Top Things to do in Avon Valley
The 6 Best Specialty Museums in Avon Valley, Western Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Avon Valley, Australia including Connor's Mill Museum Toodyay, Bilya Koort Boodja, York Motor Museum, York Residency Museum, Newcastle Gaol Museum, Cola Cafe and Museum.
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1. Connor's Mill Museum Toodyay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Q7840EUdanl - Bunbury, Australia
The mill dates to 1870 and was the third steam powered mill built in Toodyay after the Drummond and Monger mills and with a reputation for producing high quality flour. In 1917 it became a powerhouse and supplied Toodyay until 1955 when Toodyay was connected to the SEC grid. The building sat idle until 1975 when the Tourist Bureau was established. Over the next quarter century the building was restored, stairs to the upper floors and a steam engine installed. It became a museum with the relocation of the Tourist Information. Great information panels and interesting artifacts. Worth the climb to the top floor. Connor's cottage is located on the other side of the Visitor Centre and is leased to business interests.
2. 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
3. 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!
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Cola Cafe and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By toodyaygirl - Toodyay, Australia
This cafe has an enormous amount of coca cola things on display, really good to see as well as their food and drinks.
