avon valley wa brochure

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Northam

York

Toodyay

Goomalling

Beverley

New Norcia

PERTH

Chittering

Bindoon

CalingriWannamal

Bolgart

BEVERLEY CHITTERING GOOMALLING NEW NORCIA NORTHAM TOODYAY VICTORIA PLAINS YORK

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W elcom e to the country charm of the A von

Valley, nestled am idst a colourful patchw ork

of green rolling hills and w inding stream s, a

leisurely drive east of Perth.

As your journey unfolds, explore the

tow ns of B everley, C hittering, G oom alling,

N ew N orcia, N ortham , Toodyay, Victoria

Plains and York, and becom e im m ersed

in the history of the region, the first inland

settlem ent in W estern A ustralia.

The Avon Valley is hom e to a w ealth of

quality accom m odation, from rom antic

rural retreats, historic hotels, cosy bed

and breakfasts, picturesque country

inns, or shady caravan parks. W hatever

your choice, discover a special holiday

experience in the Avon Valley.

Tantalise the taste buds and experience the

fine food and w ine grow n and produced

in the Avon Valley, as you relax and enjoy

w arm country hospitality and cuisine at one

of the m any cafs and restaurants. A visit

to one of the local w ineries, each renow ned

for its ow n unique qualities and charism a,

w ill com plete your dining experience.

Experience the rom ance of a hot airballoon ride, or the thrill of skydiving and

gliding. For the less adventurous, explore

the scenic countryside on horseback,

test your skill at the archery park, and get

the adrenaline pum ping w ith a paint ball

session. Indulge the senses at one of the

Valleys rom antic rural retreats and pam per

yourself w ith a m assage or other rem edial

treatm ents.

B ecom e im m ersed in the history of our

forefathers as you encounter the lovingly

restored historic buildings. For the history

buffs a visit to one of the m any m useum s

is a m ust, each having a tale to tell of our

pioneering heritage.

Tow ns w ithin the Avon Valley host a m yriad

of events and festivals from C ountry

M usic and Festivals, H arvest Festivals

to Vintage C ar R aces, Antique Fairs and

Flow er Show s, Food Festivals and C ountry

M arkets, there is som ething to suit all

tastes.

W hether you are tem pted by an adventure

holiday, a rom antic w eekend, a journey

back in tim e or a fam ily vacation, discover a

new holiday experience in the A von Valley,

a great place to visit a short drive east of

Perth, W As best kept secret.

CONTENTS

Welcome Beverley 6 - 9Chittering 10 - 13

Goomalling 14 - 17

New Norcia 18 - 19

Avon Valley Map 20 - 21

Northam 22 - 27

Toodyay 28 - 33

Victoria Plains 34 - 37

York 38 - 43


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TOURIST

INFORMATIONw ebsite: w w w .avonvalleyw a.com .au

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For further details on Events & Festivals contact the friendly staff at an Avon Valley Visitor Centre.

BEVERLEY TOURIST BUREAU

139 Vincent Street, B EV ER LEY W A 6304Phone: [08] 9646 1555

Em ail: beverleyw a@ w estnet.com .au

W ebsite: w w w .beverleyw a.com

O pen: 7 days a w eek from 9am to 4pm

NORTHAM VISITOR CENTRE

2 G rey Street N O R TH AM W A 6401Phone: [08] 9622 2100 Fax (08) 9622 5490

Em ail: tourist@ northam .w a.gov.au

W ebsite: w w w .visitnortham w a.net.au

O pen: 9-4pm 7 days a w eek

(except m ajor public holidays)

CHITTERING VISITOR CENTRE

6180 G reat N orthern H w y, B IN D O O N W A 6502

Phone: [08] 9576 1100

Em ail: bindinfo@ iinet.net.au

W ebsite: w w w .chittering.travel

O pen: M onday to Friday 9am to 5pm ,

W eekends 9am to 1pm

TOODYAY VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

TO O D YAY, W A 6566

Phone: [08] 9574 2435 Fax: [08] 9574 2431

Em ail: visitorscentre@ toodyay.w a.gov.au

W ebsite: w w w .toodyay.com

O pen: 9am to 4pm 7 days a w eek

GOOMALLING VISITOR

INFORMATION CENTRE

G oom alling C aravan P ark

Throssell Street, G O O M ALLIN G W A 6460

Phone: [08] 9629 1183 Fax: [08] 9629 1951

Em ail: caravanpark@ goom alling.w a.gov.au

W ebsite: w w w .visitgoom alling.com .au

O pen: 7 days a w eek from 9am to 5pm

VICTORIA PLAINS VISITOR INFORMATION

SERVICE

Shire of Victoria Plains Adm inistration O ffice

28 C avell Street, C alingiri W A 6569

Ph: [08] 9628 7004 Fax: [08] 9628 7008

Em ail: reception@ victoriaplains.w a.gov.au

NEW NORCIA VISITOR CENTRE

G reat N orthern H ighw ay

NEW NO RC IA W A 6509

Phone: [08] 9654 8056 Fax: [08] 9654 8124

Em ail: info@ new norcia.w a.edu.au

W ebsite: w w w .new norcia.w a.edu.au

O pen D aily: N ovem ber July 10am to 4.30pm

August O ctober 9.30am to 5pm

C losed C hristm as D ay and B oxing D ay

YORK INFORMATION SERVICES

81 Avon Terrace, YO R K W A 6302

Phone: [08] 9641 1301

Em ail: info@ york.w a.gov.au

W ebsite: w w w .york.w a.gov.au

O pen: O pen M onday Friday 10am to 4pm

Saturday & Sunday 9.30am to 3.30pm (closed lunch)

C losed: C hristm as Day, B oxing D ay, N ew Years D ay

and G ood Friday


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J ANUARY

FEBRUARY PLATFO R M TH EATRE C O N C ERT .......................................................B EVER LEY

C O N C ER TS IN TH E PARK ..................................................................N O R TH AM

MARCH PLATFO R M TH EATRE O PERA ............................................................B EVER LEY

AVO N VALLEY V IN TAG E FESTIVAL ....................................................N O R TH AM

C O N C ER TS IN TH E PARK ..................................................................N O R TH AM

APRIL FLYIN G 50S .......................................................................................N O R TH AM

LIO N S G IAN T AU C TIO N ........................................................................TO O D YAY

YO RK PH O TO G RAPH IC AW AR D S .............................................................YO R K

BEVERLEY AR T EXH IB ITIO N /SH O W ..................................................B EVER LEY

STATIO N PLATFO RM M ARKETS .........................................................B EVER LEY

AN ZAC D AY P O ST W AR BALL TIC KETS .....................................G O O M ALLIN G

KAYE DEVLIN AR T EXH IB ITIO N ..................................................G O O M ALLIN G

MAY M U C H EA YO U TH FESTIVAL ............................................................C H ITTERIN G

M O O N D YN E FESTIVAL .........................................................................TO O D YAY

W U N D O W IE IR O N FESTIVAL ............................................................W U N D O W IE

KAYE DEVLIN AR T EXH IB ITIO N ..................................................G O O M ALLIN G

J UNE AV O N VA LLE Y G O U R M ET FO O D & W IN E FESTIVA L ..........................NO R TH AM

G R EAT S O U TH ERN SH EEP D O G FIN ALS ..........................................B EVER LEY

J ULY

AUGUST AVO N RIVER FESTIVAL .......................................................................N O R TH AM

AVO N D ESC EN T .................................................................................N O R TH AM

IN TER N ATIO N AL FO O D FESTIVAL ........................................................TO O D YAY

AVO N D ESC EN T ...................................................................................TO O D YAY

TAR G A W EST R ALLY ............................................................................TO O D YAY

BEVERLEY AG R IC U LTU RAL S H O W ..................................................B EVER LEY

TASTE O F C H ITTERIN G ..................................................................C H ITTERIN G

SEPTEMBER CH ITTERIN G W ILDFLO W ER FESTIVA L ..............................................C H ITTERIN G

BIN D O O N VIN TA G E VEH IC LE SH O W .............................................C H ITTERIN G

N O R TH AM AG RIC U LTU RAL SH O W ..................................................N O R TH AM

N O R TH AM R AC IN G SEASO N ............................................................N O R TH AM

TAR G A W EST R ALLY ............................................................................TO O D YAY

YO RK AG RIC U LTU RAL SH O W ...................................................................YO R K

OCTOBER BIN D O O N & D ISTR IC TS AG RIC U LTU R AL SH O W ...........................C H ITTERIN GN O R TH AM R AC IN G SEASO N ............................................................N O R TH AM

