York Visitor Guide Things to See Do

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Original information was compiled and collated by Suzanne McLeod,Adelphe King and Elizabeth Parker.This current booklet is produced and updated by Vicki ValentiKookaburras [email protected] the best of our knowledge this information wascorrect at the time of printing, October 2010 Edition 11.

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York Visitor CentrePhone: 9641 1301Fax: 9641 1787Email: [email protected]: www.yorkwa.org

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Public Toilets.York Town Hall, Avon Park.

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Things to See and Do in and around York & Surrounding AreasThings to See and Do in and around York & Surrounding AreasThings to See and Do in and around York & Surrounding AreasThings to See and Do in and around York & Surrounding Areas....

97 km inland from Perth. Less than an hours drive from Midland.The 1831 heritage town of York has various attractions to offer visitors. All inquiries

welcome to the York Visitor Centre 9641 1301, situated in the Town Hall.

An excellent range of accommodation awaits the visitor:

Caravan Park, Motel, B & Bs, Self-contained Cottages, Farm Stays and a

Multi Award Winning & Nationally Tourism Accredited Hostel Accommodation.

There are a variety of eateries such as hotels, cafes, restaurants and coffee shops for all kinds

of meals and takeaways which include Fish & Chips, Pizza, Chinese food.

Alfresco dining at a restored

railway carriage by the river to fine Dining in one of our Hotels.

York has internet access, shops, antiques, fine furniture, art galleries, post office,

7 day a week supermarket and two fuel outlets.


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ChurchesChurchesChurchesChurchesHoly Trinity Anglican Church. 75 Suburban Rd 9641 1081.

Consecrated in 1858, Newcastle St., has vibrant coloured stainedglass windows designed by noted Perthartist Robert Juniper. The Piesse organ andpeal of bells are features.Tour of the church available byarrangement. .

Uniting Church. Cnr Grey and Pool St 9641 1454.

1888, Original Church built in 1854.

Salvation Army. 71-3 Avon Tce 9641 1420.

Church of Christ. Cnr. Pool St. and Avon Tce 9641 2056.

Jehovahs Witnesses. 6 Knight St. 9641 1312.

St Patricks Roman Catholic Church. 38 South ST 9641 1477.Built in the 1880s its architecture is in thegothic revival style and has imported Italianstained glass windows.

Sunday Service Times.

ANGLICAN 9amCATHOLIC 9.30amCHURCH OF CHRIST 9.30amSALVATION ARMY 10am & 6.30pm

Sunday School 9am

UNITING CHURCH 9.30amYORK LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES 10am

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ServicesServicesServicesServices

Health.

York General Practice, Doctors Surgery. 9641 0000.

Hospital. Trews Rd. 9641 0200.

Ambulance (emergencies only) 000.

Dentist, 180 Avon Tce. 9641 2925.Chemist, Avon Tce. 9641 1044.

Police Emergency. 000.Police. Corner Avon Tce and Ford St. 9641 1400.Fire Brigade. 000.

State Emergency Service. 000.Internet Access.York Telecentre, Joaquina Street. 9641 2328.Kookaburra Backpackers. Avon Tce. 9641 2936.

Public Library. York Shire Council Offices.Office Hours Mon-Fri & Sat morning. 9641 2233.

Car Breakdown Service.Shell Service Station. (RAC) Avon Tce. 9641 1224.0408 912 133.

Taxi. N/A.

ATMs.

York Motor Museum Avon Tce.Bendigo Bank Avon Tce.Castle Hotel Avon Tce.

IGA Supermarket. Avon Terrace.MonFri 7am7pm, Sat-Sun 8am5pm.ClosedXmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day & Australia Day.Other public hols open 8-5pm.

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Parks and Picnic SpotsParks and Picnic SpotsParks and Picnic SpotsParks and Picnic SpotsAvon Park. Rivers edge. Lowe St.Shaded childrens playequipment,BBQs , toilets, parking,roofed shelters,band rotunda,swing bridge withEco-tourism information board.

Candice Bateman Park. Cnr Newcastle St &Cowan Rd.Playground, grass, trees, sheltered table.

Heritage Site Cnr Avon Terrace & Balladong St.Original Anglican Church

& Cemetery Site.

Shady trees, grass, cemetery,informational plaque.

Joanna Whitely

National Servicemens Memorial. Cnr South St &Howick Street

Peace Park. Between Joaquina &South Streets.Grass, shady trees, drinking fountain, wishing well.

