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Set in the picturesque rural landscape of Beverley, Avondale is the epitome of a working Australian farm. A drive through Avondale will reward you with fabulous views of undulating paddocks that are home to sheep and support crops of wheat, canola and oats. Nature trails through large pockets of bushland provide a haven for native plants and animals – kangaroos and emus can often be seen. Two friendly Clydesdale horses and an iconic blue heeler are also residents. The buildings dating from the 1840s illustrate the various stages of development and use of the property.

The value of Avondale as a pastoral property was recognised early with the land originally allocated to James Stirling, first Governor of the Swan Colony, in 1836. Over time subsequent owners added to the holding before it was eventually sold back to the Crown in 1910.
 
After various subdivisions the remaining land was vested in the Department of Agriculture in 1924 and used as a fully functioning agricultural research station committed to developing sustainable farming methods until 2009.

Avondale open days in 2012:

Easter/School Holidays
Friday 6 to Wednesday 25 April 2012

Farm Day (www.farmday.com.au)
26 and 27 May 2012

Foundation Day Weekend                                  
Saturday 2 to Monday 4 June 2012

Beverley Clydesdale and Vintage Day               
Sunday 24 June 2012

School Holidays                                                      
Saturday 7 to Monday 23 July 2012

School Holidays                                                      
Saturday 29 September to Monday 15 October 2012

Beverley Harvest Festival                                    
Sunday 25 November 2012

Further information is available online at  http://www.beverleywa.com/Avondale/
For other opening arrangements and enquiries call (08) 9646 1004