TO O D YAY PIC N IC RAC ES ....................................................................TO O D YAY

TO O D YAY A G R IC U LTU RAL SH O W .......................................................TO O D YAY

VIN TAG E SPO R TS C AR C LU B W A SPRIN T ................................G O O M ALLIN G

YO R K AR T & C RAFT AW AR D S ...................................................................YO R K

NOVEMBER N O R TH AM R AC IN G SEASO N ............................................................N O R TH AM

D O G S D AY O U T ................................................................................N O R TH AM

DECEMBER XM AS STREET PAR TY ..........................................................................TO O D YAY

RO O TS & C U LTU R AL FESTIVAL .........................................................N O R TH AM

PEACE PARK M ARKETS YO RK M O NTHLY 2ND SATUR DAY

TOO DYAY M INIATUR E RAILW AY W EEKENDS FRO M EASTER THRO UG H TO NO VEM BER

NO RTHAM M ARKETS, BERN ARD PARK M O NTHLY 1ST SATUR DAY

AVON VALLEY

Events Calendar


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The W heatbelt tow n of B everley is 130

kilom etres south east of Perth on the Avon

R iver. Founded in 1838, B everley is one

of W estern A ustralias oldest settlem ents.

Today B everley is a quiet agricultural

tow n w ith a proud history. For visitors it

is a chance to experience life in a classic

country tow n. Stroll dow n the m ain street

and adm ire the variety of architectural

styles such as A rt D eco (Tow n H all, H otel

B everley & O ld Infant H ealth C entre), Pre-

Federation (C ourt H ouse & U nion B ank

building), Federation G eorgian (Police

C ottages), and the R ailw ay Station built

in the Victorian Tudor style

w hich is now an art gallery.

Beverley Aeronautical MuseumD uring the S econd W orld W ar an

airfield w as built at B everley, and to

com m em orate this undertaking, visitors

entering from the north w ill find the tow n

guarded by a D e H avilland Vam pire Jet

fighter. A second Vam pire Jet is m ounted

outside the aeronautical m useum ,

featuring rem ains of the engine of the

Flying Flea and num erous other artifacts

pertaining to flight. A large photographic

display characterizes

the earliest attem pts

of flight in W estern

Australia. The

Aeronautical M useum

also houses the

B everley Visitors

Inform ation C entre

and is opened by

volunteers seven days

a w eek betw een 9am

and 4pm . 9646 1555

Dead Finish Museum

The m useum is hom e to the B everley

H istorical Society, w ith the display featuring

early settlem ent in the region. The building

w as originally a hotel built betw een 1872

and 1876, and has pitsaw n floors w ith

handm ade nails and a shingle roof, The

M useum is open on Sundays betw een

M arch and N ovem ber or by appointm ent.

Fergusons Vintage Machinery

A w onderful collection of antique and

vintage m achinery is housed at Fergusons

Vintage M achinery. The extensive display

also includes household furniture and

appliances from yesteryear, and features

a m atch box collection and childrens

BeverleySoar through the skies above the Avon Valley


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Avondale Discovery FarmExperience the history of farm ing.Fun for all the fam ily. C heck openingtim es on 9646 1004.

GlidingSoar through the skies above the A vonValley w ith the Beverley Soaring Society.Available Friday through Sunday.

Dead Finish Museum

Experience pioneering history at its best.O pen Sundays betw een M arch andN ovem ber or by appointm ent.

Aeronautical MuseumD iscover W estern Australias Aviationhistory.

Station GalleryEnjoy exhibitions by local artists inthe beautifully restored railw ay stationbuilding.

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toys for the young to enjoy. You m ay find

yourself staying longer than planned.

Fergusons Vintage M achinery is open

w eekends or by appointm ent on 9646 1034.

Beverley Soaring Society

B everley S oaring Society gives you the

perfect opportunity to stretch your w ings

and experience silent flight 3,000 feet above

the ground. G o gliding and w itness perfect

view s of the A von Valley w hile sharing the

skies w ith local w edge-tailed eagles. Flights

are available m ost w eekends from Friday

through Sunday and bookings can be m ade

by ringing 0407 385 361

Avondale Discovery Farm

Avondale D iscovery Farm is one of

W estern Australias unique attractions and

the pride of agri-tourism in the A von Valley.

Established in the 1850s, Avondale is

now a property under the N ational Trust of

Australia (W A) banner, thus ensuring this

unique site w ill rem ain for the enjoym ent

and education of future generations.

Avondale is a w orking farm and a fine

exam ple of sustainable agriculture in

action, w ith visitors being able to enjoy aw ide range of activities. The A gricultural

M achinery M useum is a place of

education, show casing the developm ent

of m echanisation in agriculture in the

W heatbelt. It is also a great place to

have fun. There are anim als including

Avondales very ow n fam ous C lydesdale

horses w aiting to greet visitors. There

are free gas barbecues, toilets and

an adventure

playground available

all year round for

public use, m aking

Avondale a great

place for a fam ily

outing.

Throughout the year

Avondale hosts a

variety of special

events, including

the annual H arvest

Festival in N ovem ber and the C lydesdale

and Vintage P loughing D ay in June.

O pen for group bookings by appointm ent

on 9646 1004 or for special events and

functions. For m ore inform ation follow the

B everley link from w w w.avonvalleyw a.com .au.

Beverley Tractor Pull

The B everley Tractor Pull is held in February,

M arch, April, O ctober, D ecem ber at the

old Race C ourse and is run by the Perth

Tractor Pull Association. The venue features

a large under cover grandstand w ith plenty

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of standing room trackside, w ith food and

drink available on site.

The event features V8 pow ered m ini

and m odified tractors vying for honors

by pulling a w eighted sled dow n a 100

m etre dirt track, som e in excess of 2,000

supercharged horsepow er.

B etw een the tractor pull events, junior and

senior D irt D rags are held, ranging in age

from a 4 year old on a P eeW ee to dads on

hom e-m ade G o-karts, m odified bikes and

Q uads of all types. C om e along and enjoy

an action packed fun filled fam ily day at

the B everley Tractor Pull. For further details

and inform ation contact the Perth Tractor

Pull Association.

Beverley & Districts Motor Cycle Club

B everley is the m otocross hub of the Avon

Valley and G o M oto is a fantastic w ay

for new com ers to the sport to becom e

involved. C om e and enjoy the thrill atop

your bike on an exciting course in a safe

environm ent, w ith no expectations or

pressure. N ew m em bers are w elcom e and

for further details and inform ation contact

0419 888 427.

Beverley Station Gallery & Platform

Theatre

The cultural hub of B everley has recently

been expanded to include a m ajestic

outdoor theatre w hich adjoins the railw ay

staion platform . The theatre w as officially

opened in m agnificent style in M arch 2011

w ith a gala event, includ ing the 20 piece

M etro B ig B and. The region is looking

forw ard to another sum m er season of

perform ances, including m ovies, m usic,

dance and dram a.

The B everley Station Arts hosts an

Artist in R esidence Program w ith regular

w orkshops and exhibitions run by the

visiting artisits.

A concert has been planned in N ovem ber

to coincide w ith the B everley H arvest

Festival and a fam ily C hristm as concert.

At Easter, B everley com es alive w ith the

Annual Easter Art Exhibition held at the

Tow n H all and the Platform M arkets at the

Station.

For m ore inform ation on events and

bookings follow the B everley link from

w w w .avonvalleyw a.com .au.

Staying & Dining

W ith tw o bed and breakfasts, tw o

traditional country hotels and a popular

and conveniently located caravan park,

B everley offers the perfect place to

explore the A von w ithout the hustle

and bustle of our northern neighbours.

