Avon River
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,118 contributions
Aug 2020
This review covers the Avon through York, Northam and Toodyay and places in between. Water levels were fairly low but some large pools in places with various water birds sighted. From the ford in York and the suspension bridge over through to Northam with the fountains, the black & white swans, a walk on the suspension bridge for the photo opportunities and thence Toodyay where water levels seemed at their lowest. The river plays an important role with a catchment area of some 125,000 sq.km. We noticed many small brooks, some devoid of water, that form tributaries of the Avon. My wife an I agreed that it would be a nice drive to follow the course of the Avon from Lake Yealering through to where it joins the Swan River.
Written September 4, 2020
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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,350 contributions
Oct 2020
It's a river. Yes, it has water. Yes, it's the venue for a well known boat race. Yes, it goes through Northam, York and Toodyay. Yes, it has white swans at Northam. Yes, it can be crossed by suspension bridge at both Northam and York.
Yes, it's a river.
Yes, it's a river.
Written October 11, 2020
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Michael D
Fremantle, Australia69 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Great birdwatching and stroll along the Avon River. Fantastic information about the Noongar culture. Well worth a visit when in Northam.
Written June 5, 2018
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Nigel H
Perth, Australia1,041 contributions
Mar 2019
Riverside walk, plenty of free parking.
Wildlife on the river.
Cross the suspension bridge to the tourist office.
Wildlife on the river.
Cross the suspension bridge to the tourist office.
Written November 11, 2019
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nadiamarkus
385 contributions
Sep 2017 • Solo
its a river, nothing more, nothing less. very pretty but certainly not worth a trip just to see it. situatatED in the Avon valley which again is pretty & am sure nature lovers would love it, but a heck of a drive & close to one horse towns such as northam & too-jay. I wouldnt waste my time.
Written September 2, 2017
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Holi-Ray
Welwyn Garden City, UK399 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
The walk along the the river bank is a relaxing stroll with great scenery. Great photo opportunity of the magnificence of the river can be achieved on the pedestrian suspension bridge near Northam town centre. Relax and unwind as you won't regret it.
Written January 24, 2017
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glennjennifer
Sydney, Australia81 contributions
Feb 2015
Having paddled the Avon many times, I can honestly say the river is a sad comparison to a paddlers dream. Quite often there is a foul odour coming from its waters. It only really runs during the winter months- the rest if the year it's only good as a photographic backdrop.
Written February 17, 2015
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Dave F
Bunbury, Australia17 contributions
Jun 2020
As an ex Brit from nearly 40 years ago, it was a pleasure to see white Mute swans swimming with Australian black swans, & by having a decent zoom I was able to capture them many times ! There were quite a few unexpected birds in the river that I photographed including black winged Stilts, white spoonbills, & domestic geese! There were also descendents from mallard ducks which have interbred with Native Black ducks which have resulted in various sizes of similar looking ducks with Australian teal also in the mix! We parked outside the tourist information ( Lee was very helpful) then walked across the suspension bridge to the far bank , turned left & followed the path to the road bridge , crossed it & then back to the car along the return path. Very enjoyable stroll which we look forward to doing again soon !
Written June 24, 2020
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Peta
Perth, Australia139 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Great place to come and bring the family, Bernard park in Northam offers meals and coffee, walk along the track next to the old mill all the way to Burlong pool. Walks and treks are clearly marked, access for canoes, kayaks, great viewing for Avon Descent.
Written September 23, 2018
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Clinton M
Province of Venice, Italy109 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
There is an annual event held here once a year called the Avon Descent. It sports kayaks and speed boats that head down river to Perth in Winter. It attracts participants from all over the world.
The other 364 days of the year it is a bird sanctuary. There are swans, ducks and various other river birds that may appeal to an ornithologist.
There is a sway bridge that connects the two river banks at Bernard Park near the town center.
The banks on the river's edge are left pretty much to mother nature. The water is not safe due to decades of industrialization and farming drainage.
The birdlife is what gives this pocket of water its three stars rating.
The other 364 days of the year it is a bird sanctuary. There are swans, ducks and various other river birds that may appeal to an ornithologist.
There is a sway bridge that connects the two river banks at Bernard Park near the town center.
The banks on the river's edge are left pretty much to mother nature. The water is not safe due to decades of industrialization and farming drainage.
The birdlife is what gives this pocket of water its three stars rating.
Written August 11, 2018
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Avon River (Northam) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Hotels near Avon River:
- (0.10 mi) Farmers Home Hotel
- (0.10 mi) Kelinda House Northam
- (0.15 mi) Commercial Hotel Northam
- (0.21 mi) Liddelow on Avon
- (0.41 mi) Riverside Hotel
- Restaurants near Avon River:
- (0.02 mi) Rivers Edge Cafe
- (0.09 mi) Lucys Tearooms
- (0.11 mi) Macau Cuisine
- (0.09 mi) Dome
- (0.15 mi) Northam Tavern