York Town Hall

York WA 6302 (Pop 3 300)
Pic: by Nachoman-au

York is a superb National Trust listed-township on the pretty Avon River 96 km east of Perth. WA’s first inland European settlement (1831) has recently become a popular tourist destination due to its ideal location and beautifully preserved and restored 19^th century buildings. Country Music Festival (Feb), York Society Photographic Awards (Apr), Antique Fair (Apr), Olive Harvest Festival (June), Festival of Cars (July), Jazz Festival (Sept), Spring Garden Festival (Oct).

Tourist Attractions & Info:
Historic York (57 sites) including Church of St Patrick (1875), Railway Station (1880s), Court House (1895), Old Hospital (1896), Town Hall (1911). Avon Park, Low St pretty riverside recreational area. Sandalwood Press Museum, cnr Macartney & Grey Sts. WA’s only operational printing museum. Open (10am-4pm) weekdays. York Motor Museum, Avon Tce. Residency Museum, Broome St. Needle & Costume Gallery, cnr Macartney & Georgian Sts with historic displays.

Nearby:
Mt Brown Lookout (3 km s-e) panoramic views. Gwambygine Park (10 km south) scenic riverside recreational park with boardwalk. Toapin Weir and Mt Stirling (64 km east) stunning vistas.

Accommodation:
York has a motel, a couple of hotels, B&Bs, several holiday cottages/units, 4 farmstays and a caravan park. Visitor Information Centre: 81 Avon Tce. Tel (08) 9641 1301.

Airport:
Perth Airport (PER), 2 George Wiencke Drive, Perth Airport. Tel (08) 9478 8888. (85 km west).

Hospital:
York Hospital, Trews Rd. Tel (08) 9641 0200.