B oth hotels offer a-la-carte and counter

m eals. Alternatively grab a quick bite

and delicious coffee from either of the tw o

caf s or the bakery. O utdoor enthusiasts

can enjoy a fam ily picnic on the banks of

the Avon R iver or view the Yenyenning

Lakes system from C ounty Peak.

C om e and experience B everley theres

som ething for everyone.

HOTEL BEVERLEY

Phone: 9646 1190

Em ail: hotelbeverley@ gm ail.com

w w w .hotelbeverley.com .au


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York 32kmNortham 67kmPerth 129km

Brookton 19kmNarrogin 98km

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BeverleyRefer to Page 21 for Map Legend

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Just one hours drive from Perth you w ill

discover the C hittering Valley nestled in the

northern hills of the D arling R ange.

C hittering, hom e to the tow nsites of

M uchea, B indoon and W annam al, and

localities of Low er C hittering, U pper

C hittering and M ooliabeenee, boasts

undulating hills offering sensational view s

over valleys filled w ith vineyards, orchards,

paddocks, pastures, rocky outcrops, lakes,

forest and bushland.

Seasonally the w alk and drive trails abound

w ith an am azing array of w ildflow ers.

O rchard fresh produce is available from

quaint roadside stalls and C om m unityFarm ers M arkets. C all 9576 1100 for

details.

Muchea

The Shires m ost

southern locality, M uchea

features tree lined open streets and parks,

including S andow n Park and John G lennPark. M uchea R eserve is renow ned for rare

and beautiful native flora.

Lower Chittering

C hittering R oad, part of the C hittering

Valley Tourist W ay, is hom e to B lackboy

R idge R eserve - the lookouts spectacular

view and enchanting w ildflow er lined trail

m ake the 45-m inute return w alk w ell w orth

the effort. W ineries and an expanding

com m unity Sculpture Traillink the TouristW ay to B indoon and beyond.

Bindoon

The B rockm an C entre is a com m unity

hub focused around the O ld R oads Board

B uilding w here enthusiastic volunteers lend

their tim e to both the H eritage M useum and

Arts and C rafts C entre com plete w ith G ift

Shop.

The m agnificent heritage buildings of the

B indoon C atholic A gricultural C ollege

are located to the north-east of B indoon,

alongside the im pressive Julim ar State

Forest.

The C hittering Visitor C entre, located in the

B indoon tow n site, has all the m aps and

brochures visitors need.

Wannamal

O nce the bustling business and social

centre of the district W annam al is the m ost

north-w estern locality w ithin the Shire of

C hittering. A self-guided H eritage W alk is

dedicated to the pioneer m en and w om en

w ho toiled hard to establish the farm ing

land.

Dining Out and Staying Over

W hilst in C hittering there are several

accom m odation and eatery options.

O vernight stay choices include caravan,

cam ping, chalets, farm stay and bed n

breakfast.

You can enjoy classic country pub grub at

the S cottalian, Bindoon B akehaus goodies,

the B ite C af m enu or spoil yourself at

Stringybark W inery. A lternatively drop into

one of the roadhouses, C lune P ark is perfect

for picnicking and a casual lakeside stroll.

ChitteringCome for the day you may want to stay

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Bindoon Agricultural Showis held onthe third Saturday in O ctober each year.

isfrom Thursday 11th Sunday 14thSeptem ber. Includes tours, a specim endisplay, local art exhibition, quilt show ingand car show .

Farmers Marketsare held inconjunction w ith com m unity events (eachm onth), see the Shire events calendar form ore inform ation.

Muchea Youth Festivalis held in April/M ay each year.

Taste of Chitteringis a new event that 2013. All things C hittering in one placeon one day check the S hire calendarfor m ore inform ation.

Discoverone or all of the m any andvaried trails.

Enjoy the tranquillityof the country,only an hours drive from the city.

Relax parks, reserves, and lakesm ake C hittering the perfect place topicnic.

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Things to Do

Adm ire the view from the top of

B lackboy R idge.

C all into a quaint roadside stall for

som e seasonal local produce.

D iscover local crafts and preserves at

B indoon A rts and C rafts.

Follow the trail of w ineries through the

Shire. G rab a bargain at the B indoon O p

Shop.

Im m erse yourself in W annam als

history along their w alk trail.

Pack a picnic and enjoy it alongside

Spoonbill Lake.

Play in the park C lune, John G lenn

and S ussex B end aw ait you.

Spoil yourself w ith a days drive out

into the country.

Stroll through the B indoon Tow nsite

along the H eritage W alk Trail.

Surprise som eone w ith a locally m ade

gift from the Visitor C entre.

Take tim e out on a long drive at the

R obert H indm arsh R est Area.

Talk to the locals at the B indoon

H eritage M useum .

Wineries

Seven w ineries call C hittering hom e,

B indoon E state, B riery Estate, G lenow en

Estate, Kyotm unga Estate, Stringybark,

W estern R ange and W hite D og Farm .

W ines available include, C abernet,

C hardonnay, Ferm ento, G renache, M erlot,

M uscat Liqueur, R ose, Shiraz, Verdelho,

Vintage Port and Sparkling (both red and

w hite).

Tours and Tastings

Apart from the tours, tastings and top-up s

offered at the w ineries there are several

local attractions, including Apricot Acres,

G olden G rove O rchard, and the M uchea

Tree Farm w hich is open to the public

M onday to S aturday 8.30am 5pm .

Our Heritage

C hittering has m any heritage places w here

visitors can learn about the history of the

area; buildings to view include the B indoon

C atholic Agricultural C ollege, H oly Trinity

C hurch and St B enedicts Church. The

B rockm an C entre features the O ld R oads

B oard B uilding, the B indoon H eritage

M useum and the B indoon A rts and C rafts

C entre.

Drive Trails

The C hittering Valley form s a picturesque

gatew ay to the C entral M idlands. The

Discover G olden H orizonsitineraries

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offer three intertw ined drive trails w hich

m eander through changing landscapes and

com m unities.

Getting Back to Nature

D iscover the natural environm ent that is

unique to the W heatbelt.

From Paddock to Plate

Learn about the history of the developm ent

of the region and its unique lifestyle w hile

sam pling som e fresh tasty produce.

Art and Heritage

Explore a little of the history of the region

through buildings and art.

Pick up the detailed brochure and m ap at

the C hittering Visitor C entre.

Sculpture Trail

Travelling from South to N orth you can

see...

The B irds, C hristos W inery (not

accessible, private land).

The N est, C hittering Valley R oad,

Low er Chittering.

Low er C hittering School B ell, C hittering

Road.

The Travelling M onk, cnr Julim ar and

C hittering R oads, Low er C hittering

The G rass Tree, B lackboy R idge,

C hittering R oad, Low er C hittering

The [Lake School] B ell, C hittering

R oad, Low er Chittering

W heels of Tim e, B rockm an C entre, C nr

G reat N orthern H ighw ay and Tea Tree

R oad, B indoon

Joie de Vivre, Visitor C entre, 6180

G reat N orthern H ighw ay, B indoon

W annam al School Site B ell, R obert

H indm arsh Rest Area, B indoon-M oora

R oad, W annam al.

Walk Trails

Bindoon Townsite Heritage Walk

(M id-2014) C om m unity stories are shared

along a 2km (loop) flat, footpath linked w alk

trail.

Blackboy Ridge

C hittering R oad - opposite 3232, a 1.5km

(return) w alk to a lookout w ith stunning

view s across the valley. The trailhead

features a shady picnic area and toilets.

Carty Reserve

8km south of B indoon, enter off G reat

N orthern H ighw ay, a 1.1km (loop and

return) w alk through recently revegetated

land.

Lake Needonga

Edm onds Place to C lune R oad, B indoon,

a 600m lakeside w alk... if you park at the

B akehaus you can m ake it 1200m return.

Peace Be Still

1324 C hittering Valley R oad, a num ber of

trails including the A von Valley W alk Trail

(7.1km ), Valley V iew s (9.6km ), O ut & B ack

(6.5km ).

Spoonbill Lake

O ff H art D rive, a pleasant picnic area w ith a

w ide 1.6km (return) w alkw ay along the lake.

Stonehouse Trail

C lune R oad (off G ray R oad) to Pioneer

R oad, a 4km (return) lakeside and country

w alk.

