REGULAR EVENTS

ANNUAL EVENTSJANUARY • Australia Day Celebrations

FEBRUARY • Vintage Swap Meet

APRIL • Anzac Day• Northam Motorsport

Festival

MAY • Reconciliation Week• Northam Race Days

JUNE • WA Day Cup

JULY • NAIDOC Week

AUGUST• Avon River Festival• Avon Descent

SEPTEMBER• Northam Agricultural

Show• Kids Big Day Out

OCTOBER• Pink Ribbon Day• Wundowie Iron Festival• Northam Race Days

NOVEMBER• WA Seniors Week Events• Remembrance Day

DECEMBER• Carols by Candlelight• Christmas on Fitzgerald• Local Christmas fairs

ACCOMMODATIONAvon Valley Chalets 9622 7007Fox Road, Northam Longer Stay Chalet Accommodation

Avonbrook Wines 9574 1276245 Benrua Rd, Clackline Studio Accommodation/ Winery

Brooklyn Chalet 9622 715912 Brooklyn Road, Spencers Brook2 Bedroom Retreat

Buckland Estate 0407 194 001986 Irishtown Rd, BucklandHeritage property/ Cottage Accommodation

Duke’s Inn 9670 3450 197 Duke Street, Northam Hotel/Motel, Restaurant & Bar

Fairway Manor 0490 719 320 41 Fairway Bend, Northam Boutique Accommodation

Farmers Home Hotel (DOME) 6500 3920112 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamHotel, wine bar, & coffee shop

Grass Valley Tavern Accommodation 9625 1476 8 Carter Road, Grass Valley Hotel

Hotel 190 COMING SOON 9621 1190 190 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamHotel & bottle shop

FOOD & DRINKS2 Days CafeShop 5/10 Beamish Ave, Northam Village Square Shopping Centre

Avon Spice Cafe 9621 188156A Forrest St, NorthamIndian Cuisine

Avon Valley Bakery 9622 5272 217 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Bakery

Avon Valley French Hot BreadBakery 9622 1818208 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Bakery

Bakers Hill Pie Shop 9574 11334629 Great Eastern Hwy, Bakers Hill Bakery

Bakers Hill Tavern 9574 1526Great Eastern Hwy, Bakers Hill Counter Meals

Cafe Yasou 9622 3128175 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Cafe

Dome Northam @domenortham112 Fitzgerald Street, Northam

Domino’s 9621 982068 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Pizza & snacks

Duke’s Inn 9670 3450197 Duke Street, Northam Hotel/Motel, Restaurant & Bar

Fresh Trading Co/ The Sandwich Chefs 6146 1153Corner Great Eastern Highway & Yilgarn Avenue, NorthamHot Meals & Sandwiches

The Grand COMING SOON @grandnortham426 Fitzgerald Street, Northam

Happy Days Coffee Pot 9622 5210Inside Northam BoulevardCafe

The Hill Cafe 0481 181 63625 Holtfreter Avenue, NorthamCafe

Hotel 190 COMING SOON 9621 1190 190 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamCounter meals & restaurant

Hungry Birds 9622 1311170 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamPizza/ Fried Chicken

Laura’s Wine Bar 0409 376 6064 Gordon Place, Northam Wine bar

Loosefoot Saloon 9573 16223381 Great Eastern Hwy, WundowieBar & Restaurant

Lucy’s Tearooms 9622 8628122 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Cafe

Lume Bar & Bistro 9636 5250 187 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Restaurant serving Indian & European cuisine

Macau Chinese 9622 880096 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamAsian Cuisine

Masala Corner 9572 77502-4 Boronia Ave, WundowieIndian Cuisine

McDonald’s Northam 9621 2683Peel Terrace, Northam Drive Thru/ Fast Food

Nik’s the Greek 9696 5394240 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Fish & Chips

Northam Tavern 9622 104175 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Counter Meals/ Restaurant Area

Northam Workers Club 9622 1179358 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Counter Meals

Panda Chinese Restaurant 9622 334457-59 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Asian Cuisine

Rainbows Cafe 9574 1133 6562 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers Hill Cafe

Red Rooster 9622 5010115 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Drive Thru/ Fast Food

