Around the Avon
Northam Visitor Centre highly recommends the following quality attractions in the Avon Valley.
Avondale Discovery Farm Avondale Discovery Farm is a working research farm. While at Avondale, you can visit the historic Settlers' Homestead, Machinery Museum, Animal Nursery and Clydesdale Horses.
For group bookings please call: 9646 1004
Coorinja Vineyard
Located in Toodyay, Coorinja Vineyard was established in the 1870's and is the oldest inland winery in the state. Famous for it's ports and marsalas. Ph: 9574 2280. Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm.
Earth Sculptures Pottery Studio
Located in Toodyay, Earth Sculptures Pottery offers a range of unique handcrafted peices. Relax in the cottage garden, watch the potter at work and browse the shop for that special gift for the home or garden.
Local and interstate clays are used and works are fired on the property in a gas kiln. Personalised works can be ordered.
CLOSED January & February - Open by appointment only. Ph: 9574 2116
Skydive Express
"Why jump out of a perfectly good airplane?"
Located in York, Skydive Express offers tandem skydiving, professional instruction and first solo jump courses. Ph: 9444 4199. Facilities include pool, sauna, cafe and licensed bar. Ph: 9444 4199.
Oliomio Olive & Lavender Farm
At 439 Parkland Drive, Toodyay, Oliomio Olive and Lavender Farm is the place to visit to experience peace and tranquillity.
Olive products include our fresh extra virgin olive oil, table olives, tapenade, dukkah and our own pure hand-crafted olive oil soaps
Lavender products include lavender apple jelly, lavender mustard, lavender ice cream and lovely hand cream.
Phone Francis and Barbara 9574 5786
or email oliomio@iinet.net.au, or www.iinet.net.au/~oliomio.
Open from Friday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Public Holiday Monday, 10am to 4 pm April to November.
Group bookings welcome by appointment.
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