Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Avon Valley National Park adventure.
Woodland walks, wildlife, and wonderful views along the Avon River.
Whether you’re scrambling up to granite outcrops to gaze out over the Avon Valley, hiking along native forest trails, or canoeing along the Avon River—the Avon Valley National Park is all about getting back to nature. Try your hand at white-water rafting, go hot-air ballooning over the Avon Valley, and look out for kangaroos, echidnas, and more than 90 species of bird along the way. Little over an hour’s drive from Perth, the park is a popular spot for a weekend getaway, with plenty of scenic picnic spots and four campgrounds to choose from.
Summers are scorching in Western Australia, and exploring the national park is much more enjoyable from autumn through spring. White-water rafting is only possible in winter when water levels are high, and the annual Avon Descent rafting event in August pulls in the crowds. Wildflowers, including orchids, bloom throughout the valleys in spring (Sept-Nov), and this is also the perfect time for birdwatching and camping.