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The York Visitor Centre will be closed from 4pm on 23 December and reopening on Tuesday 4 January 2022.

The Residency Museum will re-open on Saturday 6 November 2021 from 11am to 3pm. Residents are invited to attend the opening where light refreshments will be provided. The Museum will initially open for reduced hours on Wednesdays from 1 - 3pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 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 Motor Show weekend includes three vintage buses stopping at seven locations in close proximity to car parking for visitors to hop on/off taking in some of York's most iconic attractions.

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

York was inundated with young people and their families over the recent WA day long weekend, with the return of YORKids – A Winter Adventure to the event calendar.

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!

From 13 March until 2 May 2021 Gallery 152 will be showing a new exhibition titled “Of flora and fauna” highlighting what Australia’s native flora and fauna has to offer. The three featured artists Jason McDonald, Annie Kavanagh and Myra Mitchell present their approach to showcase Australia's native flora and fauna through photography and paintings

The Avon Valley offers a plethora of events over the coming weeks, so pack up the car and take a road trip across the beautiful Avon Valley.

Good news for the fans of the York Festival - it will return on Saturday, 6 March 2021, and Sunday, 7 March 2021, with the March Mini-Fest! The weekend will be jam-packed with activities for the whole family to get you excited for the main York Festival later this year (25 September to 10 October 2021).

Photo: Greg Davis. Step back in time and explore the Magnificent York Town Hall. Join us on 1 March 2021 at 10am for our York Town Hall Guided Tour. Bespoke Town Hall Tours can also be conducted by prior arrangement. Group Bookings - min. 10 persons max. 25 per tour. Available 7 days a week $7adults/ $6 concession. Accompanying group guides and companion card holders Free of Charge. For further details and bookings phone 9641 1301.

Call out to all Artists, Crafters and Artisans in the Wheatbelt June 26/27th 2021 Are you interested in showcasing and selling your Art or wares. Why not book a stall or maybe share one with a friend or community group. This is a superb opportunity to sell your Art and Crafts at a 2 day even in the fabulous town of York at the Town Hall. Work shop spaces available for half day hire. For bookings and further information please contact "York Events on Avon Inc" : Michelle 0417949803

Give it your best shot in any of the following three categories: Open Colour, Creative Photography, Monochromatic Photography. An optional theme is offered for the photograph in one of the above categories best exemplifying York. Entries close: March 5, 2021.

The Premier’s five day lockdown announcement for the Perth, Peel and Great Southern Sunday 31 January is a timely reminder for us all to remain vigilant and aware of our COVID responsibilities as individuals, tourism operators and community members.