Riversedge Cafe 9622 56352 Grey Street, Northam Cafe

Riverside Hotel 9622 1023 322 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Counter Meals/ Restaurant Area

Spencers Brook Tavern 9622 242248 Thomas Street, Spencers BrookCounter Meals/ Restaurant Area

Sandy D’s Kitchen 0488 038 708104 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamCounter Meals

Subway Northam 9622 8200 Inside Northam Boulevard Sandwiches/ Salads

Summer Creek Restaurant & Brewery 9 Yates st, Newman Rd, Bakers Hill 9574 1387Brewery/ Restaurant/ fresh produce

Wundowie Club 9573 6209Hovea Crescent, WundowieCounter meals

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Annual events listed only- for a full and current listing of events in the area, call the Northam Visitor Centre, or like ‘visit northam’ on Facebook!

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NORTHAM VISITOR CENTRE

Open 7 Days(except major public holidays)

9am-4pm

2 Grey Street, Northam WA 6401(08) 9622 2100 | tourist@northam.wa.gov.au

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• Helpful local knowledge• Gifts & souvenirs

• Art Gallery • Migrants exhibition

• Free Wi-Fi• Showers

• RV Information• Tours & trails

• Information on Events & Festivals• Train bookings

Visit us for:

Kelinda House 0414 446 4318 Broome Terrace, Northam Holiday Home

Liddelow-on-Avon 9622 564738 Broome Terrace, Northam Bed & Breakfast

Muresk Institute 1300 994 0311 Muresk Road, Northam Single Rooms/ Dormitory Accommodation/ Cottages/ Function & Conference Centre

Northam Caravan Park 9622 1620 150 Yilgarn Avenue, Northam Camping, caravans, chalets

Northam Motel 9622 1755 13 John Street, Northam Motel

Northam Self-Contained Apartments 0412 288 285237 Duke Street, Northam Apartments

Riverside Hotel 9622 1023 322 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Hotel/Motel, Restaurant & Bar

Totem Glamping 0439 020 512Various locations Tents & teepees

Bilya Koort BoodjaExhibitions, tours, events, and programs for all agesT: 9622 2170

Northam GreyhoundsMeetings May to OctoberBurwood ParkClarke Road, NorthamT (08) 9574 1475

Northam Harness RacingRegular meetings all yearBurwood ParkClarke Street, NorthamT (08) 9574 1549

Northam Race Club Meetings April to October175 Yilgarn Avenue, NorthamT (08) 9622 7765

Community Markets 1st Saturday of the month Bernard Park- Minson Ave, Northam

LibrariesBaby Rhyme Time, Storytime and much more!Northam 9621 1600Wundowie 9573 6205

Social SportsFloorball, Touch Rugby & morePeel Terrace, NorthamT (08) 9622 5153

Avon Valley Arts Society Exhibitions and EventsOld Girls School- Wellington St, Northam

Bilya Koort Boodja

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ATTRACTIONSBilya Koort Boodja: Centre for Nyoongar Culture & Environmental Knowledge 9622 2170Minson Avenue, Northam (next to Visitor Centre)This cultural centre offers an innovative insight into Aboriginal culture and the local environment through a fully immersive, interactive storytelling, along with a variety of workshops and exhibitions throughout the year

Windward Balloon Adventures 9621 2000 105 Withers Street, Northam Take in the beauty of the Avon Valley from the best viewpoint there is!

CBH Grain Silos Northam-Toodyay Road, Northam Painted as part of FORM’s PUBLIC 2015 initiative, the silos bear artwork from Phlegm (UK) and Hense (USA)

Northam Heritage Centre 9621 1739 425 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Call in to learn about the History of Northam and look around the beautifully preserved railway displays. Open 7 days 11am-3pm (from 1pm on selected days) $5 Adults $3 Concession $2 Child

Morby Cottage Katrine Road, Northam Visit Northam’s first house, home of pioneer John Morrell (open Sundays) Gold Coin Entry

Suspension Bridge Minson Avenue/ Broome Terrace, Northam Don’t miss your photo opportunity on Australia’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge

Horse Racing 9622 7765 175 Yilgarn Avenue, Northam Don’t miss your chance to dress up and back a winner!

