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Avonwestern Valleyaustralia's - Region - walks, wildflowerS & trails beverley goomalling northam toodyay york Beverley A DAY AT YOUR OWN PACE #BEVERLEYWA Brooking Street Reserve Walking distance from the main street and just around the corner from the RV Park is a small but bountiful Bush Reserve on Brooking Street. The reserve has 12 native orchid species of which many are seen from July - October. The hybrid pink fairy and cowslip orchid is a species that attracts many here. Deep Pool Reserve Located along the Dale River, is a beautiful spot rich with flora and fauna. To get there go south of Beverley on the Great Southern Highway, turn onto Westdale Road. Further up Westdale Rd is Deep Pool Rd, where you will find the Reserve at the end. Poison Hill Reserve The reserve is located around 10km east of Beverley off Morbinning Road, on Aiken Road. Late winter to early spring is your best chance at spotting some beautiful spider orchids. The everlastings are always spectacular here too. Common flowers Banksia Everlastings Various Orchids Fringed Lilies Wattle Beverley Visitor Information Centre 141 Vincent Street BEVERLEY WA 6304 P: (08) 9646 1600 |E: [email protected] |www.beverleywa.com Goomalling A taste of country life @visitgoomalling Common flowers Banksia Everlastings Ant Orchid Blood Spider Orchid Spider Orchid Donkey Orchid Wattle #goomatown #Visitgoomalling Mortlock River Reserve Accessible from the Mortlock River rest stop on Goomalling- Toodyay Road, use the firebreak to wander through the reserve to discover orchids, wildflowers, birds and fauna thriving in the Mortlock River eco-system, which feeds into the Avon River. Konnongorring Reserves is a must stop for nature lovers. From the recreation reserve to Gabby Quoi Quoi lookout, tread lightly as you try to uncover the rare orchids in the area. Walyormouring Reserve Stretch your legs on the interpretive walk trail which touches on indigenous history, flora and fauna and the insitu gnammas. Finish the trail at the picnic area, cook up dinner on the fire BBQ and sleep under the stars. Free overnight camping permitted (2) nights, eco-toilet onsite. Goomalling Visitor Information Centre 28 Throssell Street (Caravan Park reception) GOOMALLING WA 6460 P: (08) 9629 1183 | E: [email protected] Northam experience the heart of the avon valley @visitnortham Common flowers Everlastings Various Orchids Fringed Lilies Blue Leschenaultia Blue/ Purple Dampiera Kangaroo Paw #visitnortham Clackline Reserve From the Great Eastern Highway (heading towards Perth), turn right onto Refractory Road, and follow this until the end, where you will turn left. Follow this road around, and you will see the Clackline Reserve. Clackline also has a number of other walk trails (including the popular Flora Trail) which can be accessed by starting at Lion Park (Spencers Brook Road). Also look out for Bobakine reserve nearby. Woondowing Nature Reserve From the Great Eastern Highway (heading towards Perth), turn right onto Coates Road (after you pass through Bakers Hill). Follow this road around, until you reach Sims Road, where you should turn right. Follow Sims Road along, and you will see the nature reserve area on your right-hand side. Northam Visitor Centre 2 Grey Street NORTHAM WA 6401 P: (08) 9622 2100 |E: [email protected] Toodyay a valley for all seasons @visittoodyay Common flowers Everlastings Various Orchids Blue Leschenaultia Wattle #TOODYAY #VALLEYFORALLSEASONS Dawn Atwell Reserve Dawn Atwell reserve is easily accessed from Julimar Road with a parking area, picnic table and interpretive signage near the corner of Parkland Drive. The fire breaks and tracks are ideal for walking and the terrain is relatively flat. The reserve is renowned for its wild flowers with over a hundred species recorded there. Pelham Reserve Situated at the top of Duke Street, Pelham Reserve is steep and hilly and provides many scenic viewpoints over the town. Parking is located at the main lookout along with picnic & toilet facilities and the James Drummond Memorial garden. There are a number of walk tracks to explore and in spring the slopes are carpeted in pink Everlasting flowers.. Wongamine Reserve From the Goomalling Toodyay Road, Wongamine Reserve can be accessed from parking bays on Forest and Beejording Roads. This reserve consistently hosts a variety of wildflowers including the Winter Spider Orchid. There are a number of fire breaks that can be used as walk tracks to explore the pristine bushland. Toodyay Visitor Centre 7 Piesse Street TOODYAY WA 6566 P: (08) 9574 9380 | E: [email protected] York your journey back in time starts here @visitYORK Common flowers Blue Leschenaultia Cowslip Orchid Donkey Orchid Spider Orchid Buttercups Purple Enamel Orchid Cat Paws Spreading Coneflower Everlastings Golf Links Walk (Oswald Sergeant Reserve) #EXPERIENCEYORK 5kms west of York on Great Southern Hwy departing from York Golf Club. This four-kilometre track includes a stunning range of acacia species, wildflowers and the odd wallaby and echidna have been spotted here too! A hotspot in wildflower season to view a number of Orchid species, everlastings and towering Mallee Gum and Powder Bark trees. Gwambygine Park Great Southern Hwy, 10kms south of York coming from Beverley. The best time to visit is winter & Spring with the river flowing and surrounding landscape in full greenery. A hotspot for birdlife and native fauna. Gwambygine Park is also a RV and pet friendly camp spot offering gas BBQ’s, picnic tables, potable water and public toilets. Mokine Reserve The reserve is a hotspot for photos due to its stunning display of wildflowers in Spring. The roadside is dotted with buttercups, everlastings and Canola can often be viewed along the picturesque drive out to Mokine Reserve. York Visitor Centre 81 Avon Terrace (inside York Town Hall) YORK WA 6302 P: (08) 9641 1301 | E: [email protected] for Importantyour adventure info avonvalleywa.com.au/ PetTeet Park Canola's striking yellow flowers evoke the desire to get that 1625 Qualen West Road, Gilgering Insta perfect selfie, but like other cereal crops Canola is an M: 0407 631 020 income source for local farmers. When entering the field you not only trample the crop, you create a bio-security risk Russell Farm including potential spread of disease and cross 31 Cut Hill Road, Balladong contamination of seeds and other pests. E: [email protected] Good News!! Did you know we have local businesses White Gum Farm specifically set up for visitors to take photos in 68 Cameron Road, York Canola? 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