Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Avon River Festival
(
www.avondescent.com.au
;
early Aug)
Street parade, markets and fireworks followed by the
Avon Descent, a gruelling 133km whitewater event for power dinghies, kayaks and ca-
noes.
SPORT
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Sights & Activities
Burlong Pool
This picnic-ready natural pool on the Avon River is a very significant Noongar site. It is
believed to be the summer home of the Wargal, the giant snakelike creature that created
the waterways, and brought life to the land. It's customary to throw a handful of sand into
the water out of respect. If the water stirs, keep out; otherwise all's well. Information
boards recount this story and the site's history.
Follow the river southwest from the visitor centre for 3.5km. This is part of an 18km
path along the river called Dorntj Koorliny (Walking Together). Otherwise, take Fitzger-
ald Rd, which becomes Burlong Rd, and follow it to the end.
NATURAL POOL
Morby Cottage
(Katrine Rd; adult/child $2/1; 10.30am-4pm Sun)
Built in 1836 as the home of John Morrell
(founder of Northam), it now houses various family heirlooms and early Northam memor-
abilia.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Old Railway Station Museum
(Fitzgerald St; adult/child $2/0.50; 10.30am-4pm Sun)
This museum, housed in an 1886 National
Trust-registered building, showcases railway memorabilia.
MUSEUM
Windward Adventures
(
BALLOONING
Apr-Oct)
Sunset flights
08-9621 2000;
www.ballooning.net.au
; weekday/weekend flights $270/320;
followed by a champagne breakfast.
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Eating
CAFE
$
Cafe Yasou