Wannamal Heritage Trail

R obert H indm arsh R est Area, B indoon-

M oora R oad. A 3.2km (loop and return)

w alk, highlighting historical sites.

So near Perth, yet so country

A rural setting in quiet location 10 kilom etres

from B indoon. B reakfast of fresh eggs and

preserves from the farm .

C entral to N ew N orcia, Toodyay and G ingin.

WOOTRA FARM BED & BREAKFAST

Your hosts, Peter and C olleen Ph: 9576 0986

Em ail: w ootrafarm bandb@ gm ail.com

W eb: w ootrafarm bedandbreakfast.com

BINDOON


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ATM (B indoon) B inda Place B n6-A 9576 0333

B ank (B indoon) B inda Place B n6-A 9576 0333

D octor (B indoon) B inda Place B n6-A 9576 1222

IG A (B indoon) B inda Place B n6-A 9576 0062

G eneral Store (B indoon) 6159 G reat N orthern H w y B n6-B 9576 1034

G eneral Store (M uchea) Lot 1 B rand H ighw ay Av1-G 9571 4010

Pharm acy (B indoon) B inda Place B n6-A 9576 1666

Police (G ingin) G ingin Av0-E 9575 5600

Post O ffice (B indoon) 6180 G reat N orthern H w y B n6-B 9576 1020

R oadhouse (B indoon) B inda Place B n6-A 9576 1168

R oadhouse (C hittering) 5066 G reat N orthen H w y Av2-F 9576 1027

Shire of C hittering 6177 G reat N orthern H w y B n6-B 9576 4600

Visitor Inform ation 6180 G reat N orthern H w y B n6-B 9576 1100

W ootra Farm B ed & B reakfast 164 W ells G lover R oad Av2-D 9576 0986

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GoomallingG reat for a holiday,

day trip or a quick

stop, G oom alling is a

hospitable and w elcom ing

sm all country tow n that offers a range

of accom m odation, great barista coffee,

good places to eat as w ell as a variety

of attractions, fun things to do, history,

shopping, art and com prehensive essential

services.

G oom alling is rich in the history that saw

Australia settled and thrive in the late

1800s and 1900s. As the Sw an River

C olony grew pastoral leases began opening

up the Avon Valley. Sheep grazing w asthe prim ary activity and as C onditional

Purchase lots w ere sold clearing of the

land saw grain grow ing flourish in this

fertile and reliable rainfall area. O ver the

years Industrialisation has im pacted on

the landscape w ith the sm aller farm labour

intensive practices replaced by autom ated

m achinery. Larger paddocks and farm s,

resulting in few er farm s and a decline in

population from the 70s to the 90s. G rain

and the storage of this prim ary industry is

a com m onality for the tow ns in the Avon

and the facilities have grow n from hands

onto high tech evident

in the diversity of

C ooperative B ulk H andling

structures found in the Valley and the w ider

W heatbelt. As you approach the tow nsite of

G oom alling the dolly tw insstand out like

a beacon, the only grain storage structure

of their kind in the S outhern H em isphere.

These iconic dom es, built in 1994, stand

alongside the A type storage popular in

the 60s. Just as diverse as these storage

facilities is the variety of grains now

grow n in the W heatbelt. C ereal crops are

interspersed w ith the vibrant gold of the

C anola and grey green foliage of the lupins.A w alk around the tow n provides a

snapshot of building styles over the

decades of European settlem ent of

Australia. From the m odern tilt up concrete

construction of the new C om m unity C entre

to the heritage listed R ailw ay Station

and Post O ffice; and just 2.5 km s out

of tow n the S later H om estead the first

settlem entbuilt in 1856. H om es, halls and

offices show the developm ent of building

construction and com m unity and fam ily

use.

Jennacubbine

A visit to Jennacubbine, located betw een

N ortham , Toodyay and G oom alling, is a

m ust. The playground area and delicious

m eals at the Jennacubbine Tavern m ake

it a very fam ily friendly destination, plus

theres a pool room , B B Q area, shaded

garden and accom m odation for those fond

of a drink or tw o. The Jenna H all, typical

of com m unity halls built in the 50s, is put

to good use by the local com m unity and

is available for hire. St Isidores C atholic

C hurch w as built in 1907 and celebrates

M ass once a m onth. The C W A building is a

quaint little building built in 1953 for 119.

Konnongorring

The G abby Q uoi Q uoi Lookout provides a

view of som e of the extensive revegetation

w ork done in the area by local farm ers,

w hich nature lovers and conservationists

w ill be sure to adm ire. Stretch your legs

on a little stroll around the sm all tow n of

K onnongorring and youll see tw o churches.

St M ichael the A rchangelRom an C atholic

C hurch built in 1929 a quaint church (w hich

is now a private residence), and C hrist

C hurch the U niting and Anglican C hurch

built in 1961. C hrist C hurch has about four

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services a year. The extensive open

grain silos reflect the im portance

of harvesting to the area. This little

rural com m unity space w ould not

be com plete w ithout a hall w hich

w as built in around 1930, just

adjacent is the public toilets for

travellers convenience. A picnic

table and chairs is set am ongst the

revegetation behind the hall and Fire

Station.

Nature

O ak P ark R eserve is one of

G oom allings m any reserves and

picnic spots. The natural and

cultural heritage of the reserve and

surrounding area is outlined on

shaded picnic table, B B Q and

toilet are w ell m aintained to ensure

your picnic is pleasurab le. O rchids

and w ildflow ers can abound in w inter and

spring tim e.

The M ortlock R iver R est Stop, 10km s w est

of G oom alling is a spectacular piece of

bushland especially in W inter/Spring. The

river level is dependent on rainfall and can

provide a haven for w aterbirds. The rocky

riverbed is picturesque dry but provides

stunning shots w hen the w ater trickles or

floods over the rocks. The R est Stop has

a long drop toilet and 24 hour cam ping is

allow ed. Insect repellent recom m ended.

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Stunning seasons

If you enjoy gorgeous scenery you w illdelight in G oom allings changing seasons.

The patterned paddocks during seeding

tim e (April July) m ake a pretty patchw ork

bordered by native vegetation reserves

and country roads. The lush green vistas

of w inter are highlighted w ith bursts of

w ildflow ers from July till Septem ber. Just

before harvest the landscape is a rich

tapestry of colour bold yellow canola

alongside striking green pastures and

crops, the jew el-like colours contrasting

w ith the blue sky on the w ide horizon.

After harvest, the sum m er m onths bring

G oom alling an array of gold, ochre, red and

russet.

Dining

G o C af boasts the best coffee in theW heatbelt, so call in for their all day

breakfast, a leisurely lunch or m ake a

booking for dinner. The range of healthy

and traditional takeaw ays at D Js or B P

R oadhouse w ill have your m outh w atering

in the tim e it takes to fuel up your tank.

Jennacubbine Tavern End of the Road

Steak Housepride them selves on cooking

your steak just the w ay you like it. After a

hard day exploring, call into G oom alling

Tavern for an icy cold beer and a selection

from their m enu board. From M arch till

N ovem ber, light lunches and D evonshire

teas are served at Slater H om estead on

w eekends and at the quaint G oom alling

R ailw ay S tation on M ondays.

Staying

Accom m od ation is just as diverse w itha fully self-contained farm cottage at

C hitibin H eights G etaw ay in Jennacubbine,

boutique bed and breakfast M ystique

M aison in tow n, pub stay at the G oom alling

Tavern, units at Jennacubbine Tavern, and

even a chance to relive the pioneering days

and sleep at historic S later H om estead.

G oom alling is proud to say that the m odern

units and other facilities at the G oom alling

C aravan Park are regarded by m any

travellers as the best theyve experienced

in rural Australia. The G oom alling C aravan

Park is set am ongst York and Salm on

G um bushland w ithin w alking distance of

the shops. G et together w ith caravanning

friends at the m odern cam p kitchen

and, during the sum m er m onths, take

advantage of the parks proxim ity to the

G oom alling S w im m ing P ool.

