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The historic York Courthouse Complex has under gone an exciting transformation!

York is ready to be inundated with young people and their families over the upcoming WA day long weekend, with the return of YORKids – A Winter Adventure to the event calendar. From magic shows and tiny door discoveries to roving bands and camel rides - YORKids has something for every little and their bigs!! Load up your favourite playlist and take a trip to YORKids this June long weekend and choose your own Winter adventure. YORKids is delivered by the Shire of York, with grant funding assistance from Sports Australia. Check out the YORKids Program or give the Visitors Centre team a call on 9641 1301 to help you plan your YORKids Winter adventure.

York's tiniest residents have made a return! Find 8 tiny doors created for big imaginations by local volunteers and the Shire of York.

In January 2020 Brenton and Gayle Jones became the new owners of York Cottages. The property consisted of three gorgeous cottages and Burnley House. This gave them the opportunity to combat some of life’s challenges: Gayle was planning to retire from full-time corporate life and needed a new project, they wanted to accommodate Brenton's lovely mum as she grows older and create a place for Brenton to retreat from his busy business in Perth.

More than $500,000 worth of free tourism vouchers will be handed out at Perth Airport this week to welcome interstate and international arrivals, providing a major boost to local tourism operators as borders ease.

WA finally opened its doors to the world yesterday for the first time in 697 days, with around 5,000 interstate and international arrivals expected to land on Thursday flights alone.

The YORK BRANCH of the Veteran Car Club of WA (Inc) has made a difficult decision to postpone the annual YORK MOTOR SHOW for 2022.

The York Visitor Centre is closed from 4pm, 23 December up until Monday 3 January 2022

Walk, run, ride or drive the House and Garden Lights Trail  and see York sparkle! 10 Buckingham Road 71 Panmure Road 7 Chamberlain Street 27 Osnaburg Road 7 Grey Street

Entries now open for the 2021 Best Decorated Business Competition

The Residency Museum has re-opened to the Public Friday 1pm-3pm and Saturday/Sunday 11m-3pm.

The annual two-week festival boasts a jam-packed program of performances, public talks, workshops, and demonstrations held in and around the town from 25 September to 10 October 2021. Across the Festival’s second weekend, literary lovers won’t want to miss the Writers Program, curated by The West Australian’s Will Yeoman. The program features a host of renowned Western Australian authors speaking at intimate talks and group panels about their works.

York is situated only 97kms from Perth and its festival vibe, cultural landscape and rural beauty entice you to discover its hidden treasures. The Nosh & Nod offers a variety of accommodation options across two locations in the heart of the historic town of York.

Help keep your child safe in the water. Enrol in VacSwim now for the October 2021 and summer 2022 school holidays. VacSwim enrolments now open.

WestCycle, the peak body for riding in Western Australia, will be hosting the Cycling Event, WA State Fondo Series Round 2 York on Sunday 29th August. This event will commence at 8:00AM and will conclude at approximately 1:00PM. The following roads will form part of the route the cyclists take (see map on reverse): ● Knotts Road/Talbot Road ● Talbot W Road ● Qualen W Road

Northam Ballooning Events have advised that in light of the recent Covid-19 outbreaks across the nation and subsequent lockdowns, border closures and travel restrictions into WA, they have made the difficult decision to postpone and reschedule the 2021 National Ballooning Championships, Northam, with plans to reschedule the event to April/May 2022.

Wheatbelt Luxury Escapes offers two unique short stay properties

Free Outback Packs for Travellers

The Visitor Centre is seeking a vibrant and passionate person to join the team!

Starting in Northam, WA’s greatest river race is back in 2021 from the 13-15 August. The powerboats, the paddlers, the festivals and all the excitement of the river! The NORTHAM BILYA FESTIVAL is not just the two day epic race over 124km, it also includes a whole selection of shorter races to suit all levels of experience or ability. https://www.avondescent.com.au/

To enable York Visitor Centre team members to participate in training sessions, the Centre will be closed this Friday 30th July 2021 from 9.30am-12.30pm. For information regarding where to Stay, Play or Eat whilst in York, Your journey can start here!

The township of York and its haunted past will be featured in an upcoming play by the Black Swan State Theatre Company at the Heath Ledger Theatre.

Will you brighten the day of a visitor by sharing your smile and knowledge once a week?  Then become a Visitor Centre Volunteer! Volunteers are needed from across the York community in the York Visitor Centre during busy festival and tourism seasons.

The National Trust of Western Australia is pleased to announce the historic York Courthouse Complex has been leased to a small team of passionate art lovers, who plan to open the space as a gallery of Western Australian Art.

***PET TEET PARK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING AS OF 22 JULY 2021 *** Pet Teet Park is the only Canola for Tourism field in the York area open to the public to walk through. If you see Canola flowering on farming properties throughout the Shire, please remember to: - Stay Out of Crops - Park Vehicles Safely - Respect Private Properties

Mother's Day is the opportunity to focus on mum and York is ready to welcome her. Browse through Gift ideas and options available from some of our unique York based businesses.

See ‘Remembering Them’ Exhibition about WW1 poets in the Shire Library from Thursday 15 to Thursday 29 April 2021

Please be advised of the following road closures and CBD parking options for the York Motorcycle Festival.

York rolled out the welcome mat to guests from Toodyay, Goomalling, Northam, Chittering and Beverley Visitor Centres when the York Visitor Centre hosted a tourism familiarisation (famil) last Thursday.

Experience York's Easter Collectors Trail and pick up a one off piece or special something from one of the many shops and market stalls on offer!