Avon Valley National Park

Avon Valley National Park Western Australia
IUCN category II (national park)
File:Avon vally gnangarra-34.jpg Avon river and Eastern Railway passing through the Avon Valley National Park
Avon Valley National Park
Nearest town or city	Toodyay
Coordinates
Established	1970
Area	43.66 km2 (16.9 sq mi)
Managing authorities	Department of Parks and Wildlife
Website	Avon Valley National Park
See also	List of protected areas of Western Australia

Avon Valley is a national park in Western Australia (Australia) that is 47 kilometres northeast of Perth. It was named after the Avon River which flows through it. The area is an undulating plateau with the sides of the valley steeply sloping back to the river approximately 200 metres (660 ft) below. The area contains granite outcrops and a mix of soil types including loams, gravels and lateritic sands.

It was officially named on 15 October 1971.

Jarrah, Marri and Wandoo trees are found in the park along with 90 different species of birds making it an ideal place for bird watching. Christmas trees and grasstrees are interspersed through the woodlands.

In the springtime the park is visited by wildflower enthusiasts to view the a diverse range of flowers including dryandras, donkey orchids and lechenaultias. Other plants found in the area are Conostylis and the rare fringed lily are also found within the park.

The bushranger Moondyne Joe used the area as a hide-out with his cave and corral situated within the park boundaries. Both have since been damaged by a series of bushfires within the park.

The third route of the Eastern Railway is in parts the southern border of the park, on the southern side of the Avon River, and provides - at times of bushfires and other emergencies a track and point of access.

Facilities

Entry and camping fees apply for visitors to the park. Toilets, water, shaded areas and wood barbecues are available for use. Trail signage and an information shelter are located within the park and a dedicated ranger is on site.