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Our Skydiving centre is located
in the historic town of York just 97 km from Perth's CBD, away from the
congested skies and urban sprawl of the city. With only half the rainfall Perth receives, the farmlands of the Avon Valley provide an excellent place to
skydive.
3453 Spencers Brook Road York
Whereis Map
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How to get to the
Skydiving centre (drop zone or DZ)
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Leave Perth on the Great
Eastern Highway passing through Midland, Mundaring and Sawyers Valley before turning right
(to York) at the Lakes road house
(BP garage).
York is 47km from the turn off through the forest and farmland.
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At York turn left at Avon Terrace (the main
street) and pass through town as the road follows the river around to the right.
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2.3 km from Great Southern Hwy, take the
right branch as
the road changes into Spencers Brook Road.
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Follow Spencers Brook Road through a 'S' bend
over the railway line and just under 10 km from Great Southern Hwy, turn right into the
entrance road and immediately after crossing the railway line right again through the gate
of the Drop Zone.
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If you get to Burges Siding Road you have gone
to far.
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Park your car where indicated and check into
manifest (at the front of the building)
Street
Address - Situated at 3453 Spencers Brook Road just 10 km from the
historic and picturesque town of York, 97 km from Perth.
Accommodation in
York - York has many
different types of accommodation,
including:
Backpackers, Hotels, Motels, Country Retreats, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts,
Cottages and Farm Stays.
Backpackers /
Travellers Bus - Visitors to
Perth can grab a ride from Perth to the
Drop Zone on our air-conditioned 12 seater
Toyota bus. Call the
office on 9444 4199 to get details about when and where it leaves from. This
service is not available in conjunction with any other offers.
Other Attractions in York
& on the way
Check out the
York Visitor Centre
web site,
or near-by
Beverley,
Northam or
Toodyay.
Places of
Interest
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Motor Museum
- over 200 classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and horse drawn vehicles.
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Avon Ascent - Gwambygine
Park - tranquil bush setting overlooking Avon River, Mt Brown
Lookout, 342m 1,100 ft above sea level with 360º views.
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Courthouse Goal Museum National Trust and Buildings date
from the 1840s & include two courtrooms, police station, troopers cottage, gaol
cells and stable yard. The complex is open to the public for a small admission
fee. Open 10am - 4pm 7 days.
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Mundaring Weir
is a short detour along the way.
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Swing Bridge The first temporary bridge over the Avon
was built by convicts around 1853. The bridge has been rebuilt from time to
time and was finally reconstructed in 1988.
According to the National Trust The original swing
bridge, built in 1889, at this location was completely rebuilt to a modified
design in 1988 due to safety concerns.
While the new bridge remains an interesting element in
the York precinct landscape it is not an accurate reconstruction and does
not meet the Criteria for the Register of the National Estate in its own
right.
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York Residency Museum Convicts, ceramics and Chinese
market gardeners - just a few of the fascinating themes revealed at the
Residency Museum, originally part of York's Convict Hiring Depot. See our
amazing collections and find out why people say: "So much atmosphere"
"Fabulous bush Australiana" Open 1pm-3pm Tue, Wed, Thur. 11am-3.30pm
weekends
Historic
Buildings in York
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Old Goal and Court House
- opened 1895 built in local stone. Court of Petty Sessions still in use.
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York Town Hall
- Completed 1911 and now totally restored.
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Settlers House -
Originally a private home built in the 1850's and housed the state's first newspaper. Now
a unique 1850's style accommodation inn.
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St Patrick's Church -
Elegant Victorian Gothic stone.
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Holy Trinity Church
- Noted for stained glass windows and altar panels by Robert Juniper and
restored peal of bells.
In Touch with Nature
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Great Southern
Highway passes through the State Forest so there is always a chance of seeing
native animals in their natural surroundings.
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Gwambygine Park is on one of the few remaining permanent
pools of the Avon River, just 11 kms south of York. Permanent pools are vital
for the survival of local wildlife during Western Australia's long, dry summers.
A boardwalk and viewing tower will take you right to the river-pool and close to
nature without disturbing the environment. The Park is open to the public all
year round. Gas barbecues and entry are free courtesy of the Shire of York.
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The Avon River - home of the
Avon Descent.
Wineries & Hotels
(remember no
drinking alcohol 8 hours before you skydive)
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York Wines -
chemical free wines
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The Imperial
Hotel York -
Historic stone building with Luxury accommodation.
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The Castle Hotel (York) - The
oldest existing inland hotel in WA.
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The York Hotel
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Greenhills Inn - Majestically
restored Inn provides a unique B&B.
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Spencers Brook Tavern - A fair
dinkum Australian country pub at Spencers Brook.
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Avonbrook Winery - Clackline
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Carosa Vineyard - Mt Helena
Other Aviation Activities in
the Avon Valley
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