Things to Do in York
7 activities and experiences for backpackers.
Avon River Suspension Bridge — scenic pedestrian bridge with lovely views of the river and town
Avon River Suspension Bridge — scenic pedestrian bridge with lovely views of the river and town (free)
Country pub session — grab a cold schooner at the Castle Hotel, one of WA's oldest pubs
Country pub session — grab a cold schooner at the Castle Hotel (est. 1852), one of WA's oldest pubs
Heritage walk — stroll along Avon Terrace admiring more than 200 heritage-listed buildings, including the grand York Town Hall and Faversham House
Heritage walk — stroll along Avon Terrace admiring more than 200 heritage-listed buildings, including the grand York Town Hall (1911) and Faversham House (free)
Skydiving over the Avon Valley — tandem jumps with views over the patchwork farmland and river valley
Skydiving over the Avon Valley — tandem jumps with views over the patchwork farmland and river valley (from ~$300 AUD)
Stargazing — York's dark skies make it one of the best spots near Perth for astrophotography and naked-eye stargazing, especially April–October
Stargazing — York's dark skies make it one of the best spots near Perth for astrophotography and naked-eye stargazing, especially April–October (free)
York Motor Museum — collection of vintage cars, motorbikes, and memorabilia from Model Ts to modern racers
York Motor Museum — collection of vintage cars, motorbikes, and memorabilia from Model Ts to modern racers ($12 AUD entry)
York Residency Museum — local history museum in one of WA's oldest buildings, covering colonial and Aboriginal heritage
York Residency Museum — local history museum in one of WA's oldest buildings, covering colonial and Aboriginal heritage