York RSL War Memorial Park. Cnr Railway & South St.Grass and Memorial.

York Swimming Pool: Summer. Georgiana Street.Shade, Grass, Toddlers Pool,BBQs, Kiosk.Early Morning SwimmersMon, Wed, Fri 6.30am 9am7 days a week 1pm -6.30pm.Entrance $2.50.

Memorial Grove

Mt Brown Picnic Area. BBQs & toilets here. Pioneer Drive.

MuseumsMuseumsMuseumsMuseums

Courthouse Complex. Avon Tce 9641 2072.Gaol cells, stable yards, 2 courtrooms,

viewing gallery and troopers cottage.Open 7 days 10am - 4pm.Entry fee applies.

Jigsaw Collection. Kookaburra Ac-commodation. Avon Tce.Visitors welcome to browse Currently 60 on display.

Historical Photos & Memorabilia. Avon Tce.Settlers Courtyard and Inn. Visitors welcome to browse.

Motor Museum. Avon Tce 9641 1288.Open 7 days 9.30 - 3pm. Entry fee applies.Vintage bus tour on most weekends.

Residency Museum.Brook St 9641 1751.Tues -Thurs 1pm 3pm.Sat, Sun & Public Holidays11am - 3pm.Small entry fee applies. Groupbookings are welcome andopening at other times can be

arranged.

Tipperary School. Sandalwood Yards, Avon Tce.9641 2936.School needs to be opened for you.Contact Kookaburra AccommodationGold Coin fee applies.

York Society Archives. South St. 9641 1765.Available for research Wednesdays 11am - 4pm or by appoint.

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Day trips from YorkDay trips from YorkDay trips from YorkDay trips from YorkYork Visitor Centre Suggestion Take a picnic lunch from York and drive through the

Farmlands of Western Australias wheat belt.. 8 Self DriveTours available from the YVC and Kookaburras. Guided tour

available $1.10 per klm and $15 per hour for the guide.

Toapin Weir - approx 55km. See early settlers rock catchmentdam in the bush on the Quairading Road. Carry on 7km toDangin, founded in 1902, walk trail.. 7km further, on toQuairading (1907), 67km from York. Then approx 46km on toKokerbin Rock a high granite tor, the third largest monolith inAustralia and home to distinctive fauna and flora including san-dalwood. Also a rock well, superbly constructed by early settlers.Picnic facilities and toilets.IC

Beverley - approx 32 km . Colonial buildings from 1880s.Aeronautical Museum. Wildflower Map listing in season.Beverley Tourist Information 9646 1555.Dead Finish Museum (1872)

Open Sundays 11am-3pm Mid March to November. 9646 1246.Boyagin Rock - approx 85 km via Brookton. Large granitetor with associated flora. Aboriginal legend about a greatflood pertaining to this sacred site. Picnic tables and toilets.

Hoddywell Archery Park. 330 Clackline Road, Clackline.Closed Mondays. Open 9.30am-5pm. 9574 2410.

Avonbrook Wines. 7 Benrua Road, Clackline.Tastings, American Indian artifacts, gift shop, wine saleslight Alfresco menu.Open Thurs -Sun. 10am -5pm. 9574 1276.

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24 Wineries & TavernWineries & TavernWineries & TavernWineries & Tavern

Avon Valley Scenic Wine Tour .

Day Tours Thurs, Fri & most

Saturdays by appointment 5-6hrsIncludes all four of the listedvenues below or tailored to suit.Pick up/drop off.Min 4 people up to 25. Bookings 9641 2396 or YVC 9641 1301 .

Avonbrook Wines.245 Benrua Rd Clackline.

Tasting & sales welcome.American Indian artefacts,sales and theme.30 mins drive from York.9574 1276.

Coorinja Vineyard.Toodyay Rd 4 km from Toodyay.Fourth Oldest winery in WAMon - Sat 10am - 5pm9574 2280

Spencers Brook Tavern.Spencers Brook

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 noonHome cooked Sunday Roast9222 2422

York Wines.Mokine Road. York.Organic Grown Wines for the Red lovers.

Open Wed -Sun 10am.Tastings & Sales welcome.9641 2228.

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Nature & EcotourismNature & EcotourismNature & EcotourismNature & Ecotourism

Avondale Discovery Farm & Research Station.Approx 40 km via Beverley. Waterhatch Road.

Excellent farm machinery museum, farm animals, picnic facilities.Beverley Tourist Bureau 9646 1555.

