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Beverley WA 6304 (Pop 820)
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Beverley is an attractive heritage township on the Avon River 137 km east of Perth. This important rural service centre, noted for its varied architectural styles, sits on the Great Southern Hwy and is surrounded by rich wheat and wool farms. Beverley is one of WA’s oldest settlements (1838) with the township established some thirty years later. The arrival of the railway (1886) and goldfields water pipeline (1908) helped ensure its future. Yabbie Races (Feb), Art Show (Easter), Clydesdale & Vintage Day (June), Agricultural Show & Annual Quick Shear (Aug), Rose Show (Oct), Harvest Festival (Nov).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Aeronautical Museum, Vincent St unique displays, photographs and models that pay tribute to WA’s aviators and aviation history. Dead Finish Museum, Hunt Rd housed within the town’s oldest building (1871) with excellent displays and memorabilia. Open (11am-3pm) Sun (Mar-Nov). Beverley Railway Station (1886) Tudor-style building now housing the Beverley Council Art Collection. Open (11am-2.30pm) Thurs/Fri, (10am-2pm) Sat and (12pm-4pm) Sun. (Closed January).

Nearby:
Avondale Discovery Farm (6 km west) working farm and agricultural research station featuring a 1850s homestead, period furnishings, historic farming equipment and animal nursery. Gwambygine Reserve (10 km north) pretty picnic spot. Yenyenning Lakes (32 km s-e) large salt lakes that provide a haven for a large variety of birdlife and also used for water sports. County Peak Lookout (35 km s-e) breathtaking views.  ritage

Accommodation:
Beverley has a couple of hotels, a B&B and caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: 139 Vincent St. Tel (08) 9646 1555.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (117 km west). 

Hospital:
Beverley Hospital, Sewell St. Tel (08) 9646 3200.