Top Things to do in Avon Valley
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Avon Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Avon Valley, Australia including Honey and Fig Homewares & Gifts, Patchwork on Avon, Bilya Koort Boodja, York Courthouse Complex, York Motor Museum, Penny Farthing Sweets, New Norcia Museum & Art Gallery, York Town Hall, York Visitor Centre, York Residency Museum.
Restaurants in Avon Valley
1. Honey and Fig Homewares & Gifts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Honey and Fig is a homewares and gift store in York WA with a beautiful mix of local artisan products and carefully selected quality brands. Supporting other Wheatbelt small crafts and small businesses. Proudly stocking great Australian brands. You will find original and hand made goods in the store. We relocated to the Old York Mill complex, which was built to produce flour from the farms surrounding the town. York is still a staple supplier of flour including export to Japan for their noodle production.
2. Patchwork on Avon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By barrylU3862GE
What a pleasant surprise to visit Patchwork on Avon - a treasure trove for lovers of craft and sewing. I bought some lovely cotton silk yarn and rang Carol the owner to buy some more at a later date. She was extremely helpful with colour choice and the amount of yarn I would need for my project. The yarn arrived five days later. Jane
3. Bilya Koort Boodja
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
The Bilya Koort Boodja Centre for Nyoongar Culture and Environmental Knowledge (BKB Centre) is located in the Shire of Northam on the foreshore of the Avon River in Northam’s CBD. This regional tourist attraction offers an interactive educational experience that recognises the rich Aboriginal and environmental presence in the Nyoongar Ballardong region. The Centre protects, celebrates and shares the culture of the Nyoongar people and highlights land management practices that draw upon the knowledge of the land’s traditional custodians.
Reviewed By henrybM1260PQ
Terrific introduction to Noongar culture with explanations of the six Noongar seasons, the depressing history of white policy towards Aboriginal people and the stories of local Ballardong people. Especially liked the conversation area with its virtual yarning. Felt like you were listening in to stories around a campfire. Northam should be very proud of this learning centre in the heart of river country. @shireofnortham
4. York Courthouse Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Explore the intriguing story of country policing from the days of the first convicts. From the lofty grandeur of the court room to the stark confines of the prison cells, the York Courthouse Complex tells the intriguing story of country policing from the days of the first convicts to the late twentieth century.
Reviewed By R9888JTlauriec
A step back in time it's fantastic. It has be renovated to the highest level. Bringing it back to yester year
5. York Motor Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
The only community owned and operated motor museum in Australia, we are dedicated towards preserving the history of Australian and world motoring vehicles in our heritage listed museum in York, Western Australia. We are also the home of the "Never Never Tours" Valiant ute used in the movie "Crocodile Dundee" and autographed by Paul Hogan on the dashboard.
Reviewed By Orkneycat - Stromness, United Kingdom
This museum in York highstreet is the place to go if you are a classic car enthusiast. It has something of interest for most age groups and some old cars, carriages and motorbikes. Quite a trip down memory lane!
6. Penny Farthing Sweets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
local and imported sweets from all over the world. Very interesting unique display of York history, photos and handmade souveniers. Free tastings , open every day.We no longer sell the York made icecream,but you can get it from York Olive Oil Company just 7ks from town.
Reviewed By 816randallw - Gold Coast, Australia
Fantastic service with decisions that fits everyone’s sweet tooth. Everything in their shop has a meaning behind it great to hear the stories.
7. New Norcia Museum & Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By shockingman - Perth, Australia
A group of 50 seniors visited new Norcia today on a day trip organized by Hello World, Alexander Heights. I have wanted to visit for 45 years and it has taken Covid restrictions for me to visit our own back yard. It is the only Monastic town in Australia and its history is extremely interesting. The old historical buildings have a beautiful architectural style and there are three beautiful churches with beautiful paintings in them. One almost like a mini Sistine Chapel. Being less that two hours from Perth it is an interesting drive through farming country, and you see the DISK as you drive up. Actually I would even recommend it for a weekend stay in the excellent hotel that they have there. Our meal was excellent on a beautiful laid tables, and tea served in the most colorful cup and pots. Reasonably priced I would recommend that as many people from Western Australia consider visiting, and even spending a weekend there. Stop at the Bindoon bakery on your drive there. I certainly will be doing it. David Schokman.
8. York Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By nicsh2018 - Hillarys, Australia
This is a beautiful building well worth starting off at.Very friendly knowledgable staff and full of history.
9. York Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
The Visitor Centre is generally our first stop when looking for additional information and directions to local attractions. With Covid restrictions, websites are not always up to date as we discovered after arriving in York on the Sunday afternoon. Somewhat frustrated, I visited the Centre on the Monday where a lovely lady, Beck, provided updated information and suggested a number of other attractions that were open to visitors in the York district. Just brilliant and ensured that our three days could be full of attractions to see and visit. Other staff equally as engaging and helpful later on. Good range of souvenirs and small gifts available. Great range of brochures. Free wifi a boon.
10. York Residency Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
The museum itself has an interesting history. It dates to the 1850's, initially serving as the Depot Superintendent's Quarters (the last remaining part of York's Convict Depot), then the home of the Resident Magistrate, was incorporated into the old York hospital as maternity rooms, then the Matron's Quarters and became a museum in 1972. I love it when historic buildings are renovated, restored and retained. The interior houses a diverse range of exhibits covering York's history; shackles, the bell of St John's, old tools, kitchen utensils, etc. Some I was familiar with, the open fireplace and array of pots and pans, the butter churn and some others which were features of Irish households in the not too distant past. Wonderful that the York Society and Shire place such a value on the history of the district.
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