Your adventure begins just before sunrise in the departure lounge of the Windward hangar at the Northam Airfield. Following check-in and a hot coffee (or two!), you will be transferred out to the launch site on-board our bus. At the launch site it's all hands on deck as the pilot and ground crew unload the basket and inflate the balloon. Once aboard the balloon, your pilot will run through ...
Broome Terrace, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
Apex Park is one of several charming parklands in the historic inland town of Northam. It offers a lovely vantage point to admire the beauty and tranquillity of the Avon River whilst watching the graceful White swans gliding through the calm waters. Relax on the grass under the shade of one of many trees with a good book.
Children will be entertained in the well equipped, shaded children's play ...
via Minson Avenue, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
The mighty Avon River is famous for hosting the international annual white water rafting event, the Avon Descent. Each year, hundreds of canoeists and power boaters tackle the gruelling rapids and rocks pools of this 133 kilometre course from the picturesque farming township of Northam to Perth.
Bell's Rapid is well known for testing even the best white water rafters.
The Avon River begins ...
Heaton Avenue, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
Located along the banks of the Avon River in Northam, Bernard Park provides a picturesque destination for a relaxing day out. Whatever time of year you're visit brings you to Northam; Bernard Park is teeming with wildlife, most notably the plentiful White swans.
Take advantage of the electric barbeques provided or bring a picnic and settle down under the shade of the 100 year old Pine trees. Ta ...
Corner of Katrine and Stack Roads, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
Morby Cottage is one of the oldest and best kept historical buildings in Northam. It provides a captivating insight into the life of the first settler to the area. Marvel at the meticulous work of its builder and owner, John Morrell, who created the farmhouse from mud.
Discover the colourful history of the cottage which later became the town's first school and church as the settlement grew. Ant ...
Corner of Goomalling Road and Gillett Road, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
The Morrell Memorial commemorates the death of John Morrell in 1843. John Morrell's memorial holds aesthetic value in its simple, white, rectangular structure and its prominent position on the verge of a busy road, clearly visible to all.
The site is immediately noticeable due to the contrast of the memorial's white finish with the surrounding landscape.
It was thought that Morrell arrived ...
Fitzgerald Street, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
Walking through the streets of Northam, you're eyes will be drawn to the magnificent historical building of the Northam Town Hall. Attend one of the many exhibitions and shows at this charming entertainment venue, and if you can time your visit during the Northam Arts Festival, you will see why this event attracts numerous visitors from across Western Australia.
Examine the elaborate detail of ...
Fitzgerald Street, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
The Old Railway Station Museum offers an insight into the railway history of Northam and will appeal to rail enthusiasts and history buffs. Wander through the beautiful old railway station that houses the museum and visualise how the station would have operated at the turn of the century.
Allow at least a couple of hours to examine the 1,200 items that are housed in the museum. The collection ...
1010 Northam Toodyay Road, Katrine, Western Australia 6566, Australia
Rivermist Alpacas is only a one hour drive from Perth in the magnificent Avon Valley. The farm is halfway along the Northam-Toodyay Road, on the banks of the Avon River.
Rivermist Alpacas is primarily an alpaca stud, but other animals to see and learn about include donkeys and goats.
You can choose to have a guided tour by the owners at 11am or 3pm, or you can stroll around and admire the al ...
Wellington Street, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
St Johns Church in Northam is a picturesque Gothic style historical church built at the end of the 19th century using locally quarried stone. Capture the perfect picture of this extremely photogenic church and distinctive bell tower from any angle and study the intricate brick work from its exterior.
Stroll through the charming interior to inspect the attractive stained glass windows which have ...
Toodyay Road, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
The historical St Saviours Church Katrine is a charming old stone building just outside of Northam on the road to Toodyay. Examine the skilful brickwork of the church, which has been standing for nearly 150 years. As with other structural feats of the era, the church was built by ex convicts in the late 1800s.
Capture the lovely church on camera before strolling through the grave yard to read t ...
Minson Street, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
Stretching across the Avon River in Northam, the Suspension Bridge is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in Australia. Stroll along the walk trails leading to the bridge to gain an appreciation of its size. As you approach the bridge, read the sign above to discover some interesting facts and figures about its construction.
Take your time to cross the bridge, stopping to capture the beauty o ...
Broome Terrace, Northam, Western Australia 6401, Australia
A unique sight for Western Australia is the majestic White Swans that have discovered a natural breeding ground along the Avon River in Northam. Western Australia is the only place in the world where the Black Swan is native, and as such seeing white swans is considered quite a novelty.
Watch the birds being fed each morning by the local volunteer wardens, who are said to have developed a stron ...
