Photography by Michelle McDonogh

York, Western Australia

Historic Town in the wheatbelt of WA with excellent Accommodation, many tourist attractions & hospitality establishments dating back to 1835 York was the first inland settlement in Western Australia.

 

 

Eating in York (EAT at one of our many alfresco cafes, pubs and offerings to suit all tastes)

Hotels, restaurants, ALFRESCO & Take Away

  • Alice at The Palace (York Hotel) 145 Avon Tce York (8) 9641 2454

  • Botanicalia Cafe and Artisan Store - 152 Avon Tce, York (8) 9641 2334

  • Castle Hotel 97 Avon Tce, York (8) 9641 1007

  • Flour Mill Cafe & Restaurant - 7-13 Broome St, York 0439094528

  • Grannies Home Kitchen - 104 Avon Tce, York (8) 9641 2553

  • GreenHills Inn 444 Greenhills Rd Greenhills (22kms from York) (8)9641 4095

  • Golden York Chinese - 143 Avon Tce, York (08) 9641 2888 (Closed Mondays)

  • Gull Roadhouse - 63 Avon Tce, York (8) 9641 1067 (7am - 7pm Daily)

  • Jules Cafe - 119 Avon Tce, York (8) 9641 1832 (Closed Sundays and Evenings)

  • Cafe 139 - 139 Avon Tce, York (8) 9641 1697

  • Nguyen Bakery Cafe Bakery - Avon Tce, York (08) 9641 2382

  • Penny Farthing Sweets - Avon Tce, York 0448 022 497

  • Perts Pantry - Broome Street at the old Flour MIll 0407 190 156

  • Settlers House - 125 Avon Tce York (8) 96411884

  • SkyDive Express- 3453 Spencer's Brook Road York (08) 9461 2905

  • TNT Pizza - 112 Avon Tce, York (08) 9641 2600

  • The Olive Branch -4458 Great Southern Hwy, York (8) 9641 1320

 

Population ~3.200  | 
Town: 2.788 [ 1996 ABS Census ]
Rainfall 434mm [ 16 inches ]
Climate mean max 25.1
            mean min 10.9
Shire area 2010 Km2

York Visitor Centre
York Townhall, 81 Avon Tce
ph: +61 8 9641 1301
fax: +61 8 9641-1787

“Comfortable, spacious air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms, central dining room and sheltered alfresco with BBQ’s adjacent to a lounge with lots of interesting books, DVD’s for free hire (DVD player and TV in rooms) plus other fascinating displays. Delightful gardens where you can wander or sit in the shade. Ron and Leanne are amazing hosts; it is impossible to fault their hospitality and the way they keep Grandhouse beautifully maintained.”
— Eoin Douglas-Smith

Useful Numbers

  • Cellarbrations Duke of York - Avon Tce, bottle shop (8) 9641 1152

  • Church of Christ, Avon Terrace (08) 9641 2056

  • Uniting Church, cnr Pool / Grey Streets (08) 9641 1585

  • Doctor, 6 Howick (08) 9641 0000

  • Dental (08) 9641 2925

  • Fire Brigade, Avon Tce (08) 9641 1100

  • Hospital, Trews Rd (08) 9641 1200

  • Pharmacy, 108 Avon Tce (08) 9641 1044

  • Police Station, Avon Tce (08) 9641 1400

  • Post Office, Avon Tce (08) 9641 1404

  • Shire Council Office, Joaquina St (08) 9641 2233

  • St John Ambulance, Joaquina St (08) 9641 1300

  • York Quality Butcher 117 Avon Tce (8) 96411025 Gourmet Meats, Kebabs, Free Range Poultry, BBQ hampers

  • York Co-op - IGA Avon Tce (8) 9641 1006

  • York Visitors Ctre, cnr Avon Tce & Joaquina St (08) 9641 1301

  • York Shire Office & Licensing Ctre - Joaquina St (8) 9641 2233

  • York Telecentre - Joaquina St: (8) 9641 2328

PLAY and explore

 

BANKING

York & Districts Community Bank
Branch of the Bendigo Bank, Avon Tce
+61 8 9641 2609
 York@BendigoBank.com.au

Westpac
147 Avon Tce+61 8 9641 1303

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DOWNLOAD FREE APP - "Shire or York Trails and Tours"

 

  • Beverley Gliding : This Beverley based club has a fleet of two 3 seat aircraft, 2 single seat and two pawnee towplanes.

  • Alpaca Farm ; 4246 Grt SthnHwy York. 0458 486 601 A unique experience on a working alpaca farm. Open Sun 10am-4pm

  • Botanicalia Cafe and Artisan Store : Avon Tce York : Great coffee, cake and beautiful handcrafts from artists across Australia

  • Courthouse and Goal Complex ; Avon Tce (8) 9641 2072 Buildings date from 1840 and include Courtrooms, Police Station, troopers cottage, goal cells and stable yard. Open Thurs-Mon 10am -4pm March till Dec.

  • Great Southern Gallery - Avon Tce York. :Fine Timber Furniture handcrafted by cabinet-maker Soren Nie

  • Northam Hot Air Ballooning - With Launch sites located in Northam, With Yorks Rural landscapes, rolling hills, lush green fields, meandering streams,this is the Ultimate place to experience the enchantment of hot air ballooning.

  • Mount Brown Lookout Pioneer Dve York : 342m above sea level, Mt Brown provides a beautiful 360 degree panoramic view of York. Wonderful setting for a picnic or BBQ.

  • Sky Dive York 3453 Spencer's Brook Rd York 1300 663 634 Multi Award Winning : Try a Tandem SkyDive or learn to skydive with the latest equipment, professional instruction and unrivaled facilities.

  • Swinging Bridge Lowe Street YORK (End of Avon Park)

  • The Residency Museum - Brook St York, (8) 9641 1751 Step back in Time and learn about York's Fascinating History. With displays changing regularly, there is always something new to see. Tue Wed Thurs 1-3pm Sat Sun PH 11am - 3-30pm

  • The Sock Factory - Stephen St York (8) 9641 2122

  • York Olive Oil/Icecream -Ashworth Rd off Grt Southern Hwy :Operating Factory and shop fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil (8)9641 2200

  • York Motor Museum - Avon Tce York (8) 9641 1288 Established 1979 and recognised as one of the finest private collections of Veteran Vintage Classic and Racing Cars in Australia. Open Daily

  • York Swimming Pool Cnr Bird Street/Georgiana St York Open 1 Nov - 31 March (8) 9641 1410

  • York Bushland Garden Cnr Grey and Ford Streets York