Tours · York
Avon River Suspension Bridge
Avon River Suspension Bridge — scenic pedestrian bridge with lovely views of the river and town (free)
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York
Western Australia · Australia
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- A day
- ~A$85
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- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
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Off the beaten track
Why York
- Western Australia's oldest inland town with stunning 19th-century heritage streetscapes
- Easy day trip or weekend escape from Perth (under 2 hours' drive)
- Outstanding stargazing thanks to low light pollution and wide Wheatbelt skies
York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia, nestled in the picturesque Avon Valley about 97 kilometres east of Perth. Founded in 1831 — just two years after the Swan River Colony — the entire town has been declared a Historic Town by the National Trust, with more than 200 heritage-listed buildings and sites showcasing beautifully preserved Victorian and Federation architecture. For backpackers, York is a charming day trip or weekend escape from Perth, offering heritage streetscapes, country pubs, stargazing, and Avon Valley adventure activities at a fraction of big-city prices. The town has a population of around 2,400.
Where to stay in York
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Things to do in York
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Nightlife
Country pub session - HE
Nature
Heritage walk - SA
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Tours
Stargazing - YM
- YR
Culture
York Residency Museum
Nightlife · York
Country pub session
Country pub session — grab a cold schooner at the Castle Hotel (est. 1852), one of WA's oldest pubs
Nature · York
Heritage walk
Heritage walk — stroll along Avon Terrace admiring more than 200 heritage-listed buildings, including the grand York Town Hall (1911) and Faversham House (free)
Adventure · York
Skydiving over the Avon Valley
Skydiving over the Avon Valley — tandem jumps with views over the patchwork farmland and river valley (from ~$300 AUD)
- Price
- A$300
Tours · York
Stargazing
Stargazing — York's dark skies make it one of the best spots near Perth for astrophotography and naked-eye stargazing, especially April–October (free)
Culture · York
York Motor Museum
York Motor Museum — collection of vintage cars, motorbikes, and memorabilia from Model Ts to modern racers ($12 AUD entry)
- Price
- A$12
Getting to York
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