Top Things to do in Avon Valley
What to do and see in Avon Valley, Western Australia: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Avon Valley, Australia including Windward Balloon Adventures, York Motor Museum, New Norcia Museum & Art Gallery, York Town Hall, Newcastle Gaol Museum, Christmas 360, The Monastery, Northam Visitor Centre.
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 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!
3. 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.
4. 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.
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. 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!
7. The Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By PepiG588 - Western Australia, Australia
Husband and I stayed one night in the Guesthouse during our recent wildflower escapade. We did the 2 hour town tour with Gary, our guide. He is very passionate about preservation of the place and knows the history very well presenting it in an informal manner. He even gave us a piano recital. The town oozes serenity and hopefully it will get restored to its former glory. It is the only Monastic town in Western Australia and deserves to be looked after Our accommodation in the Guesthouse was basic, clean and in very pleasant surroundings. The beds and pillows are very comfortable. We attended the nightly vespers and had dinner in the dining room which was soup for entree and rissoles and salad for mains. The bread was baked at the New Norcia Bakery known for beautiful bread and it didn’t disappoint. There was plenty of food so nobody went hungry. It was nice just to walk around the grounds and feel the peace. The church bells weren’t working when we were there and we hope they will be repaired soon as it will add to the feel of the place to hear them
8. Northam Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 59 reviews
Located in the Avon Valley, Northam is home to a range of tourist and heritage attractions. Call in to find out more about our: • Aboriginal and Environmental Interpretive Centre • Popular migrants display • Historic buildings, museums, galleries • Tours and trails • Gifts and souvenirs • Cafes & restaurants, events and activities • Free Wi-Fi • Train bookings • Exciting public artwork Attractions include the Avon River, white swans, suspension bridge, horse racing, ballooning and wineries. 6 days every week, you can get here via the Avonlink train, giving you the opportunity to relax and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.
Reviewed By ruralbroad - Greater Perth, Australia
This was a great place to kill a couple of hours in Northam...situated on the River in front of the suspension Bridge, staff are very helpful and the displays tell you of the history of Northam. There are maps and brochures of the local attractions and a Café overlooking the River. Next door is the Aboriginal & Environmental Interactive Centre, which is also worth having a look at.
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