
York Self Drives - To the East I grant my happiness


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Trail Start
Get directionsYork Visitor Centre, York Town Hall, 100km (1 Hour plus) east of Perth
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From the Town Hall, turn left at the crossroads into Balladong Street, turning left into Panmure road (signed to Northam) then right into Steere road, following the signs to Mt. Brown
Photo: Shire of York.
Choose the upper or lower loop at the Sees/Cameron Road junction.
To do the complete tour, carry straight on up the Northam Road.
Photo: Shire of York.
Just past the Church turn right down Quellington Road.
Photo: Audrey Sole
Retrace your steps back down Goldfields Road and turn left into Cameron Road (gravel)

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Learn moreAbout York Self Drives - To the East I grant my happiness
Start off by setting the scene for your trip with panoramic views from the top of Wongborel (Mt. Brown) where the vistas stretch over the Avon Valley.
Resting at the foot of the hill are many early settlers under fascinating monuments, modest to majestic, in York Cemetery's best Gothic style. Peer down the same well where C19th prospectors would have drawn water and set off in their footsteps along the Goldfields road.
The trail forms two loops and you may choose to do all 71 kilometres, the 47km top loop or the 57km lower loop. Each loop includes approximately 10 kilometres of gravel road.
The hamlet of Quellington has a stone-built hall, still used for community functions today and the hamlet of Greenhills boasts a popular authentic country pub. In wildflower season take a 14km detour to the lovely Wallaby Hills Nature Reserve.
Time your return to York to finish up by looking around the York Residency Museum, which has intriguing exhibitions of Ballardong Noongar culture, convict and settler stories. This route can be linked with the York Self Drive 'Sky O'the North' route via Burges Siding Road.
York Visitor Centre
Other Links
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Trail map
Map and further information
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Flora of Wallaby Hills Reserve
Further information about Wallaby Hills Reserve
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Wildflowers of York Reserves
Further information about Wallaby Hills and wildflowers of other York Reserves
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Quellington Schoolhouse Farmstay
History of the Quellington School
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Greenhills Inn
History of the Greenhills Inn
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York Visitor Centre
Further information about York
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Experience Perth
Comprehensive information on the Perth region including destinations, things to see and do, accommodation and tours.
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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.
Time / Duration
Half to full day experience, dependent upon stops chosen.
Length
Trail has two options - 47km and 57km. Trails can be combined to create a 71km drive.
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).
Trail End
4WD
Easiest
All-wheel Drive and High Range 4WD vehicles. Suitable for Novice Drivers.
Difficulty Notes
Hazards & Warnings
This route includes gravel roads. Surface conditions can be changeable so slow right down, especially when cornering or braking, On narrow bitumen roads, slow right down before moving onto the gravel hard shoulder.Facilities
In York: 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. Fuel service stations, Public telephone and many cafes in Avon Terrace. No fuel service stations on route.- Cafe
- Car Park
- Coach Parking
- Dog Friendly
- First Aid Equipment
- Public Telephone
- Public Toilet
- Shop
- Toilet Facilities for Disabled
- Water Access Points
Best time of year
All year round. Especially scenic from late May to October
Trail Access
Road


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