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York
York was Western Australia’s first inland settlement and was established in 1831, making it historic by Australian standards. The small town has some charming old buildings, a couple of small museums and some nice restaurants and cafés.
Practical information
York Tourist Bureau
81 Avon Terrace, York
Tel (08) 9641 1301
Website www.yorktouristbureau.com.au
Open 9am-5pm daily
Hostel accommodation
Kookaburra Dream
152 Avon Terrace, York
Tel (08) 9641 2936
Sights & activities
Ballooning
Windward Adventures (tel (08) 9621 2000) run balloon flights over the Avon Valley.
Residency Museum
This small museum has displays on local history.
Brook Street, York
Tel (08) 9641 1751
Admission $4
Open Tue-Thu 1pm-3pm, Sat-Sun 11am-3.30pm
York Motor Museum
The York Motor Museum has a collection of vintage and classic cars dating back to 1886.
116 Avon Terrace, York
Tel (08) 9641 1288
Website www.yorkwa.com.au/Motor.Museum/
Admission $8.50
Open 9.30am-3pm daily
