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Toodyay is one of the oldest inland towns in Western Australia and is set in the picturesque Avon Valley east of Perth. Much of the town's heritage has been preserved and it is a popular tourist destination. This album contains scenic views of the Avon Valley from Pecan Hill, Heritage Buildings and views of the town, Newcastle Park in the heart of Toodyay with a colourful display of local wildflowers, and experience the AvonLink commuter train on the return journey.

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Enlarge photo 1 Avon Valley View 1
From Pecan Hill Restaurant.
Enlarge photo 2 Avon Valley View 2
From Pecan Hill Restaurant.
Enlarge photo 3 Avon Valley View 3
From Pecan Hill Restaurant.
Enlarge photo 4 Avon Valley View 4
From Pecan Hill Restaurant.
Enlarge photo 5 Avon Valley View 5
From Pecan Hill Restaurant.
Enlarge photo 6 Avon Valley View 6
From Pecan Hill Restaurant.
Enlarge photo 7 Avon Valley View 7
From Pecan Hill Restaurant.
Enlarge photo 8 Avon Valley View 8
Vineyard and orchard in foreground.
Enlarge photo 9 Avon Valley View 9
Showing Railway Line and Lavender Field.
Enlarge photo 10 Lavender in Garden at Pecan Hill
Enlarge photo 11 Pecan Tree
Pecans are deciduous trees, shedding leaves in winter with new buds appearing in spring.
Enlarge photo 12 Spring Buds on Pecan Tree
Enlarge photo 13 Bee on Statice Flowers
Decorative paper textured flowers excellent for dried floral arrangements and borders.
Enlarge photo 14 Avon Valley from Lookout Tower
Enlarge photo 15 View from Lookout Tower
Enlarge photo 16 View from Lookout Tower
Enlarge photo 17 Statice
Decorative paper textured flowers excellent for dried floral arrangements and borders.
Enlarge photo 18 Colourful Bark on Eucalypt Tree
Enlarge photo 19 Connors Mill at Toodyay
Built in 1870 to grind locally grown wheat.
Enlarge photo 20 Stone Grinder
Stone grinder, the technology in use when the mill was first operational in 1870.
Enlarge photo 21 Steam Engine in Connors Mill
This three-storey working flour mill uses 19th century steam-powered machinery.
Enlarge photo 22 Connors Mill
Built in 1870 to grind the locally grown wheat the mill has been converted into a three level tourist centre and gallery.
Enlarge photo 23 Connors Cottage
Home of Daniel Connor, a convict expiree who built Connors Mill.
Enlarge photo 24 Freemasons Hotel
The Heritage Listed Freemasons Hotel is well maintained. The original single storey hotel of 1861 is incorporated in present structure and upper floor added in 1891.
Enlarge photo 25 Toodyay Post Office
The two storey brick and iron building with the postmaster's residence on the first floor is a good example of the public buildings of the period and is a focal point on Stirling Terrace. Renovated during 1975.
Enlarge photo 26 Toodyay Memorial Hall
The Toodyay Memorial Hall is a magnificent heritage building that has been restored and refurbished to enable the hosting of functions and conferences in a unique and appealing setting.
Enlarge photo 27 The Victoria Hotel
This Heritage Listed Hotel was built in 1888.
Enlarge photo 28 The Victoria Hotel
Verandah has been removed and is currently undergoing renovations.
Enlarge photo 29 Billiard Saloon
This 1890's Billiard Saloon which had two small shops at the front, was incorporated into The Victoria Hotel as a lounge.
Enlarge photo 30 Wall Lamp
Heritage Listed Billiard Saloon at Toodyay.
Enlarge photo 31 Toodyay Visitors Centre
Enlarge photo 32 Historic Home of WG Leeder
This Historic Home built c1870 for Mr WG Leeder is now used as a Dental Clinic.
Enlarge photo 33 Historic Home of WG Leeder
Built c1870 for Mr WG Leeder, purchased by Sisters of Mercy 1884, used as a Catholic School until 1902. Originally shingle-roofed.
Enlarge photo 34 Letter Box at Historic Home
Enlarge photo 35 Wisteria
Enlarge photo 36 Wisteria
Enlarge photo 37 Chrysler Royal Sedan
Enlarge photo 38 Local Bank and Shop
A well-maintained heritage building with very tall chimneys.
Enlarge photo 39 Toodyay Public Library
Toodyay Public Library building dates back to 1874.
Enlarge photo 40 Street Scene at Toodyay