Top Things to do in Avon Valley
10 Things to do Good for Kids in Avon Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Avon Valley, Australia including Windward Balloon Adventures, York Courthouse Complex, Penny Farthing Sweets, Mount Brown Lookout, York Residency Museum, Newcastle Gaol Museum, Christmas 360, Avon River, Avon River Suspension Bridge, York Olive Oil Co.
Restaurants in Avon Valley
1. Windward Balloon Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Windward Balloon Adventures offers guests the enchanting experience of a deluxe sunrise balloon flight over the picturesque Avon Valley! Your adventure begins just before sunrise in the departure lounge of the Windward ballooning hangar at the Northam Airfield. Once aboard the balloon, your pilot will run through vital in-flight Information including balloon safety and the importance of ballast! We wait a few moments for some final happy snaps and a quick wave to the ground crew before the balloon is released and we drift gently towards the clouds. Once aloft enjoy the spectacle of seeing the first signs of dawn shed light over the Avon Valley, a glorious patchwork of colours. Drifting over the valley for up to an hour allows you plenty of time to take in the panoramic views of this rural landscape with its rolling hills, lush green fields and meandering streams. Celebrate in style with champagne and breakfast after your flight.
2. 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
3. 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.
4. Mount Brown Lookout
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Cristi862 - Perth, Australia
We went up to the lookout during the day and the panoramic view of York, Avon Valley, Mount Bakewell and the surrounds was just beautiful. Worth a visit.
5. 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.
6. Newcastle Gaol Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
Marvellous complex to visit and take a step back in time and view the cells, stables, machinery shed, etc. Great exhibits with cells displaying law & order, living in Toodyay, Dorizzi Brothers Memorial Cell, Native Cell, Trades & Textiles and Moondyne Joe, perhaps West Australia's most fames or notorious felon. The stables house a collection of wagons and a fire cart plus various items of horse tack. The machinery shed was constructed in 1962 to house various agricultural machinery. The Wicklow Shearing Shed is a reproduction of the shed that existed on the Wicklow Hills property and was constructed with materials largely salvaged from the old shed. The gaol dates to 1865 and became a private residence upon its closure in 1907 through to the 1940's. Special mention of Barry, the volunteer extraordinaire on the day for his enthusiasm and knowledge.
7. Christmas 360
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By kbower2016 - Greater Perth, Australia
The range of Christmas items is vast. If you want any Christmas items varying from fancy trees to decorations, table settings this is the place to visit. Having been to the German Christmas markets, this is some recommendation!
8. Avon River
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By 894petan - Perth, Australia
Great place to come and bring the family, Bernard park in Northam offers meals and coffee, walk along the track next to the old mill all the way to Burlong pool. Walks and treks are clearly marked, access for canoes, kayaks, great viewing for Avon Descent.
9. Avon River Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By MelH681 - Perth, Australia
A great walk along the Avon river, this bridge is fun to go along. A classic York moment each time I visit.
10. York Olive Oil Co
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Ian-Down-Under - Perth, Australia
Lovely ice creams and the place is surrounded by wildflowers on the side of the dirt roads leading in. There is a playground with a couple of flying foxes, and some shady places to sit down and devour those great ice creams just bought, so has it all! Friendly gent - I think it was Arnaud - behind the counter was inundated with customers but kept his cool. Well done! And can I have another tub of pistachio icecream please?
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