Public Artwork Around the Town Various Locations, Northam From Perth artist Chris Nixon’s mural on the side of Northam Optometrists to a series of statues along the main street telling the story of Northam, there’s a lot to discover if you look around!

Link Theatre ProductionsDuke Street, Northam The Northam Theatre Group have shows running throughout the year, with something to suit everyone’s tastes

Historical Buildings Various Locations, Northam Northam is second only to Fremantle in terms of historically significant buildings (and third in the state in terms of heritage listed sites). For more information on self drive tours, or our popular bus tour, call into the Northam Visitor Centre

Greyhounds & Harness Racing Clarke Street, Northam Looking for something to do on your evening in Northam? This is it!

Tours & Trails 9622 2100For information on walk, drive, or cycle tours, or for information on our historical buildings bus tour, call into the Northam Visitor Centre

Bernard Park Minson Avenue, Northam Relax, cook, or play in the beautiful Bernard Park, located next to the Avon River. Running in the warmer months, the water playground is a great way to cool off and have a great time while you’re doing it

Mount Ommaney Lookout Mitchell Avenue, Northam Take a drive up to Mount Ommaney to take in the beautiful Northam Panorama

Swimming Pools 9622 5153Northam & WundowieTake the family over to the Northam or Wundowie swimming pool for a day of fun in the sun. Don’t miss

THE ESSENTIALS

RV INFORMATIONEadine Springs Rest Area Great Eastern HighwaySuitable for Overnight stay- no amenitiesDump Point Peel Terrace, Northam (opposite McDonalds) Northam Recreation Centre (entry via Chidlow St)Day Site Ask at the Visitor Centre for informationNortham Caravan Park 9622 1620 150 Yilgarn Avenue, Northam

IF YOU ONLY HAVE...A WEEKEND • Take an exciting morning balloon flight over

the picturesque Avon Valley • Stop by the Visitor Centre and take in the

interesting and varied displays• Discover the many historical buildings on a

self-guided walking tour • Visit one our interesting museums• Head for a delicious dinner in a friendly local pubOR• Discover the many historical buildings on a

self-guided drive trail• Spend some time learning about Nyoongar

culture and the local environment at Bilya Koort Boodja

• Enjoy a delicious dinner at one of our various local restaurants

• Visit the many surrounding Avon Valley towns

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Northam’s exciting slides at the Peel Terrace Aquatic Facility!

Rally School (02) 9521 5300 724 Leaver Rd, Copley WA (Bakers Hill area)For those adrenaline junkies among you, be sure not to miss a visit to the Rally School on your trip to Northam!

Flight Training 9622 3248 NorthamTake to the skies and view the Avon Valley your own way!

Avonbrook Winery 9574 1276 245 Benrua Rd, Clackline For those with a keen interest in the beautiful wineries WA has to offer, make sure not to miss this one on your way to Perth!

Summer Creek Restaurant & Brewery9 Yates st, Newman Rd, Bakers Hill 9574 1387Head out to the Bakers Hill micro-brewery to get yourself great beer, fresh food, and some country air

Community Markets (Monthly) Bernard Park- Minson Ave, NorthamThe first Saturday of every month is the day for the ever popular Lions Club markets

Shire of Northam Pop-up-Shop 182 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamWith varying occupants throughout the year, the pop-up shop has something different on offer every time you return

The Village Green Fitzgerald Street, NorthamThe Village green is the perfect space to relax with a spot of lunch from one of our many local eateries, and watch out for the many pop-up events held here throughout the year

Visitor Centre Displays 9622 21002 Grey Street, Northam Art Gallery, and various historical displays

White Swans Outside Northam Visitor Centre-Minson Avenue, Northam Brought to Northam in the early 1900’s, the white swans are iconic in the town

Northam Rec Centre 9622 5153 Peel Terrace, Northam Drop by the Rec Centre to see their extensive range of classes and activities for all the family

Avon Descent Start Tower Outside the Visitor Centre- Minson Ave, Northam Have your picture taken in the spot where all the excitement begins!

