Discover York, Toodyay and the oldest Emu Farm in Australia!
4 Days
10 to 13 July 2026

Moderate
$1,440pptw
29 villabucks
Discover York, Toodyay and the oldest Emu Farm in Australia!

Immerse yourself in the Avon Valley’s stories and scenery on a relaxed winter escape. Visit Mundaring Weir’s No 1 Pump Station, step into York’s motoring and pioneer past and enjoy lunch at a classic country hotel. Wander Toodyay for Connor’s Mill and the Newcastle Gaol Museum, browse the festive Christmas 360 shop and meet the residents at the world’s oldest emu farm. Finish with Northam touring and a friendly farewell lunch.
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to York (LD)
We collect you from home and travel east to Mundaring Weir’s No 1 Pump Station, with time to view local works at the nearby gallery. Continue to Chidlow for lunch at the Chidlow Tavern, then on to York to check in and settle before dinner.
Overnight each night: Settlers House, York
Day 2. York museums and Christmas in July (BLD)
Explore the Residency Museum, then enjoy classic machines at the York Motor Museum. Call at The York Mill Outback Store before lunch at the Imperial Homestead. Take a short drive to Mount Brown for views, then enjoy free time before a festive Christmas in July dinner.
Day 3. Toodyay, emu farm and Northam (BD)
Begin at Connor’s Mill, then continue to the Newcastle Gaol Museum to learn about Toodyay’s past, including Moondyne Joe. Browse the Christmas 360 shop, then visit the world’s oldest emu farm. Return via Northam for local sights before dinner.
Day 4. Homeward via Mundaring and Gidgegannup (BL)
Travel to Mundaring Sculpture Park for morning tea, then call at Gidgegannup’s pub museum. Share a farewell lunch at the Parkerville Tavern before returning to Perth, where we see you home safely.
Please note: Due to the age and setting of Settlers House, expect stairs, uneven walkways and a rustic environment. This may not suit travellers with limited mobility.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Guide: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
Image Credit: Tourism Western Australia

Dates & Pricing
$1,440pptw
$150 single option
Highlights
• Christmas in July celebrations
• No 1 Pump Station at Mundaring Weir and local gallery visit
• York Motor Museum and York Residency Museum
• The York Mill Outback Store
• Lunch at the Imperial Homestead, York
• Connor’s Mill and Newcastle Gaol Museum, Toodyay
• Christmas 360 shop, Toodyay
• Oldest emu farm in the world
• Northam township sights
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 9 meals
• 3 nights’ accommodation
• Tours and attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader and Coach Captain
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Dates & Pricing
Duration: 4 Days
Dates: 10 to 13 July 2026
Activity Level: Moderate
$1,440pptw
$150 single option
Earn: 29 villabucks
Highlights
• Christmas in July celebrations
• No 1 Pump Station at Mundaring Weir and local gallery visit
• York Motor Museum and York Residency Museum
• The York Mill Outback Store
• Lunch at the Imperial Homestead, York
• Connor’s Mill and Newcastle Gaol Museum, Toodyay
• Christmas 360 shop, Toodyay
• Oldest emu farm in the world
• Northam township sights
Inclusions
• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 9 meals
• 3 nights’ accommodation
• Tours and attractions
• Professional Villa Tour Leader and Coach Captain
Itinerary
Day 1. Perth to York (LD)
We collect you from home and travel east to Mundaring Weir’s No 1 Pump Station, with time to view local works at the nearby gallery. Continue to Chidlow for lunch at the Chidlow Tavern, then on to York to check in and settle before dinner.
Overnight each night: Settlers House, York
Day 2. York museums and Christmas in July (BLD)
Explore the Residency Museum, then enjoy classic machines at the York Motor Museum. Call at The York Mill Outback Store before lunch at the Imperial Homestead. Take a short drive to Mount Brown for views, then enjoy free time before a festive Christmas in July dinner.
Day 3. Toodyay, emu farm and Northam (BD)
Begin at Connor’s Mill, then continue to the Newcastle Gaol Museum to learn about Toodyay’s past, including Moondyne Joe. Browse the Christmas 360 shop, then visit the world’s oldest emu farm. Return via Northam for local sights before dinner.
Day 4. Homeward via Mundaring and Gidgegannup (BL)
Travel to Mundaring Sculpture Park for morning tea, then call at Gidgegannup’s pub museum. Share a farewell lunch at the Parkerville Tavern before returning to Perth, where we see you home safely.
Please note: Due to the age and setting of Settlers House, expect stairs, uneven walkways and a rustic environment. This may not suit travellers with limited mobility.
Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.
Image Credit: Tourism Western AustraliaNew Paragraph
Guide:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
eg. BLD indicates three meals included on that day of the itinerary.
PPTW is per person twinshare accommodation.
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Tour Activity Levels
With such a diverse collection of travel options, we want to ensure you choose the right holiday for you.
Our tour activity levels are a guide to the required fitness level for each of our holidays.
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Relaxed
Suitable for travellers with lower mobility.
You will be required to embark/disembark coaches, trains and other transport via steps unaided. You must be able to carry your own luggage and walk short distances. Stairs may need to be negotiated at times. Travellers with walking aids (sticks and walkers) are welcome and those requiring accompanying assistance and/or carer may consider these holidays.
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Moderate
Required to walk confidently and unaided.
Expect guided walking tours of attractions with occasional inclines and stair climbs, some long days and multiple hotel changes during the holiday. Your accommodation may require access via stairs, a short walk to reach hotel facilities and have showers over baths. Travellers with walking sticks are welcome unless there is overnight rail or overnight cruising - please check with staff.
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Active
Requires some fitness. Involves longer days filled with activities, excursions requiring standing and walking for extended periods of time and nature-based activities. You will be required to walk confidently over uneven ground and surfactant at a timely pace.
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Highly Active
Requires good general fitness. Excursions will be over more difficult terrain and require a certain level of agility. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 3 hours over uneven surfaces including soft sand, rocky surfaces and creek crossing. Some itineraries will explore remote locations. No walkers allowed.
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Challenging
A high level of fitness is required. Tours have an emphasis on active pursuits and often explore remote locations which are challenging to access. You will be required to walk confidently for up to 6 or more hours per day and have experience in outdoor pursuits. No walkers allowed.
Your health, wellbeing and enjoyment of the holiday is very important to us. In order to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff and suppliers, electric scooters and buggies are not permitted on Villa tours.
Anyone providing care or assistance to others must be fit and able to provide the required support and care.