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'''Northam''' is in the [[Wheatbelt]] region of [[Western Australia]]. 6,500 people lived there is 2016. The Avon and Mortlock Rivers meet here. |
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==Understand== |
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Early on Northam was where explorers and settlers started before heading east. Later the prospectors and miners started here before heading east towards the goldfields. |
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Enjoy the natural beauty, historic buildings mixed with modern public art, and the regular events when visiting this largest town in the Avon area. |
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==Get in== |
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The [https://www.transwa.wa.gov.au/ AvonLink] delivers you quickly by train. |
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[[Perth]] is {{km|96}} east on National Highway 94. |
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==Get around== |
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==See== |
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* Northam Bilya Festival in August |
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| content=Historic site with interpretive signs. Wonderful site for viewing wildlife and plants. Take the Dorntj Koorliny walking track the {{km|5}} from central Northam. |
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* {{see |
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=the Peel Terrace end of Bernard Park |
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| content=Introduced species that has only survived in this area. Food available at the Visitor Centre but they're are already well fed. |
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==Do== |
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*This tourist area offers many adventurous activities - hot air ballooning, rally car driving, horseback riding, and flight school |
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*Climb Mt Ommanney, the town's lookout |
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| name=Heritage walking tour | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=2 Grey St | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+61 8 9622 2100 | |
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| hours= | price=$13.50 for guided tours |
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| content=Visit the Northam Visitor Centre to take a guided tour, or get information for a self-guided tour. |
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==Buy== |
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*Northam Boulevard Shopping Centre, 171 Fitzgerald St E |
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==Eat== |
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| name=Avon Valley Bakery | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=217 Fitzgerald St E | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+61 8 9622 5272 | |
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| name=Riversedge Cafe | alt= | url=https://www.riversedgecafe.com.au/ | email= |
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| phone=+61 8 9622 5635 | |
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| content=Breakfast and lunch, all-natural ingredients. |
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| name=The Temperance Bar | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=112 Fitzgerald St E | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+61 8 6500 3920 | |
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| content=Live performances. |
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==Sleep== |
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| name=Northam Hotel | alt= | url= | email= |
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| address=75 Fitzgerald St E | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+61 8 9622 1041 | fax= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price= | lastedit=2024-01-12 | content= Has restaurant, bar, and drive-through bottle shop. |
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| address=55 Mitchell Avenue | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| checkin= | checkout= | price= Free | lastedit=2024-01-12 | content= 48 hour limit. Dump point. Next to Avon River. |
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==Connect== |
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* {{listing |
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| name=Northam Visitor Centre | url=https://www.northam.wa.gov.au/visitor-information.aspx | email=visit@northam.wa.gov.au |
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| address=2 Grey St | lat= | long= | directions= |
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| phone=+61 8 9622 2100 | tollfree= | fax= |
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| content=Free Wifi plus information about town and region. |
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==Go next== |
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*Enjoy golfing at [https://www.sporty.com.au/northamcountryclub Northam Country Club] or [https://elcaballogolfcourse.com.au/ El Caballo] |
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Revision as of 21:44, 12 January 2024
Northam is in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. 6,500 people lived there is 2016. The Avon and Mortlock Rivers meet here.
Understand
Early on Northam was where explorers and settlers started before heading east. Later the prospectors and miners started here before heading east towards the goldfields.
Enjoy the natural beauty, historic buildings mixed with modern public art, and the regular events when visiting this largest town in the Avon area.
Get in
The AvonLink delivers you quickly by train.
Perth is 96 km (60 mi) east on National Highway 94.
Get around
See
- Northam Bilya Festival in August
- Burlong Pool. closed Dec to Mar. Historic site with interpretive signs. Wonderful site for viewing wildlife and plants. Take the Dorntj Koorliny walking track the 5 km (3.1 mi) from central Northam.
- White Swans (the Peel Terrace end of Bernard Park). Introduced species that has only survived in this area. Food available at the Visitor Centre but they're are already well fed.
Do
- This tourist area offers many adventurous activities - hot air ballooning, rally car driving, horseback riding, and flight school
- Climb Mt Ommanney, the town's lookout
- Heritage walking tour, 2 Grey St, ☏ +61 8 9622 2100. Visit the Northam Visitor Centre to take a guided tour, or get information for a self-guided tour. $13.50 for guided tours.
Buy
- Northam Boulevard Shopping Centre, 171 Fitzgerald St E
Eat
- Avon Valley Bakery, 217 Fitzgerald St E, ☏ +61 8 9622 5272. Dine in, Take away.
- Riversedge Cafe, 2 Grey St, ☏ +61 8 9622 5635. Breakfast and lunch, all-natural ingredients.
Drink
- The Temperance Bar, 112 Fitzgerald St E, ☏ +61 8 6500 3920. Live performances.
Sleep
- Northam Hotel, 75 Fitzgerald St E, ☏ +61 8 9622 1041. Has restaurant, bar, and drive-through bottle shop.
- RV camping, 55 Mitchell Avenue. 48 hour limit. Dump point. Next to Avon River. Free.
Connect
- Northam Visitor Centre, 2 Grey St, ☏ +61 8 9622 2100, visit@northam.wa.gov.au. Free Wifi plus information about town and region.
Go next
- Enjoy golfing at Northam Country Club or El Caballo