Perth / South Western Australia – Day 4 – Morning – York
Ξ May 20th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Self drive, road trip, travel, western australia, york |
Finally pumped petrol since collecting the car 4 days back. Having travelled 2 days in Perth and Fremantle, and then to Wannaroo, Yanchep, Two Rocks, Gingin, Bullsbrook, Bindoon, Toodyay, and Northam, totally slightly more than 500km, its really impressive for a 3.5L V6 engine to consume only 56L or Petrol.
“York is the oldest inland town in Western Australia, situated 97 km east of Perth in the Avon Valley near Northam, and is the seat of the Shire of York. Home to an estimated 3,289 people in 2005, it was settled in 1831, only two years after Perth was settled in 1829.” – WIKIPEDIA
We left Northam for York at about 8am and reached York, 40km south of Northam.
Went straight to the Town Hall to use the toilet and walked around.
Town Hall
We went to Holy Trinity Church to take some pictures as well.
Holy Trinity Church
*note: The church is actually St Patrick’s Church and not Holy Trinity Church. Sorry for the mistake!
We then drove towards the Railway Track as I have always been a Railway fan.
We only realised that it is now a Private Property when the owner came out and talked to me.
He bought the 2 hector property for $400k 4 years back and is restoring the place into a museum on his own.
Had a good talk with him and he guided me to Mt Brown lookout and also the Suspension Bridge in a small serene park along Lowe Street.
Good job sir, and thank you for your guide! I would have missed them out if not for you!
All the best to your restoration, and hope to see you again soon. And the best of health to you and your family too!
York Railway Station
Mt Brown Look out
York Suspension Bridge
On this, we went on our way to Wagin.
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