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Avon Ascent  

The Avon Ascent offers a self drive tour through Perth scenic hinterland to a series of special places in the Avon Valley. It is directly aimed at demonstrating the importance of landcare to city dwellers. The drive from Perth to the historic town of ...

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Avon Park  

Avon Park is situated in Low Street on the banks of the Avon River. This park is ideal for visitors to relax and enjoy a barbecue or picnic. At one end of Avon Park is the Suspension Bridge built in 1906. The bridge provides a foot crossing over t ...

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Gwambygine Park  

Gwambygine Park is on one of the few remaining permanent pools of the Avon River, just 11 kilometres south of York along the road to Beverley. Permanent pools are vital for the survival of local wildlife during Western Australia's long, dry summers. ...

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Holy Trinity Church  

Holy Trinity Church in York is one of the oldest Anglican churches in Western Australia. The historic church was built using handmade bricks in the 1850s and sits amidst picturesque grounds overlooking the Avon River. The Victorian Romanesque style ...

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Mount Brown Lookout  

Mount Brown which is 342 metres above sea level is within five minutes of the York townsite and is reached via Pioneer Drive. The lookout is accessible by foot or vehicle, and provides a beautiful 360 degree panoramic view of York and its surrounds. ...

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Sandalwood Press  

The Sandalwood Press is Western Australia's only working printing museum with displays of old printing equipment. Guided tours and demonstrations are available. It offers a huge selection of things to see and do for those seeking involvement, adventu ...

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Sandalwood Yards & Tipperary School  

This is the site of the depot for sandalwood, which was transported to Fremantle, then shipped to Asia for incense and oil. Hundreds of cutters made a living bush felling the wood in the mid 1860's. Very little sandalwood, an extremely slow growing ...

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St Patrick's Church  

The present St Patrick's Church's foundation stone was laid on St Patrick's day, 1875, and completed in 1886. The church was built of local stone in Gothic Revival design and features imported stain glass windows which were imported from Italy. The ...

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The Old York Hospital  

The Old York Hospital is an interesting two-storey heritage brick building, which was built in 1895. It is rumoured to be haunted, with varying reports of ghost sightings. The hospital was designed by architect George Temple-Poole, and was built to ...

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Uniting Church - York  

The historic Uniting Church in York is a charming gothic style granite stone church which was built in 1888. Driving down York Street, your eyes will be drawn to the magnificent building, which holds a prominent position in the town and adds to the b ...

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York Town Hall  

York Town Hall was built in 1911 and is a significant part of York’s townscape. It is a fine example of Edwardian opulence, with its elaborate corner entry, feature clock, extensive use of columns, ornate facade and significant fanlight over the ma ...

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