Fun and shopping

The tow n has fantastic recreational facilities

and visitors are w elcom e to join the locals

for a gam e of tennis, golf, bow ls, and for

the m ore adventurous try their hand at

go-karts or drop into the M ens shed on

W ednesday m ornings for a cuppa and

a chat. The sw im m ing pool is a great

place to cool off and catch up w ith locals.

Shopaholics w ont be disappointed either:

hom ew ares, furniture, ladies apparel and

craft enthusiasts w ill enjoy w hiling aw aythe hours in W hispers on the Terrace and

R egal and R ustic.

16 GOOMALLING

GOOMALLING HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Step back in tim e and rem inisce about

school days past in this one teacher school

room . The society also has m em orabilia from

fam ilies from the area.

View ing by appointm ent.

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Admire the Blood Red Spider Orchid,just one of the m any native orchids Septem ber.

Soak up the historyat SlaterH om estead (est. 1856), explore thegrounds and buildings, enjoy a lightlunch or D evonshire tea, or sleep over ina double or queen bedroom . B e am azedat the superb w ildlife photography of theAustralian C reatures G allery.

Stroll the Oak Park Walk Trail, great w inter and spring!

Take time out from your travelsandstay an extra few nights at G oom allingC aravan Park

Bring your dancing shoesand dancethe night aw ay at the 1920s them edPost W ar Ball on A nzac D ay.

GOOMALLING

Art and craft

Sculptures, m osaics, m urals and otherpublic artw orks are scattered around

G oom alling for you to enjoy. Projects m ade

by the com m unity w ith international and

locally born artists include the C rystal

Serpent Sculpture at O ak P ark and

the W heatbelt W ander W all on R ailw ay

Terrace. Local artist Katie C hester breathes

life into old m etal and farm m achinery

parts to create quirky sculptures. Textile

connoisseurs can brow se through R egal

and R ustic and enrol in a textile class.

M usic lovers m ay be lucky to hear Adam

H arris play his harp. If you w ant an

exclusive fam ily heirloom a visit to Floating

Edge D esign in G oom alling is a m ust. Each

unique table is crafted from a sustainab ly

sourced single slab or burl of Jarrah, M arri,

K arri or B lackbutt and is an investm ent that

w ill increase in value over the years and be

treasured and enjoyed by generations to

com e.

Slater Homestead

B uilt in 1856, this picturesque and historicstone and m ud brick d w elling w as the first

developm ent in G oom alling and displays

the resourcefulness of W A pioneers.

Today the H om estead offers the sam e

quality hospitality to travellers and

residents. The H om estead precinct

is a com m unity space but also offers

accom m od ation and light refreshm ents.

The site is ow ned by the local governm ent

and co-m anaged by the Slater H om estead

G roup. The S chool R oom is hom e to the

Australian C reatures G allery an am azing

w ildlife exhibition of photography by Janine

G uenther. Artists are also encouraged to

use the barn function space for their next

exhibition. Talented Toodyay artist Kaye

D evlin is exhibiting her w orks from m id-April

to m id-M ay.

Museum

The O ne Teacher School M useum near

the caravan park, is open by appointm ent.

The school room and school m asters

residence have been tastefully restored

to reflect the 1950s era. A collection of

photos and inform ation about G oom alling

fam ilies com pletes the m useum .

Visit Goomalling

W hether you w ant to get back to nature,

experience days gone by or sim ply relax,

G oom alling is a great getaw ay. Find

outm ore at w w w .visitgoom alling.com .au or

contact the Shire of G oom alling on 9629

1101 or goshire@ goom alling.w a.gov.au.

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N ew N orcia, Australias only m onastic

drive northeast of Perth.

Founded by Spanish Benedictine m onk,

D om R osendo Salvado in 1847, the tow n

has 69 Spanish influenced buildings, 27

of w hich are listed by the N ational Trust

because of their significant heritage value.

The tow n offers a range of services for

visitors including a G uesthouse, H otel,

R oadhouse, Post O ffice, Education

C entre and M useum & Art G allery.

Camping fac ilities are available for

caravans and tents.

The best w ay to discover all that this

unique tow n offers is to take a w alking

tow n tour w ith one of our experienced

guides. Visitors have the opportunity to

go behind closed doors and hear the

w hich houses a rare M oser organ built

in G erm any and im ported to Australia in

the 1920s; the old Flour M ill, dating backto 1879; and the beautiful chapels in St

Ildep honsusand St G ertrudes C olleges.

You w ill also have the opportunity to w alk

to the m onastery, w hich is located on the

site of the original 1847 m ission b uilding

and is still hom e to the m onks, w ho live asim ple com m unal life of prayer and w ork.

N ew N orcia is open every day of the

year, w ith the exception of C hristm as D ay

and B oxing D ay. Tours start at 11.00am

and 1.30pm daily and tickets can be

purchased from the N ew N orcia M useum

& Art G allery w here the tours start.

C om bined tickets for a tour and entry

into the M useum & Art G allery are also

available.

If you have tim e to stay overnight, w hy

not enjoy the hospitality of the M onastery

G uesthouse and benefit from the

sanctuary of this quiet retreat. To fully

experience the peace, quiet and prayer,

you can participate in the daily celebration

of M ass and join the m onks for their

seven daily prayers. Spiritual direction is

available on request.

Accom m odation and m eals are also

available at the historic N ew N orcia

H otel w hich has been w elcom ing guests

since it w as opened as a H ostel by

the B enedictine m onks in 1927. Still

ow ned by the m onks, it follow s the true

B enedictine tradition of hospitality.

In addition to the H otel, the N ew N orcia

R oadhouse offers m eals and refreshm ents

as w ell as fuel.

Your tim e in N ew N orcia w ould not be

com plete w ithout a visit to the M useum

NewNorciaAustralias only monastic town

18 NEW NORCIA

The N ew N orcia H otel has been w elcom -

ing guests since it opened in 1927. The

classically styled colum ns, pressed m etal

ceilings, terrazzo tiles and Latin w ord Salve

w elcom e - on the threshold, tell you this is

no ordinary country pub. Still ow ned by the

m onks, the H otel is a practical expression of

their tradition of hospitality.

Ph: 9654 8034

E: hotel@ new norcia.w a.edu.au

W : w w w .new norcia.w a.edu.au

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& Art G allery. H ere paintings by S panish

and Italian m asters and gifts from the

Q ueen of Spain are on display, as w ell as

a fascinating array of artefacts. The gift

shop provides an opportunity to purchase

an assortm ent of locally sourced produce

including our renow ned N ew N orcia O live

O il, N ew N orcia Abbey Ale, N ew N orcia

W ines and Ports, N ew N orcia B akeries

goods and an assortm ent of hom e-m ade

preserves and honey. It also features a

range of religious item s and souvenirs,

natural cosm etics, toiletries, w ool prod-

ucts, art, books and m usic.

If you prefer the self-guided option, you

can follow the N ew N orcia H eritage

Trail. This consists of tw o parts - a tw o

kilom etre w alk through N ew N orcia and a

1.7 kilom etre river w alk. W e suggest you

allow three hours to explore both of these

self-guided trails.

All m oney spent during your visit to N ew

N orcia w ill support the m onks preserve

Australias only m onastic tow n.

For m ore inform ation follow the N ew N orcia

link from w w w .avo nvalleyw a.co m .au

A town tour is the best way to exploreNew Norcia- you w ont believe w hatbeauty lies behind locked doors (11am &1.30pm daily, closed C hristm as D ay).

Saturday Talk in the Parlorfor ataste of m onastic hospitality and theopportunity to ask questions(4.30pm Saturdays).

Lose yourself for an hour in theMuseum & Art Galleryw hereEuropean religious art hangs alongsidecontem porary Australian religious art

(9-4.30pm daily, closed C hristm as D ay).

Experience a 1,500 year-old traditionand join our m onks in their private chapel

Stroll to the grand New Norcia Hoteland linger over a glass of Australiasprem ier Abbey Ale or New N orcia A bbeyw ine.

Browse the delightful range ofproducts in the G ift Shop.

Experience one of our monthlyretreats in the G uesthouse and enjoysom e tim e apartto renew and regain

a sense of balance.

