YORK - WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Located in the Avon Valley, York is Western Australia's oldest inland town (1831) and is heritage listed.
It was first settled in response to the need for farmland to feed the young colony. Convicts were introduced into the town in 1851-1872 to help develop the district. Later the town became a staging post for gold seekers on their way to the goldfields. Many fine buildings were erected in the early days and they still stand today. Nowadays York is the home for Festivals and Exhibitions.
The Antiques and Collectors Fair, the Jazz Festival, the Festival of Fine Music, a number of Vintage Car Festivals, a Gourmet Sausage Festival, an Art & Craft Exhibition, a Photographic Exhibition and a Spring Garden Festival are just a few of the annual events in York. An impressive Motor Museum, the Residency Museum and Jahroc Mill Gallery where jarrah furniture is made and displayed along with other arts and crafts are some of the attractions not to be missed in York. Another attraction is skydiving conducted near the town. York is a popular destination for travellers seeking the peace and tranquillity of the Avon Valley, the excitement of the Festivals or to explore some of Western Australia's historical heritage.

Information on this page supplied by the York Information centre

PLACES OF INTEREST:
  • Ambleside Emu & Ostrich Farm
  • Avon Park
  • Avon Valley Historical Rose Garden
  • Coolalinga Farm visits
  • Gwambygine Park
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Jah Roc Mill Gallery
  • Mount Brown Lookout
  • Sandalwood Yards & Tipperary School
  • Skydive express
  • Studio 77 Pottery
  • St Patrick's Church
  • Suspension Bridge
  • The Miniature Village
  • The Needle & I (costume display)
  • The Old Gaol & Courthouse
  • The Residency Museum
  • Uniting church
  • York Archives
  • York Motor Museum
  • York Town Hall
    ACCOMMODATION & SERVICES:


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    INFORMATION CENTRE:
    York Tourist Bureau
    81 Avon Tce. York WA 6302
    Ph: 08 9641 1301
    HOW TO GET THERE:
    By car along the Great Eastern Hwy.
  • Airport, Light planes, Coach: daily service
    • © Copyright Peter W. Wilkins 2008