Named after the river that winds through it, the Avon Valley sits just an hour outside Perth and encompasses historic rural towns including York, Northam, and Toodyay.
As Western Australia’s first inland settlement, the region holds a deep sense of history—from York’s colonial architecture to Northam’s popular hot air ballooning.
In wildflower season, rolling fields of bright yellow canola transform the landscape, making it an easy, scenic escape into nature – just one hour out of Perth.
My mum always talked about the staircase in the foyer of the New Norcia Hostel being directly out of “Gone with the Wind,” and I’ve always wanted to spend some more time here. Australia’s only monastic town, New Norcia, has been run by Roman Catholic monks since...
Just over an hour’s drive from Perth in the Avon Valley, Toodyay has a way of slowing time the moment you arrive. It’s best known for its stunning scenery, historic streets, and a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Fortunately, accommodation in Toodyay caters to every...
Looking for some fantastic things to do in Toodyay? Truly delightful Toodyay – historical buildings, wildflowers, and such an old-world feel. I used to say that York was my favourite day trip just out of Perth, but a recent trip to Toodyay really made me reconsider. This beautiful town...
Want to know more about Northam hot air ballooning? Look no further! Seeing the Avon Valley from above at sunrise is the kind of moment that stays with you. As the light slowly spreads across the wide fields and rolling hills, the whole valley feels calm and almost untouched...
Looking for the best things to do in Northam, WA? Look no further! Northam is located a mere 90-minute drive from the centre of Perth, amongst the rolling hills of the Avon Valley. It’s most famous as the starting point for the Avon Descent, one of Western Australia’s most...
Have you been wondering about the BEST things to do in York, Western Australia? I’ve got you covered! One of my favourite places to go around Perth is York. As the oldest inland town in Western Australia, it oozes historical charm, has a small country town feel and feels far flung...
