Avon Valley Natural Attractions

Broome Terrace Picnic Area

Groome Terrace Picnic Area is situated overlooking the Avon River with shady trees and grassed areas perfect for family picnics.

BBQs and...

Toodyay Heritage Trail

The Toodyay Heritage Trail is 2 and a half kilometres in length and takes about 45 minutes to walk. Parts of the trail follow the north bank of...

South Ledge Picnic Site

Ledge Picnic Site is a popular picnic site with great views overlooking Mundaring Weir wall to the dam and the Lower Helena Valley. It is home to...

Yenyening Lakes

Thirty-six kilometres south east of Beverley. A popular site for water sports, ie. Skiing, motor boating, yachting and swimming.

In...

Lake Leschenaultia

Lake Leschenaultia is a manmade lake constructed in 1897 for the WA Government Railway, to water Steam Engines at the Chidlow Well Station. ...

Northam Historic Town Walk

Northam boasts the largest number of historic buildings in Western Australia, outside Fremantle.

Call into the Avon Valley Visitors...

Darling Range

The Darling Range is the tilted edge of a large plateau that is the foundation of this part of Western Australia. It is here where some of the...

Avon River

The picturesque Avon River flows through the township of Northam, offering wonderful picnic settings.

The pedestrian suspension bridge...

Bilgoman Well Heritage Trail

Located 9kms east of Midland along the Great Eastern Highway, The Bilgoman Well Heritage Trail is a 100 metre walking track through bushland to 1...

Boyagin Rock

Located southwest of Brookton, Boyagin Rock is an imposing granite outcrop surrounded by a diverse Nature Reserve. Visiting Boyagin is a must for...

Blackboy Ridge Park

This 64 hectare reserve is rich in wildflowers, with great views across the Brockman River flats. Winter creeks make this pristine hideaway a...

Zig Zag Scenic Drive

The Zig Zag Scenic Drive is a one-way scenic drive, which leads downhill through the Gooseberry Hill National Park. It provides spectacular views...

Bells Rapids

Located in Brigadoon, this picnic and bush walking spot at Bells Rapids is a prime viewing area to see the competitors in the annual Avon Descent...

Canning River

The Canning River was first sighted by Captain James Stirling in March 1827 2 years before the founding of the Swan River Colony.

The...

Mount Dale

From the summit of Mount Dale the flat plains of the wheatbelt country spread out to the east, while to the west a hint of glimmering sea tugs at...

Bickley Reservoir

The Bickley Reservoir, 1 of Western Australia's many water catchments, is a popular spot for day trips in Perth.

Facilities available...

New Norcia Heritage Trail

Just 132 kilometres north of Perth, or an easy two hour drive, lies one of Australia's most important heritage sites. Founded by Dom Rosendo...