ExperienceNEW NORCIA

NEW NORCIA 19

NewNorcia

N ew N orcia H otel G reat N orthern H w y 9654 8034

N ew N orcia G uesthouse 9654 8002

H oly Trinity Abbey C hurch G reat N orthern H w y 9654 8018

N ew N orcia M useum & Art G allery G reat N orthern H w y 9654 8056

N ew N orcia Roadhouse G reat N orthern H w y 9654 8020

Friends of N ew N orcia 9654 8018

N ew Norcia G roup Accom m odation & Education C entre G reat N orthern H w y 9654 8107


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N ortham is situated in the heart of the

Avon Valley and is the gatew ay to the

W heatbelt of W estern A ustralia. Located

less than 100 kilom etres from Perth, the

tow nship is the perfect base from w hich

to explore the Avon Valley and beyond.

W hether for a day trip, relaxed w eekend

getaw ay or extended stay, N ortham offers

som ething for everyone and hosts m any

special events throughout the year. The

N ortham Visitor Centre can provide you

w ith the m ost recent inform ation on w here

to stay and w hat to do in the region.

The Avon R iver flow s through the tow n and

has an abundance of bird life, including

the unique w hite sw an. S panning the

river next to the Visitor C entre is the

pedestrian suspension bridge, w hich is

the longest of its kind in Australia. This is

the perfect location from w hich to adm ire

the m agnificent Avon R iver, m ade w orld

fam ous by the annual Avon D escent, a

133km w hite w ater race for paddle and

m otor craft.

Aboriginal Heritage

W e acknow ledge the people of the

B allardong tribe, w ho are part of the

N yungar race and have inhabited this area

since long before E urop ean settlem ent.

The A von R iver (G ulgulga B ilya) has

retained its cultural significance to the

traditional N yungar people of N ortham and

there are num erous Aboriginal heritage

sites along its banks. The D orntj Koorliny

(N yungar for w alking together) w alking

trail follow s the river banks and offers an

insight into som e of this history. M ore

inform ation is available at the Visitor

C entre.

Historic Buildings

European settlers started to take up

holdings in the area in the early 1830s,

w hen surveyor Ensign D ale noted

the fertility of the land, particularly in

com parison to the sandy plains of the

settlem ents around P erth.

The tow n of N ortham w as gazetted in

1836 and, in W estern Australia, is second

only to Frem antle for the num ber of

heritage listed buildings.

The W est N ortham R ailw ay Station w asbuilt shortly after the E astern G oldfields

R ailw ay reached N ortham in O ctober 1886.

D uring the w ar years m any servicem en

passed through the stations doors on their

w ay to the N ortham Arm y Training C am p,

w hich is still in use tod ay. The R ailw ay

Station H eritage P recinct & M useum is

open to the public daily and houses a

range of displays depicting N ortham s

diverse cultural and environm ental heritage.

M orby C ottage, situated on the picturesque

Katrine heritage drive, w as built by John

M orrell in 1836 and w as the first European

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settlers house in the region. The cottage

is open to the public on S undays betw een

10.30 and 4.00 pm .

C all into the N ortham Visitor C entre for

m aps, brochures and inform ation about

N ortham s built heritage or do a Tour to

find out m ore.

Parks and Picnic Areas

N ortham and its surrounds has an

abundance of parks and nature reservesideal for connecting w ith nature or enjoying

a picnic w ith fam ily and friends. There

are B B Q s and sheltered picnic tables in

B ernard and Apex Park, w ith expanses

of law n and playground for the childrens

enjoym ent. O ther reserves provide you

w ith the chance to view the regions unique

flora and fauna, w ith spring being the best

tim e to view w ildflow ers. D ont m iss the

opportunity to take in the beautiful vistas

from the M t O m m anney Lookout, situated

just outside the N ortham tow nsite.

Arts & Culture

The Avon Valley A rts Societys art gallery

is located w ithin the N ortham Visitor

C entre and exhibits artw ork for sale by

the regions renow ned artists. The A von

Valley A rts S ociety can be contacted by

em ail avas1@ w n.com .au for m em bership,

exhibitions and event details.

The Visitor C entre also hosts the Sense of

Place M igrant Exhibition, w hich recounts

the history and personal stories of the

m igrants w ho w ere relocated to N ortham

after W W 2. There are also displays

show ing the S w an R iver C atchm ent,

land care practices, and genealogical

inform ation on the local Aboriginal fam ilies

w ho inhabited the area before W hite

Settlem ent

M ore cultural displays are exhibited at the

O ld R ailw ay Station M useum H eritage

Precinct open Thursday to Sunday for a

sm all fee.

Tracks and Trails

The Kep Track(G ep is N yungar for w ater)

is a m ulti-use track that stretches som e

70 kilom etres from N ortham to M undaring.

This trail is suitable for w alking, cycling and

horse riding. The Track m ainly follow s a rail

reserve w ith low gradient and com pacted

gravel surface. W ith plenty of access and

parking areas along the route, there are

options for short w alks and bush outings

or you can take the train to N ortham to

com plete the entire trail w ith overnight

stops. The track is w ell m arked w ith

interesting interpretation signs along the

route and is spectacular in its array of

vegetation and w ildflow ers, including areas

of w etlands. The Visitor C entre also has

Avon Valley E nvironm ental Society and

Aboriginal cultural and historical inform ation

on display. C ontact the Visitor C entre for a

brochure or visit w w w .keptrack.com .au

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View green and gold from a hot air balloon ride

from April through to N ovem ber.

Ride the 72 km s of the K ep Track onhorse or M ountain B ike from N ortham to

M undaring.

Walkthe D orntj Koorliny Track along w ithbanks of the A von River from B urlong P ool

fauna . W alk up M t O m m anney and view

the Tow nship from the S um m it.

Immerseyourself in the H istory of the Arm yand M igrant C am ps and the R ail display at

the R ailw ay H eritage Precinct open daily.

Joinin the excitem ent of the Avon R iverFestival w ith Float Parade, sideshow alley

and Firew orks on the eve of the fam ous

w hite w ater race the A von D escent.

Browsethe local Art G allery run by AvonValley Arts S ociety at the N ortham Visitor

C entre. Collect inform ation on other

G alleries in the region.

Callat the Visitor Centre for a gift for fam ilyand friends or to book a G uided Tour to

learn m ore on N ortham s heritage.

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The Mt Ommanney Walking Tracksoffer

spectacular view s from every aspect, but

are generally suitable for people w ith a

reasonable level of fitness, as the terrain

can be rocky and steep. The clim b from

the b ase of the M ount is 1km w ith an

8 degree rise, and there are other track

options available. It is possible to drive to

the top of M t O m m anney if the w alk proves

too challenging.

The Dorntj Koorliny Trackfollow s the

banks of the Avon R iver and is in total som e

18km in length. The track, nam ed after

the Aboriginal term for w alking together,

incorporates significant Aboriginal H eritage

listed sites w ith inform ation provided en

route. B urlong P ool is one such site and

is believed to be the hom e of the W argal

[serpent]. The w alk to the pool w ill enable

you to truly experience all that the river

has to offer, and there are picnic facilities

at Burlong Park, w hich is also accessible

by vehicle. For those less energetic or

constrained by tim e, undertaking only the

around the bridgescom ponent of the

track, w hich is sealed, is w ell w orthw hile.

The Clackline Walking Trailscom m ence

from the C lackline tow nship som e

20km w est of N ortham on the G reat

Eastern H ighw ay, and range in length

from 1km to 8km s. The trails feature a

range of attractions, including historic

rail bridge, historic sites and w ildflow ers.

C all into C lackline Valley O lives (open by

appointm ent) or Avon B rook W ines for w ine

tastings w ith a cheese platter w hilst you are

in the area.

Events and Activities

A hot air balloon flight over the Avon

Valley w ill prove to be one of lifes

ultim ate experiences. B etw een the

m onths of April and N ovem ber W indw ard

B alloon Adventures w ill take you on an

unforgettable journey departing at daw n

to rise over the valleys rivers and rolling

fields of w heat and canola, follow ed by a

delicious cham pagne breakfast.

For racing enthusiasts, N ortham offers

the trifecta of horse racing, pacing and

greyhounds. The horse racing season

runs from April to N ovem ber, and the

Lad ies D ay and N ortham C up are highlights

of the season celeb rated in style w ith

food and fashion. C ontact the N orthamVisitor Centre for m ore inform ation on race

schedules.

