Avon Valley- Region -

HERITAGE

western australia's

beverley

goomalling

northam

toodyay

york

Dead Finish Museum Built by Alfred Smith in 1872, theMuseum is the oldest building inBeverley. The collection anddisplays of artefacts depict life inBeverley since its settlement in1831. Open on Sundays from mid-March to October or contactbhsdeadfinish@gmail.com.

Aeronautical Exhibition The Beverley Visitor Centrelocated in the Cornerstonebuilding on Vincent Street has awonderful interactive displaycomplete with a 1:5 scale model ofthe Silver Centenary plane built inBeverley. A vampire jet can also beseen on Hunt Road which has a“Flying though history” display onthe Aviation history in Beverleyand the region.

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Beverley Visitor Information Centre141 Vincent StreetBEVERLEY WA 6304

P: (08) 9646 1600 |E: beverley@crc.net.au

A DAY AT YOUR OWN PACE

Beverley

Ferguson Vintage Collection Located on Hunt Road is theprivately owned display of vintagemachinery and appliances fromdays gone by. The collection alsohas an impressive vehicleregistration plate display and isopen most weekends or byappointment, phone (08)96461031.

Town Heritage Walk Get a copy of the walk in theBeverley visitor booklet from thevisitor centre or go onto thebeverleywa.com website anddownload your directions. Thewalk will take around an hour.

A taste of country life

Goomalling

Goomalling Visitor Information Centre28 Throssell Street (Caravan Park reception)GOOMALLING WA 6460

P: (08) 9629 1183 | E: caravanpark@goomalling.wa.gov.au

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Heritage Walk TrailHead to the Caravan Park or Shire to grab your copy of the self-guided Heritage Walk Trail throughout Goomalling town site. The trailtells a brief history of buildings in town that have historical or socialsignificance.

Goomalling Old School MuseumIt was once the Konnongorring School (relocated), a one teacherschool common in the region between 1900 and 1940. The buildinghas been restored and refurbished to replicate what rural andisolated education was like. There is also a school master’s residence,school bus and an assortment of “collectibles” in a shed on thegrounds (Open by appointment). Call 9629 1185 (Harold), 0429 906918 (Therese) or 0439 493 748 (Peta). Admission fee is $2.00pp.

Slater HomesteadBuilt in 1856, Slater Homestead is one of the oldest homes in thedistrict, the buildings have been restored and are open to visitors. Theprecinct includes a barn function centre, period accommodation andMary's Tea Rooms (Open by appointment). Ph: 0429 468 763 

experience the heart of the avon valley

Northam

Northam Visitor Centre2 Grey StreetNORTHAM WA 6401

P: (08) 9622 2100 |E: tourist@northam.wa.gov.au

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Heritage TrailsHead into the Northam Visitor Centre tograb a copy of our self-guided heritagewalk or drive trails, or get a grouptogether to book in for a heritagebuildings bus tour. If you’re short ontime, take a walk down Fitzgerald Streetto follow our historical bins trail.

Northam Heritage CentreLocated at the Old Northam RailwayStation on Fitzgerald Street, theNortham Heritage Centre houses anumber of displays, including interestingtrain carriages and historical displays.Opening hours may vary by season.Please call the Northam Visitor Centrefor information. Adults $5 | Children/Concession $3 

Morby CottageOpen every Sunday, MorbyCottage is Northam’s very firsthouse, built by founder JohnMorrell. The Cottage is a perfectlypreserved piece of Northam’shistory, and offers something ofinterest to everyone. Adults $5|Children/Concession $3 Visitor Centre DisplaysOpen 7 days from 9am-4pm, theNortham Visitor Centre is home toboth a Sense of Place display,concerning Northam’s earlymigrants, and a History ofBallooning display, recounting howNortham came to be WA’s hot-airballooning capital. Entry to thesedisplays is free to all visitors.

Newcastle Gaol Museum PrecinctTake a step back in time and discover the era of Moondyne Joe,convicts and early European settlement. Displays include the DorizziBrothers memorial cell, law & order and a memorable “Native Cell”.Open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm, weekends 10am to 3.30pm Adults $5  |  Concession $4 |  Families $12 Connors Mill MuseumBuilt in 1870, Connors Mill has had a number of uses including a flourmill, power house and private residence. Explore the three floors ofdisplays that include working milling machinery and a Brotherhoodsteam engine. Open 7 days, 9am to 3.30pmAdults $5  |  Concession $4 |  Families $12 Living History Walk TrailsExplore 4 self-guided walk trails around the Toodyay town site.Discover the town’s rich history as you read the stories of eachheritage building. Brochures and maps can be found at the ToodyayVisitor Centre.

 

Toodyaya valley for all seasons

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Toodyay Visitor Centre7 Piesse StreetTOODYAY WA 6566

P: (08) 9574 9380 | E: visitorscentre@toodyay.wa.gov.au

York Courthouse ComplexConstruction of the courthousecomplex began in 1852 and today itis an architecturally impressivecollection of buildings that tell thestory of country policing in WesternAustralia’s first inland town.Open Thursdays to Monday 10am-4pm (March till December)Adults $10 | Concession $7Children (over 5 yrs) $5 |Families $25National Trust Members FREE

Heritage Walk TrailsThree heritage walk trails varying inlength from 0.7kms to 3.4kms thatsoak in York’s historic atmosphereand rich history. Maps available atthe York Visitor Centre and the VisitorCentre website. 

Yorkyour journey back in time starts here

York Visitor Centre81 Avon Terrace (inside York Town Hall)YORK WA 6302

P: (08) 9641 1301 | E: info@york.wa.gov.au

York Town HallHome of the Visitor Centre, theTown Hall was constructed in1911 and is a significant part ofYork’s townscape and a fineexample of Edwardian opulence,with its columns, ornate facade,and significant fanlight over themain entrance. Open everyday9.30am-4pm

Residency MuseumBuilt during the 1850's as theDepot Superintendent'sQuarters, this historic housenow houses the award-winningResidency Museum providing afantastic insight into the region'shistory. Small entry fee.Open Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday 1pm - 3pm; Saturday,Sunday, Public Holidays 11am-3.30pm

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