Northam and Wundowie Libraries 9621 1600 298 Fitzgerald Street, Northam Whether you want to borrow a book or join in on one of the many programs or workshops run throughout the year, Northam Library has something for everyone to enjoy

Shopping Various Locations, Northam Stroll around town to explore the many exciting shops Northam has to offer. Northam has everything from major chain stores to niche gift shops

Monuments around the Shire Due to Northam’s rich cultural, military, and political history, you will find an abundance of memorials around the townsite and Shire

Northam Youth PrecinctNortham Recreation Centre, Peel TerraceThere’s something to entertain all ages here. Don’t forget your skateboard!

Emergencies 000Northam Police 9622 4260 Gairdner Street, Northam Northam Hospital 9690 1300 50 Robinson Street, Northam Wheatbelt GP SuperClinic 9621 4444 Northam Post Office 9621 6010Avon Valley Taxis 9622 2936Trans WA (train enquiries) 1300 662 205Shell Fuel Station 9622 2245Peel Terrace, NorthamWoolworths Fuel Station 9574 7912Wellington Street, NorthamColes Express Fuel Station 9622 8952Cnr Gairdner and Wellington Street, NorthamEl Caballo Fuel Station 9573 11223381 Great Eastern Highway, WoorolooRoute 94 Fuel Station 9574 12844641 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers HillMobil Fuel Station 6146 1153Cnr Great Eastern Highway & Yilgarn Avenue, NorthamNortham Central Newsagency 9622 1325164 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamWarricks Newsagency 9622 5656Northam Boulevard, NorthamBubble & Suds Laundromat 9622 8957Fitzgerald Street, NorthamNortham Village Square Shopping Centre Beamish Avenue, NorthamNortham Boulevard Shopping Centre Parking via Wellington Street, NorthamStewart’s Goodprice Pharmacy 9622 1644124 Fitzgerald Street, NorthamNortham Discount Drug Store 9622 1521Northam Boulevard Shopping CentreHealth Centre Pharmacy 9622 89575/25 Holtfreter Ave, NorthamBakers Hill Pharmacy 9574 19474601 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers HillNortham Veterinary Centre (24h number) 9622 1000 2 Goomalling Road, NorthamA Country Practice Vet 9574 1947 37 Wellington Street, NorthamBakers Hill Vet Hospital 9574 1061 4609 Great Eastern Highway, Bakers Hill

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BILYA KOORT BOODJACENTRE FOR NYOONGAR CULTURE& ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE

Interpretive display

Guided tours

Exhibitions and events

Souvenirs

Nyoongar art for sale

Educational programs (schools and universities)

Cross-cultural training

Venue hire

Open 7 Days 9am-4pm

(except major public holidays)

2 Grey Street, Northam WA 6401 (next to Northam Visitor Centre)(08) 9622 2170 | info@bilyakoortboodja.com

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1 HOUR • Take a self-guided drive tour around Northam

to see the CBH Grain Silos and other public art in the CBD (30 minutes)

• Visit one of our outstanding cafes for a coffee and watch the world go by (30 minutes)

OR• Spend some time learning about Nyoongar

culture and the local environment at Bilya Koort Boodja

2 HOURS • Take one of our many themed self-drive tours

around Northam (1 hour 30 minutes)• Take in the interesting and varied displays at

the Visitor Centre (30 minutes)OR• Visit the Northam Heritage Centre and get

interactive with the old railway carriage and interesting memorabilia (40 minutes)

• Take a stroll along Fitzgerald Street with a self-guided Historical Buildings Tour (40 minutes)

• Stop for a spot of lunch and a fantastic coffee at one of Northam’s many fine eateries (40 minutes)

3 HOURS • Spend some time learning about Nyoongar culture

and the local environment at Bilya Koort Boodja (1 hour)

• Visit one of our out of town eateries (1 hour 30 minutes)

• Stroll around the river bridges, stop for a photo on Australia’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, and head over to the Swan enclosure to see the White Swans (30 minutes)

OR• Discover the lost history of Northam on one of

our self-guided walking tours (1 hour)• Visit the Northam Heritage Centre and get

interactive with the old railway carriage and interesting memorabilia (40 minutes)

• Stop for lunch in town, and take a look around the Northam Visitor Centre (1 hour 20 minutes)