O ther special events occur throughout the

year, including concerts and m ovies in the

Park during the sum m er m onths, the A von

Valley G ourm et Food and W ine Festival as

w ell as the Avon Valley Vintage Festival, the

Flying 50, W undow ie Iron Festival and C ar

Show s.

N ortham off course is the starting pointfor the infam ous Avon D escent, a gruelling

133km w hite w ater race that challenges

pow er and paddle craft alike. The event,

w hich occurs annually over the first

w eekend in A ugust, com m ences w ith the

spectacular Avon R iver Festival on Friday

evening; a celeb ration w ith float parade,

live entertainm ent and m usic, activities for

the w hole fam ily and spectacular firew orks

over the river. Then enjoy the start of the

race from the banks of the river at B ernard

Park early on Saturday m orning a truly

m agnificent sight to behold is the hundreds

of com petitors gathered on the river to start

the challenge of a lifetim e.

The A von R iver is ideal for paddlers of all

abilities. The tow n pool is large and flat

w ith w ater all year round, w hilst longer

trips w ill be reliant on seasonal rainfall.

The paddle to B urlong P ool can be done

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experienced kayakers, there are m orechallenging experiences to be had both up

and dow n stream .

Getting to Northam

B y car, N ortham is a leisurely 90 m inute

drive from Perth along the G reat Eastern

H ighw ay, travelling through forest and rolling

farm land. A irport transfers, taxi services

and car hire is available in N ortham .

Train services are available from Perth and

M idland, w ith the option of booking on theProspector or the AvonLink, w ith a range

of schedules and services availab le. For

tim etables and bookings, contact TransW A

on 1300 66 22 05 or visit

w w w .transw a.w a.gov.au

Food and Wine

N ortham offers a variety of dining

experiences, w ith a range of cafes, fast

food and five country hotels serving m eals.

C ontact the Visitor C entre for advice foryour dining or catering needs.

Accommodation El Caballo Mo telis situated half an

hour from N ortham on the road to

Perth and also offers an in-house

restaurant, pool and golf facilities in a

relaxed setting.

Kelinda Houseis a 3 bedroom fully

furnished house on the banks of the

Avon R iver w ithin w alking distance

to N ortham tow nsite am enities and

services.

Northam Caravan Park offers one

or tw o bedroom self-contained

cabins w ith ensuite in a lovely rural

setting close to the fam ous N ortham

R acecourse.

Riverside Hotel form erly the

Avon B ridge has undergone a

fransform ation so call in for coffee, a

m eal or accom m odation. O pen 7

days a w eek from breakfast through

to dinner.

Talleringa Bed and Breakfastissituated betw een G idgegannup and

Toodyay on ten peaceful acres of

natural bush.

Northam Visitor Centre

To m ake the m ost of your trip to N ortham ,

m ake the V isitor C entre your first point of

call. Situated on the corner of G rey Street

and M inson along the banks of the A von

R iver, the C entre staff w ill provide you w ith

friendly advise, as w ell as free m aps and

directions for travellers. For those w ho

have been on the road for som e tim e,

show ers are available.

As w ell as an abundance of inform ation

on activities, attractions, dining and

accom m odation options, the C entre has a

w ide range of publications, local products

and souvenirs for sale. The C entre also

hosts an art gallery, m igrant and cultural

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Avonbrook W ines 7 B enrua R d, C lackline Av7-I 9574 1276

El C aballo R esort 3349 G t Eastern H w y, W ooroloo Av5-J 9622 5811

Kelinda H ouse 8 B room e Tce N m 7-D 9446 4312

N ortham C aravan Park 150 Yilgarn Ave Av9-H 9622 1620

N ortham Race C lub 175 Yilgarn Ave Av9-H 9622 7756

N ortham Recreation C entre P eel Terrace/Yilgarn Ave N m 10-F 9622 5133

N ortham Visitor C entre 2 G rey St N m 7-E 9622 2100

R iverside H otel 322 Fitzgerald Street N m 5 E 9622 1023

Shire of N ortham Fitzgerald St N m 4-F 9622 6100

W indw ard Balloon Adventures N ortham Airfield, W ithers St N m 11-A 9621 2000


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AVONBROOK WINES

Business Award Winner - Tourism 2008

cheese boards or relax w ith coffee and

cake.

featuring cultural gifts, books, crystals and

C Ds from around the w orld.

Am erican crafts and gifts

O pen 10am - 5pm Ph: 9574 1276

Thursday to Sund ay and Public H olidays

245 Benrua R oad C lackline W A 6564

THE AVO NS O W N BO UTIQ UE W INER Y

NORTHAM CARAVAN PARK

The N ortham C aravan P ark located close

to the R ace C ourse & hot air ballooning,

w elcom es you w ith friendly service and a

com fortable stay.

Tw o bedroom C abins feature cooking facilities,

linen and RC air-conditioning. C aravan and

Tent Sites close to am enities together w ithC am pers Kitchen. D ogs on leash w elcom e

Ph: 9622 1620

150 Yilgarn Ave, N ortham W A 6401

Em ail: northam caravanpark@ bigpond.com

EL CABALLO RESORT

El C aballo R esort offers the perfect overnight stay

or w eekend getaw ay. N estled in the P erth H ills, only

30 m inutes from the Airports, El C aballo is a great

escape from the C BD , perfect for your next function.

W ithin the resort youll find everything you need

including restaurant & cocktail bar, pool, spa, gym &

sauna. C all us for m ore d etails.

El C aballo R esort P h: (08) 9573 3777

3349 G reat Eastern H ighw ay, W ooroloo

resort@ eclv.com .au w w w .elcaballo.com .au

Catch the StyleGlamour and Spirit

in the Avonof RacingRacing April to November Annually

www.northamraceclub.comPh 96227765


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O nly an hours drive from

Perth, Toodyay straddles the

Avon R iver surrounded by a scenic

agricultural and bush setting. W ithin the

tow nsite enjoy the am bience of this historictow n or drive through the countryside or

perhaps take a w alk through one of the

parks or nature reserves.

In 1831 Ensign D ale founded the original

tow nsite on the banks of the Avon R iver,

the settlers hopes, this site w as subject

this settlem ent w as m oved to the current

tow nsite and nam ed N ew castleafter

Lord Lincoln, D uke of N ew castle. The new

location had its ow n problem s, at least as

far as the postal system w as concerned,

w ith m ail arriving in N ew castle in N ew South

W ales, so in 1911 the nam e Toodyay w as

adopted for the current tow nship. The

nam e Toodyayis believed to have been

derived from the Aboriginal w ord Duidgee

m eaning place of plenty.

in 1980 and takes pride in its heritage ,

w inning several aw ards.

Its m ain street displays

Som e of these buildings retain their originaluse, w hile others house art galleries, quaint

shops, cafes and antique stores .

Toodyay also celeb rates its natural

environm ent w ith D uidgee Park nestled on

the banks of the Avon R iver offering m any

of the features such as B B Q s, playgrounds

and skate park that m ake for a w onderful

fam ily outing, w hile also giving visitors easy

access to the river. The Toodyay M iniature

of the m onth from Easter through to

N ovem ber, as w ell as W ednesdays during

school holidays. Passengers can ride

the train on its w ind ing course along the

banks of the Avon R iver and surrounding

countryside.

R elax and brow se the local shops, have

a coffee or enjoy a drink on the verandah

of a country pub. Perhaps you w ould like

to pick up an original piece from one of

our local artisans, am ble through countrygardens, or visit our w ineries and olive

groves. For the young and young at heart

there is an archery park , w hile nearby is the

oldest em u farm in Australia, w hich adds a

unique w ildlife experience. For those w ho

just w ant to com m une w ith nature the Avon

Valley N ational Park and the m any other

conservation parks and nature reserves

offer the chance to see a diverse range of

W hether you are looking for dinner beside a

outdoor bite to eat on the verandah w hen

the w eather is w arm er, Toodyay offers you a

range of culinary experiences.

