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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 |
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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)
Backpackers /
Travellers Bus - 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.
Street
Address - Situated at Lot 9 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.
Other Attractions in York
& on the way
Check out the
York tourist bureau
web site,
the York WA community website or near-by
Beverley,
Northam or
Toodyay.
Places of
Interest
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The Convent Gallery - visit the old convent to see their outstanding
Handcrafted Furniture, Giftware, Art & Homewares.
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Jah
roc Furniture - visit their gallery (located in the old flour mill)
to view their internationally recognised award winning furniture.
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Motor Museum
- over 200 classic and vintage cars, motorcycles and horse drawn vehicles.
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Historic Balladong Farm
- WA's first inland farm est. 1831, old machinery, blacksmith, animals to hand feed
and touch.
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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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Historic Railway Display
- original two storey railway station built in 1886 now housing a historic railway
display.
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Sandalwood Press
- WA's only working printing museum.
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Avon Valley
Historical Rose garden - 500 heritage roses.
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Mundaring Weir
is a short detour along the way.
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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York Suspension Bridge and
Avon Park - Unusual bridge built in 1906 forms a foot crossing
over the Avon River. Avon Park has BBQ, playground and great picnic spot.
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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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Avondale discovery Farm - A
modern working farm including animal nursery & machinery museum.
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The Avon River - home of the
Avon Descent.
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Avonlea Park - Alpaca stud &
tourist farm.
Wineries & Hotels
(remember no
drinking alcohol 8 hours before you skydive)
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The Castle Hotel (York) - The
oldest existing inland hotel in WA.
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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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The Imperial Inn (York) -
Historic stone building with budget accommodation.
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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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