Bird watching. York Visitor Centre.A colour brochure depicting birds found in and around Yorkdistrict. Majestic wedge-tailed eagles are often observed. Bird hide atMount Observation.

Coolalinga Farm. Rural Experience.Group (min 10 people) visits approx 1 1 hours

Advanced appointment. $10 pp. 9641 4047.Dowerin Field Days August 9631 1021.3 Day expo of farm machinery and equipment.

Wambyn Olive Farm & Lot 5200 Great Southern Hwy York.Home of the Runied Paino Sanctury.

Wambyn Organic Olive Farm began in 1994. Cold-pressed,organic, extra-virgin olive oil and table olives. In conjunction with ourfarming enterprise we are also the worlds first ruined piano sanctuary.Ruined pianos have been collected from around the state and placed instrategic positions around our 160acre farm.People are welcome to visit by appointment only. We will give you amap to guide you around the old pianos. If you wish you can have a cupof tea or coffee and listen to some of the ruined piano music.(Cost is $5/adult) 9641 1491.

Wildflowers. York Visitor Centre.A colour brochure of wildflowers likely to be found in and around York.High season Aug Oct.

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ActivitiesActivitiesActivitiesActivities

Bowls. South St.Any bowlers welcome during bowling season.

9641 1235, or 9641 7075 for range of playing times.Scroungers names in by 5pm Fridays. 9641 2373.S & D:

Croquet. Glebe St.Day and night sessions. Childrens groups $5.00 per head Adults$10.00 per head. Includes use of all equipment, instruction, tea ,coffee and bikkies. Visitors welcome. Enquiries 9641 1136.

Country Womens Association. Avon Tce.4th Friday in month, 10.30. CWA Rooms.In recess Dec./Jan. Visiting members welcome.

Cantara Singers. Avon Tce.Tuesdays, 10am. CWA Rooms. Visitors welcome.In recess Dec./Jan. 9641 1130.

Folk Art. Avon Tce.

Monday 10am. CWA Rooms. Visitors welcome.In recess Dec./Jan.

Golf. Gt Southern Highway.Members of other clubs welcome to join local playerson club days. Natural bush setting with oiled greens. Honour systemavailable at other times.Enquiries (Club)9641 1377.

Harness Racing. 9641 2105.

Horse Racing - Spencers Brook Rd.The oldest continuously running club in Australia. Holds severalmeetings per year. Everyone welcome 9641 1131.

Masonic Lodge. Joaquina St.Meet second Thursday of the month 7.30pm.

All Freemasons welcome. 9641 1599.

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Activities ContinuedActivities ContinuedActivities ContinuedActivities Continued

Painting. With local art lecturer. All materials supplied.

Children2 hour sessions, $15.00 per head; Adults 3 hour session,$30.00 per head. Cost as at Feb 2008. Limit 10 at a session.

9641 1632.

Spinning. RSLHall, Avon TceLocal spinners meet to pursue this

ancient craft every second Thursday from10am-2pm .Visitors welcome. 9641 2741.

Squash. Rec Centre South St.Contact Shire office (office hours) to arrange court hire. $5.50 perhour. 9641 2233.

Swimming Pool. Summer Georgiana St.Early Morning Swim Mon, Wed, Fri - 6.30am-9amDaily 7 days 1.00pm-6.30pmEntry Fee $2.50 per person 9641 1410.

Tennis. Glebe St.Visitors welcome at Saturday or Sunday club playingdays. Private hire of courts from Newsagency in Avon Terrace

9641 1091. 9641 2215.

Whitebourne Equestrian Centre. Greenhills.Horse ridingTrail ride, cross country. Fully insured.Everything supplied. Bookings essential. 0429 461 392

York Pony Club. Dinsdale Road9641 2239.

9641 1286.

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Nyandi

Bed & Breakfast 9641 1803

Old Albion:

Heritage B&B , beauty retreat 9641 2608

Our Barn:Group Accommodation 9355 4589

Quellington Farm Stay:

Rural Farmstay self contained 9641 1343

Riverside Cottage:

Self contained cottage 0431 318 192

The Imperial Hotel:Unit Accommodation 9641 1255

The York:Suite or unit accommodation 9641 2188

Settlers Inn:

Hotel, Motel 9641 1096

Swann Lodge:

Bed & Breakfast. Night meals available 9641 2044

The Grandhouse:

Bed & Breakfast 9641 2880

The Lodgings at Tipperary church

Bed & Breakfast 0439 965 275

The York Hotel:Boutique Historic Hotel 9641 2188

York Cottages:

Self contained 2 bedroom stone cottages 9641 2125

York Caravan Park & Camping Grounds:

Quiet shady park with swimming pool 9641 1421

York Motel: 9641 2066

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AccommodationAccommodationAccommodationAccommodationBayleaf Rural Getaway:Self Catering Units 9641 1320

Bird Street Cottage:Self Contained turn of the century cottage 0405 241 870

Castle Hotel:

Hotel, Motel 9641 1007

Elizas Cottage:Self contained cottage 9527 8151

Elsinore Retreat: 9641 2637Bed & Breakfast

Faversham House:Historic guest house 9641 1366

Gecko Lodge:

Self contained cottage 9641 2189

Greenhills Historic Inn:Fully licensed B&B 96414095

Hartleap:Fully self contained cottages 9641 1253

Hillside Country Homestead:Historic homestead B&B, self contained cottages 9641 1065

Hope Farm Guest House:Elegant country B&B 9641 2183

Kookaburra Dream Travellers Overnighter:B&B self catering hostel with private rooms 9641 2936

Laurelvillle Manor:

Historic B&B 9641 1296

Lavendale Farmstay:Self contained cottages 9641 4131

Nosh & Nod:

Self contained units 9641 1629

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York Horsemens Association.

Hack events second Sunday of every month from March to Au-gust.

Spectators and new competitors welcome. 9622 9554.

York Rose Quilters & Patchworkers. CWA rooms Avon Tce.Meets on 4th Wed. each month (not Dec.) 9.30am-4pm.

Visitors welcome. 9641 1654.

Activities Mainly ChildrenActivities Mainly ChildrenActivities Mainly ChildrenActivities Mainly ChildrenKite flying. Any open area.Open area at corner of Forrest and HenriettaStreets.Kites for sale atKookaburras Accommodation.

Skateboarding Ramp.Barker Street. York.

Quizzes. Available from York Visitor Centre to do whilewalking around historic York (suitable also for adults).

Worksheets.

The Cemetery.

Heritage Walk Trail Part 1 & 2 York Visitor Centre.

Ducks. Please dont feed Lowe St Avon River.

Swings & Play equipment. Lowe St Avon Park.

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York Visitor CentreOPEN HOURS 10-4 7 days a week 9641 1301

OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober 20102010201020102 Northam Markets Northam Northam3TBC Toodyay Picnic Races Toodyay Racecourse Toodyay

9 York Markets 8.00am - 1pm Peace Park (9641 1541) York9 Bare Your Bra for Breast Cancer Walk around the bridges York

9-10 York Mill Markets The York Mill York

14 York Film Society Sandalwood Yards York

14 York Racing Racecourse York9 Toodyay Ag Show Toodyay Showgrounds Toodyay16-17 York Mill Markets The York Mill York

9-17 York Society Art & Crafts Awards Town Hall York

17 York Spring Garden Festival Holy Trinity Rectory York

19 York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards 7.30 York

23-24 York Jazz Festival Town Hall & York York23-24 York Mill Markets The York Mill York30-31 York Mill Markets The York Mill York

NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember 20102010201020102 Melbourne Cup Live Race Greenhills (9641 4095) Greenhills6 Northam Markets Northam Northam6-7 York Mill Markets The York Mill York

11 York Film Society Sandalwood Yards York

11 Remembrance Day War Memorial York13 York Markets 8.00am - 1pm Peace Park York


16 York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards 7.30 York

20-21 York Mill Markets The York Mill York21 Avondale Harvest Festival Avondale Discovery Farm Beverley27-28 Healing Fayre Town Hall York


DecemberDecemberDecemberDecember 20102010201020104 Northam Markets Northam Northam4-5 York Mill Markets The York Mill York9 York Film Society Sandalwood Yards York10 Christmas Street Party Stirling Terrace Toodyay11 York Markets 8.00am - 1pm Peace Park York

11-12 York Mill Markets The York Mill YorkTBC Lions Christmas Tree Duidgee Park ToodyayTBC Carols in the Park Duidgee Park Toodyay11 York Residents Children's Christmas Party Peace Park (0429 864 821) York

TBA YDHS Presentation Night Town Hall York15 York Society Christmas Dinner Sandalwood Yards York


21 York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards 7.30 YorkTBA Carols in the Park Bernard Park Northam31 New Years Eve Greenhills Inn Greenhills

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