Toodyay Visitors Centre

The Visitors C entre is located behind

C onnors M ill in Piesse St. Friendly,

enthusiastic local staff provide tourism

inform ation and assist in accom m odation

bookings. The C entre also offers a w ide

selection of souvenirs, local produce,

Toodyay

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books, m aps and brochures. O pen seven

one of W estern Australias oldest tow ns.

Accommodation

The Toodyay region has an incredible variety

of accom m od ation designed to m eet all

budgets. Stay in tow n in one of our heritage

listed hotels or adjoining m otels, hide aw ay

in a tranquil self-contained chalet or relax

and enjoy Toodyay hospitality in one of our

quality B & Bs. If you are looking for a shady

caravan park then go no further, choose

betw een a delightful river setting or a quiet

birdlife and native anim als. O n-site chalets

and vans are also available. For the m ore

adventurous w hy not try glam ping. Eco

friendly, spa and luxury retreats round off our

diverse range of accom m odation options.

Moondyne J oe

Toodyays identity has been shaped by

the escapades of Joseph B olitho Johns,

know n as M oondyne Joe,a convict w ho

becam e a notorious bushranger and escape

artist. Transported to Australia in 1853 as

a convict, Johns lived in the w ild hills of

Toodyay in an area know n as M oondyne

Springs.Arrested for stealing a horse in

1861, M oondyne Joe escaped from the

C onvict D epot lock-up. Joe becam e abushranger, holding up a store in Toodyay

and spending years on the run from the

for Joe, including a sensational breakout

from Frem antle P rison.

Today the tow n holds the annual M oondyne

Festival w hich includes a re-enactm ent of

his escape.

Newcastle Gaol Museum

The N ew castle G aol w as built in the 1862

using convict labour and has recently

undergone extensive restoration and

renovation. N ew castle G aol presentsToodyays history throughout the cells and

living quarters of the 19th century prison

and police stables. In 1861, W estern

Australias best know n bushranger,

M oondyne Joe w as im prisoned for stealing

a horse. H e escaped from the N ew castle

convict depot lockup, resulting in the

construction of the G aol you see today. The

m useum provides an intim ate glim pse into

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Toodyay Miniature RailW inding along the banks of the river andsurrounding countryside from Easter toN ovem ber on the 1st and 3rd Sundayand W ednesday during school holidays.

brochure from the Toodyay Visitors of Spring on a leisurely w alk or drive

through the country side.

Moondyne FestivalJoin the festivities on the Streets of

Avon DescentExperience the thrill of the w orldslongest w hite w ater event on the banksof the Avon River.

International Food FestivalC om bine the excitem ent of the A vonD escent w ith delicious cuisine and fun-

Targa West RallyEnjoy the thrill of the race at one of theprem ier m otor sport events in W A.

Toodyay Picnic RacesThe annual picnic race w ith lots of fun forfam ilies to enjoy

Toodyay Agricultural ShowFun for all the fam ily at the local country

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the lives of Toodyays early settler fam ilies,

show ing priceless fam ily heirloom s including

jew ellery, furniture and tools. Visitors can

see w hat toys the children used to entertain

them selves and view period clothing from

the m useum s textile collection. O r you m ay

w ish to visit the infam ous N ative C elland

listen to the experiences of an Aboriginal

w as really like. The N ew castle G aol

M useum also displays various exhibitions

or to organise a tour, the Toodyay Visitor

C entre can help you.

Connors Mill

B uilt for the Irish ex-convict D aniel C onnor

in 1870, C onnors M ill tow ers above Stirling

Terrace. The building originally served as a

as a pow er station. Today the M ill serves as

a public m useum , displaying w orking m illing

m achinery that dem onstrates how the early

highlight of this beautifully restored building

once served London in the B litz and now

serves as the engine that drives the m ill.

C onnors M ill is dedicated to the agricultural

history of the Avon region.

Walk Trails

There are several different w alk trails for

those w ho just w ant a leisurely stroll to

longer trails for the m ore energetic.

The Living H istoryw alk is a self guided

w alk through the historic tow nsite

show casing the tow ns rich architectural

history, from the earliest Pensioner G uard

cottages to the Art D eco buildings of the

1930s.

The B ilya R iver w alk is a 5.6 km w alk along

the beautiful Avon R iver stretching from

D uidgee P ark to N ardie C em etery

Pelham R eserve offers several w alksranging from less than 200m to 2.2 km .

Enquire at the Toodyay Visitor C entre for

m ore inform ation and brochures on these

w alks

Events

Toodyay hosts a num ber of events

throughout the year w ith:

TheToodyay Moondyne Festival held

fam ily day out. This festival celebratesthe escapades of M oondyne Joe w ith

street theatre, costum es, re-enactm ents,

stalls, displays and live entertainm ent. A

M oustache C om petition is part of the fun,

as w ell as a less politically correct event for

the ladies.

TheAvon Descent

in A ugust an international w hite w ater

race. Featuring m otor boats, kayaks and

canoes this race w hich com m ences inN ortham passes a num ber of vantage

points in Toodyay w here you can w atch

the com petitors shoot the rapids or dod ge


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C onnors M ill Piesse Street Tdy3-C 9574 2435

H oddyw ell C ottage 925 C lackline R oad Av6-H 9446 2271

N ew castle G aol M useum C linton Street Tdy4-D 9574 2435

Talleringa B ed & B reakfast 135 R edbook C ircle, M orangup Av4-H 9572 9393

The O ld C ourthouse Shire O ffice Fiennes Street Tdy3-C 9574 2258

Toodyay H oliday Park and C halets 188 R acecourse R oad Av6-G 9574 2534

Toodyay C aravan Park 122 R ailw ay R oad Tdy1-B 9574 2612

Toodyay Em porium 16 Stirling Terrace Tdy6-D 9574 2062

Toodyay Library Stirling Terrace Tdy4-C 9574 2323

Toodyay M em orial H all 117 Stirling Terrace Td y4-C 9574 2258

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Toodyay Walk Trails The Shire of Toodyay has m any

w alking trails taking in the sights and sounds of one of

W estern A ustralias oldest localities. P ick up the S hire of

Toodyays W alk Trails brochure at the Toodyay Visitor C entre.


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the rocks, depending on the river. The race

halts overnight at Cobblers Pool before

exiting the Shire on Sunday through the

Avon Valley N ational Park and Em u Falls.

TheInternational Food Festival held

coincides w ith the Avon D escent and offers

visitors the chance to enjoy international

cuisine and culture delivered on the banks

of the Avon R iver overlooking the race.

The annualTarga West Rallyincludes

closed tarm ac road stages in som e

spectacular locations around Toodyay. N ot

only do you get a chance to see the cars

in action, spectators have the opportunity

to adm ire the cars up close and m eet the

drivers.

The Toodyay Agricultural Show held

in O ctober offers not only the chance to

enjoy the am bience of a country show , a

skies but it also offers a chance for anyone

w ho so w ishes to enter their livestock,

arts, crafts and produce. The program

is available in Septem ber each year so

m aybe if you w ant to enjoy the full show

experience grab a program and enter as

w ell.

TheToodyay Picnic Racesheld in S ept/

O ct every year are a chance to enjoy a

picnic on a rug surround by the hills w hile

cheering the favourite hom e in the Toodyay

C up. Free childrens entertainm ent, band

group be they fam ily or friends can have a


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Start at the Visitor Inform ation C entre to

discover w hats on offer in Toodyay.

- C onvict architecture & enduring history

- Spectacular scenery, nature reserves &

national parks

- Local artisans, vineyards & local produce

C om e for the day or relax overnight in one

of our m any accom m odation options.

7 Piesse Street (next to C onnors M ill)

Tel: (+618) 9574 2435 Fax: (+618) 9574 2431

Em ail: visitorscentre@ tooyay.w a.gov.au

W eb: w w w .toodyay.com

TOODYAY VISITORS CENTRE

R acecourse Road Ph/Fax: (08) 9574 2534

w w w .toodyayholidaypark.com .au

info@ toodyayholidaypark.com .au

TOODYAY HOLIDAY PARK & CHALETS

Escape to this unique bush hideaw ay, nestled

w ithin the hills of Toodyay on 25 acres, boasting

native w ildlife, local birds and em us, kangaroos

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