There's something special about a cosy country cottage or pitching a tent in nature when you're staying somewhere along the Avon Valley near Perth, Australia. The serene sights of Avon Valley are about an hour drive east of Perth in Western Australia.
The Avon Valley stretch includes the nostalgic towns: Beverley, Brookton, Goomalling, Northam, Toodyay, York and New Norcia. Avon Valley's weather is similar to Perth's and can be described as hot and dry in summer, with cool and rainy winters. Check out the maps of the Avon Valley and take a heritage walk in amongst the lush green outskirts and see a tapestry of colourful wildflowers.
The accommodation options in Avon Valley suit everybody's tastes. There are a handful of homely B&B's scattered around the Avon Valley. The one and only B&B in Beverley is steeped with history and offers home-cooked breakfasts.
A farm-stay experience in the Avon Valley gives you the taste of the country. Relax in a rustic cabin, surrounded by farm animals, native scrubland and crystal creek waters.
For a more contemporary touch, hotels and motels are a comfortable option for a quiet escape. Avon Valley Hotels are scenic and close to town amenities.
Alternatively, why not rough it a bit at a scenic caravan park in Avon Valley? Northam has a caravan park that backs on to 20 acres of bush, but is only minutes away from town attractions. This goes to show that a holiday in Avon Valley can be both inexpensive and memorable.