York Tours and Tickets

Q: Is York near Perth worth visiting?

Yes, if you are interested in Australia’s colonial history or a love of wildflowers, York in Western Australia is worth visiting from Perth. Visits to York can also incorporate stargazing thanks to the town’s limited light pollution and many recreational activities, including golf, horseback riding, and skydiving, allowing York to appeal to people with diverse hobbies and interests.

Q: What can we do at York in Western Australia?

At York in Western Australia, you can see a range of colonial and historic buildings along the town’s main street, Avon Terrace. You can visit several museums that explore different aspects of York’s history, including the Residency Museum, the York Courthouse Museum, and the York Motor Museum. You can also visit the Wongborel/Mount Brown Lookout to admire its uninterrupted view.

Q: What is the best time to visit York for outdoor tours and activities?

The best time to visit York for outdoor activities is in the spring months of September to November. At this time of year, you get in before the oppressive heat of summer in this inland town and instead are gifted pleasant and mainly dry weather. Early to mid–spring is also when the region’s wildflowers are most impressive.

Q: Are there family–friendly tours and activities in York, Western Australia?

Many activities visitors can do in York are suitable for families traveling with children. In town, you have the suspension bridge over the Avon River, a large playground nearby at Avon Park, and the ever-popular old-fashioned candy store of Pennyfarthing Sweets. A more adventurous, family-friendly activity on offer around York is horseback riding.

Q: Are there day trips from York to nearby attractions?

Yes, there are day trips from York that you can do independently with your own transportation. From York, you can do day trips to Wave Rock, a photogenic natural formation near the town of Hyden, as well as some of the nearer locations of the Australian Silo Art Trail, including ones at Merredin and Northam.

Q: Are there guided walking tours available in York, Western Australia?

Visitors to York in Western Australia can do several self-guided walking tours around town following maps provided by the York Visitors Centre. Each walking route follows themes, such as architecture and York’s colonial past, and shows you where important, relevant local landmarks are while letting you set the pace of your visit.

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Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

From natural landmarks to Aboriginal culture, this day trip from Perth through Western Australia’s wheat belt area introduces you to the regional history and geological beauty that lie outside the city. Visit York, the oldest township in Avon Valley; Wave Rock and Hippo’s Yawn, unusual rock formations; Mulka's Cave, an ancient Aboriginal sacred site; and make a stop for tea in a quaint country town. You may see wildflowers in bloom from the coach between September and November.

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Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

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Perth Wave Rock Day Trip Explore York Town and Wave Rock

Embark on a captivating day trip to Wave Rock from Perth and delve into the fascinating history of Yorktown. Stroll through streets lined with Victorian architecture and hear fascinating stories of the post-Gold Rush era. After a delicious lunch in town, admire the iconic Wave Rock and the unique Hippo Yawn Rock before returning to Perth. This tour perfectly blends cultural experiences with natural wonders, making it ideal for history buffs and nature lovers alike. - Explore the historical charm and Victorian architecture of Yorktown - Lunch in Hyden, followed by a visit to Wave Rock - Experience the stunning natural wonders of Wave Rock and Hippo Yawn Rock - Convenient return transport included

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Perth Wave Rock Day Trip Explore York Town and Wave Rock

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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This convenient day tour is the easy way to visit the "wheatbelt" area from Perth. The area is enormous, so you can’t see it all in a day, but you can see a lot with the help of a local guide. Choose the sights and activities that interest you most; as this is a private tour you have the ability to customize the itinerary. Visit a range of natural and cultural attractions, and enjoy a classic Aussie road trip.

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The Big Wave Rock Private Day Tour

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Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Karen_H, Jan 2026

Exploring the wave

A long journey to a fantastic destination. A clean, very comfortable bus and Roger our guide with his extensive knowledge of the history of the various areas made it well worth while. Highly recommend!

Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

MIKIKO_K, Mar 2026

The proffessional driver

The booking procedure was so easy and response from Viator was quick. The driver was very kind and gentle. He explained much about sightseeing, gourmet, history, science so on. Unfortunately we did not have enough time for lunch so felt so busy.

Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Loretta_M, Jan 2026

A natures delight! The Wave, a Cave and Unique Boulders

Absolutely had an excellent day. Our bus driver and tour guide Terry was really great. He gave us some excellent explanations and made a short stop to show us something different. This gave us a break on the long drive. I use a cane and I had no problem walking everywhere in the program even in the cave. There was no problem. It was really a great day. The food was also good for the lunch so I had a really great time and I highly recommend this tour.

Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Graham_M, Jan 2026

Stunning day out

It has taken me 20 years to finally visit Wave Rock. Wow what a rock. it lived up to expectations and the day out was fully enjoyable. Recommend this tour when in Perth.

Wave Rock, York and Aboriginal Cultural Day Tour from Perth

Renate_M, Feb 2025

Discover the outback to Wave rock with Luke

It was a very long day. York was a besutigul old victorian town, the caves weren‘t impressive, however the wave rock was beautiful. Our driver/guide Luke was terrific! On our way he told us a lot about the Aboriginal culture, agriculture, history, landscape, guiness book stories etc. He was very kind and one can tell, he loves his job.

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York is ideal for history buffs and outdoorsy travelers.
The York Visitor Centre is located at the Town Hall on Avon Terrace.
Bring sun protection and water if you’re planning on walking or hiking.
If you need to rest or let the kids blow off steam, head to Pioneer Avon Park, right on the banks of the river.

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