Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(121 Avon Tce; 8am-4pm Mon-Sat)
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Putting a colourful spin on heritage York since 1990,
Jules Cafe channels a Lebanese heritage for top-notch kebabs, falafel and Middle Eastern
sweets. A funky new-age accent is introduced with organic, vege and gluten-free options.
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Information
Visitor Centre
(
08-9641 1301;
www.avonvalleywa.com.au
; 81 Avon Tce, Town Hall;
10am-4pm)
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Getting There & Away
Transwa
( 1300 662 205;
www.transwa.wa.gov.au
)
coach routes include:
GE2 (three per week) to East Perth ($16, 1½ hours), Mundaring ($13, 47 minutes), Hyden
($38, 3¼ hours) and Esperance ($78, 8½ hours)
GS2 to Northam ($8, 33 minutes, six per week), Mt Barker ($53, 5¼ hours, four per
week) and Albany ($58, six hours, four per week)
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Northam
POP 6000
This busy commercial centre is the major town of the Avon Valley. It's a likeable place
with some fine heritage buildings and pleasant cafes, but little to justify a longer stay. The
railway line from Perth once ended here and miners had to make the rest of the weary trek
to the goldfields by road; it now continues all the way to Sydney.
In recent years, Northam has become the hub for various Avon Valley festivals.
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Festivals & Events
Avon Valley Vintage Festival
(ww.avonvalleywa.com.au; late Mar-early Apr)
Three days of antiques and collectables, and vin-
tage spins on fashion, cars and bicycles.
VINTAGE, ANTIQUES
Avon Valley Gourmet Food & Wine Festival
(
www.avonvalleywa.com.au
;
early Jun)
A weekend of artisan food, wine and produce from the
Avon Valley and around the state.
FOOD, WINE
