York, only 100 kilometres from Perth. (Avon Valley, Western Australia - Australia)
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Low Street, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
Avon Park is situated in Low Street on the banks of the Avon River. This park is ideal for visitors to relax and enjoy a barbecue or picnic. At one end of Avon Park is the Suspension Bridge built in 1906. The bridge provides a foot crossing over the Avon River.
A modern playground, fully undercover, is popular with the children. With lots of trees and grassed areas the Avon Park is a relaxing ...
Gwambygine Road, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
Gwambygine Park is on one of the few remaining permanent pools of the Avon River, just 10 kilometres south of York along the road to Beverley. Permanent pools are vital for the survival of local wildlife during Western Australia's long, dry summers.
A boardwalk and viewing tower will take you right to the river-pool and close to nature without disturbing the environment. The park is open to the ...
Corner of Suburban Road and Pool Street, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
Holy Trinity Church in York is one of the oldest Anglican churches in Western Australia. The historic church was built using handmade bricks in the 1850s and sits amidst picturesque grounds overlooking the Avon River.
The Victorian Romanesque style architecture and red brick harmonise with the scenic countryside of York, and contributes to the aesthetically pleasing streetscape.
Walk throug ...
Pioneer Drive, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
Mount Brown Lookout which is 342 metres above sea level is within five minutes of the York town site and is reached via Pioneer Drive.
The lookout is accessible by foot or vehicle, and provides a beautiful 360 degree panoramic view of York and its surrounds. The annual ANZAC Day Dawn Ceremony is also conducted from the Mount Brown lookout.
Mount Brown is a wonderful setting for a picnic and ...
Corner of Ford Street and Avon Terrace, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
Sandalwood Yards and Tipperary School is the site of the depot for sandalwood, which was transported to Fremantle, then shipped to Asia for incense and oil. Hundreds of cutters made a living bush felling the wood in the mid 1860s. Very little sandalwood, an extremely slow growing plant, remains today.
Also in the Sandalwood Yards is the Tipperary Schoolhouse. This building, built in 1874, once ...
Corner of Howick Street and South Street, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
The present St Patrick's Church's foundation stone was laid on St Patrick's Day, 1875, and completed in 1886. The church was built of local stone in Gothic Revival design and features imported stain glass windows which were imported from Italy.
The original Catholic Church commenced in 1859 and dedicated to St Patrick in 1860. It still stands today and is now used as the church hall.
York is ...
Brook Street, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
Convicts, ceramics and Chinese market gardeners are just a few of the fascinating subjects revealed at The York Residency Museum, York's treasure-house of history.
This 1856 heritage building, was originally part of a Convict Hiring Depot, then the official residence of York's early magistrates. As you tread the lovingly polished floorboards it's easy to imagine it as the home of one of the pil ...
Corner of Pool and Grey Streets, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
The historic Uniting Church - York is a charming gothic style granite stone church which was built in 1888. Driving down York Street, your eyes will be drawn to the magnificent building, which holds a prominent position in the town and adds to the beauty of the streetscape.
Next door to the Uniting Church is the original chapel, which now serves as the church hall. This historic building was bu ...
Corner of Avon Terrace and Joaquina Street, York, Western Australia 6302, Australia
York Town Hall was built in 1911 and is a significant part of York's townscape. It is a fine example of Edwardian opulence, with its elaborate corner entry, feature clock, extensive use of columns, ornate facade and significant fanlight over the main entrance. A comprehensive restoration project has returned the hall to its original splendour.
It is well worth a visit to appreciate the creativ ...
