Northam to York

Day 69 - Northam to York

Northam, York, Gwambygine Pool Conservation Reserve, York

Thursday, 28 March 2013
Cleaned the van in the morning and then packed up. While I was packing one of the owners was nearby with his chocolate labrador. Tuka and the lab had a play until it was time to go.

Drove to York, a small town about 40km from Northam and stopped at the Information Centre at York. It is housed in a room of the former Town Hall. The biggest town hall Is one of the largest ever built in country WA. I was given some informatiom and then Tuka and I had a walk along the main road. Lots of old buildings (late 1800s and early 1900s) and interesting shops.

Drove down to the Avon Park and then walked across the swing bridge across the Avon River. Originally built in 1853 by convicts but since then repaired and replaced a number of times. Had lunch at the park.

Then drove out to the Gwambygine Pool Conservation Reserve. The Pool is one the few remaining permanent pools of the Avon River. During summer the river doesn't flow but in winter it is suitable for grade 2/3 kayaking and occasionally floods the surrounding area including the Avon Park in York.

Drove back to York and up to the lookout on Mt. Brown. The lookout is 342m above sea level and provides nearly 360 degree views of the town and countryside.

Decided to stay in York that night as the parking next to the Avon Park allows a 24 hour stay for recreational vehicles. Later a caravan parked behind me. It was Wollongong couple I had met New Norcia. Talked to them and then later Tuka and I walked up to the main street and I bought a pizza for tea.

	Tuka and friend [Map]		Tuka and friend playing [Map]
	York main street [Map]		Old York Town Hall [Map]
	Swinging Bridge [Map]		Avon River at Gwambygine [Map]
	York as seen from Mt. Brown [Map]