York Self Drives - The wonder of the West York Self Drives - The wonder of the West
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This scenic drive through the beautiful Talbot area offers three options. The nucleus of the drive is a 40km loop taking in theTalbot Hall and Reserve, one of the Shire's most unspoilt Nature Reserves, providing a perfect insight into this scenic area and some great photographic opportunities.
It can be combined with an upper loop of 80km travelling through the Wandoo National Park, calling at a number of Nature Reserves and the historic St. Ronan's Well. This section is ideal for wildflower season during August and September and can be linked to the York Self Drive 'Sky O'the North' route.
Alternatively, a lower loop of 94km goes south towards Beverley and joins up with the 'South of my day's circle' self drive route.
York Visitor Centre
(08) 9641 1301
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- York Town Hall, 81 Avon Tce, York WA 6302
Other Links
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Trail map
Map and further information
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Wildflowers of York leaflet
Further information about Nature Reserves in the Shire of York
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Wildflower Society of WA
Further information, walks and talks about wildflowers, see York and Eastern Hills branches for local information and contacts
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Department of Parks and Wildlife
Further information about Wandoo National Park
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National Trust ( WA)
Information and opening times for Avondale Farm
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Destination Perth
Comprehensive information on the Perth region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.
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Time / Duration
Half day to full day experience depending on section chosen.
Length
94km
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities) required.
What To Pack
Group A (Urban trails or short trails near facilities)
- Full large water bottle per person.
- Sun hat or bike helmet (compulsory in WA).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen (30+) and insect repellant.
- Clothes to suit the activity and potential weather conditions (See suggestions below).
- Binoculars and camera (optional).
Additional Useful Items
Take own drinking water, no drinking water available.Trail End
4WD
Easiest
All-wheel Drive and High Range 4WD vehicles. Suitable for Novice Drivers.
Visit Trail Tips for further information.
Difficulty Notes
Includes sections of gravel roads. Please take care and drive SLOWLY on country roads, beware of livestock, kangaroos and large farm machinery . Surface conditions on gravel roads can be changeable, so slow right down, especially when cornering, braking, or moving onto gravel hard shoulders on narrow bitumen roads.
Hazards & Warnings
This route includes gravel roads. Surface conditions can be changeable so slow right down especially when cornering/braking. Please take care and drive slowly on country roads, beware of livestock, kangaroos and large farm machinery.Facilities
In York only. Car and coach parking, water access and public toilets at Howick street. Town Hall has Visitor Centre with shop, water access and public toilets with toilet for people with disabilities and first aid equipment during opening hours 9.30am-4pm daily. Public telephone and many cafes in Avon Terrace. Beverley has similar facilities.- First Aid Equipment
- Public Telephone
- Public Toilet
- Shop
- All accessible toilet facilities
- Visitor Information Centre
Best time of year
All year round. Especially scenic during late May to October with wildflowers from August to October.
Fees
National Park fees in Wandoo National Park only
Trail Access
Road
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Balancing Rock (private property, please view from roadside only)
Turn left into Qualen West Road to find a site of Noongar significance. Timeless, unchanging natural landmarks were often used as waymarkers by the Ballardong Noongar people and still hold significant meanings in traditional culture. Sometimes called 'the Balancing Boot' today - what do you see?
Talbot Hall and Reserve
Turn right onto Talbot Hall road (gravel) to find a relatively intact Wandoo woodland with an understorey of flowers and shrubs, a pure delight in wildflower season and one of the most enchanting Reserves at any time of year. Nearby is Talbot Hall, an enlargement of an early C20th school.
Wandoo National Park (upper loop option)
The drive takes you through part of the Wandoo National Park to emerge on the Great Southern Highway. Turn right and soon you will come to Mt. Observation picnic area set in the beautiful Wandoo woodlands. Photo: Audrey Sole
St. Peter's Church Gilgering (1858) (lower loop option)
Discover connections to the past by wandering among the early settlers' graves in this tranquil sanctuary beside the Avon. St. Peter's Church was designed and built by Rev Patrick Gibney. Photo: Shire of YorkView 4 Photos of York Self Drives - The wonder of the West
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