Moondyne Festival and York Treasures
Tours

Featuring the Moondyne festival of Toodyay

Tours

4 Days

1 to 4 May 2026

Tours

Relaxed

Tours

$1,440pptw

Tours

29 villabucks

Moondyne Festival and York Treasures

Featuring the Moondyne festival of Toodyay

Immerse yourself in the north-eastern countryside of Perth with heritage, country charm and lively festival fun. You will trace CY O’Connor’s legacy at Mundaring Weir’s No 1 Pump Station, settle in for three nights in historic York and venture into the Avon Valley for the colourful Moondyne Festival of Toodyay. Along the way you will discover museums, makers and tasty local produce, then meander home via Beverley and Brookton for a classic wheatbelt finale.

Immerse yourself in the north-eastern countryside of Perth with heritage, country charm and lively festival fun. You will trace CY O’Connor’s legacy at Mundaring Weir’s No 1 Pump Station, settle in for three nights in historic York and venture into the Avon Valley for the colourful Moondyne Festival of Toodyay. Along the way you will discover museums, makers and tasty local produce, then meander home via Beverley and Brookton for a classic wheatbelt finale.

Itinerary

Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to York (LD)
Your holiday begins with home pick-up and a scenic drive to Mundaring Weir to visit the historic No 1 Pump Station. You will also call into a local gallery to view regional art and craft, then continue to the charming town of Chidlow for a relaxed country lunch. This afternoon arrive in York and settle into your heritage accommodation before dinner together.
Accommodation: Settlers House, York (3 nights)

Day 2. York (BLD)
This morning you will explore the York Motor Museum, then see local manufacturing at the York Sock Factory. Continue to the York Residency Museum for a guided insight into the town’s early days. After lunch in town, visit the York Olive Oil Co for tastings and a sweet treat. Enjoy some gentle afternoon touring before returning for dinner.

Day 3. Moondyne Festival Toodyay (BLD)
Travel to Toodyay for the lively Moondyne Festival where re-enactments bring the legend of Moondyne Joe to life. Enjoy morning tea with the local CWA and time to browse stalls, music and street theatre. After a simple festival lunch, there is free time to explore Toodyay’s shops and history before returning to York for a relaxed evening meal.

Day 4. York to Perth via Beverley and Brookton (BL)
Bid farewell to York and roll south through classic wheatbelt scenery. Pause in Beverley for morning tea and a look at the town’s main street. Continue to Brookton for a short heritage wander before a convivial farewell lunch. Return to Perth in the afternoon and transfer safely home.

Please note: Due to the age of the hotel and the nature of its location, you should expect stairs, uneven walkways and a rustic setting. This may not be suitable for those 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.


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Dates & Pricing

4 Days
1 to 4 May 2026

$1,440pptw

$240 single option

Highlights

• Visit Mundaring Weir’s No 1 Pump Station and uncover the pipeline story
• Explore Chidlow and enjoy time among its country heritage
• Celebrate the Moondyne Festival of Toodyay with bushranger re-enactments
• Tour the York Residency Museum and step through local history
• Discover motoring icons at the York Motor Museum
• Wander The Old York Mill precinct and learn its milling past
• See production at the York Sock Factory and browse local wares
• Taste olive oils and ice cream at York Olive Oil Co
• Enjoy the wheatbelt landscapes of Beverley and Brookton

Inclusions

• Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 9 meals
• Tours and attractions
• 3 nights’ accommodation
• Professional Villa Tour Leader and Coach Captain
 

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Dates & Pricing

Duration: 4 Days

Dates:  1 to 4 May 2026

Activity Level: Relaxed

$1,440pptw

$240 single option

Earn: 29 villabucks

Highlights

• Visit Mundaring Weir’s No 1 Pump Station and uncover the pipeline story
• Explore Chidlow and enjoy time among its country heritage
• Celebrate the Moondyne Festival of Toodyay with bushranger re-enactments
• Tour the York Residency Museum and step through local history
• Discover motoring icons at the York Motor Museum
• Wander The Old York Mill precinct and learn its milling past
• See production at the York Sock Factory and browse local wares
• Taste olive oils and ice cream at York Olive Oil Co
• Enjoy the wheatbelt landscapes of Beverley and Brookton

Inclusions

 • Pre/post tour transfers (ex Perth, WA)
• 9 meals
• Tours and attractions
• 3 nights’ accommodation
• Professional Villa Tour Leader and Coach Captain

Itinerary

Your holiday itinerary (ex Perth, Western Australia)

Day 1. Perth to York (LD)
Your holiday begins with home pick-up and a scenic drive to Mundaring Weir to visit the historic No 1 Pump Station. You will also call into a local gallery to view regional art and craft, then continue to the charming town of Chidlow for a relaxed country lunch. This afternoon arrive in York and settle into your heritage accommodation before dinner together.
Accommodation: Settlers House, York (3 nights)

Day 2. York (BLD)
This morning you will explore the York Motor Museum, then see local manufacturing at the York Sock Factory. Continue to the York Residency Museum for a guided insight into the town’s early days. After lunch in town, visit the York Olive Oil Co for tastings and a sweet treat. Enjoy some gentle afternoon touring before returning for dinner.

Day 3. Moondyne Festival Toodyay (BLD)
Travel to Toodyay for the lively Moondyne Festival where re-enactments bring the legend of Moondyne Joe to life. Enjoy morning tea with the local CWA and time to browse stalls, music and street theatre. After a simple festival lunch, there is free time to explore Toodyay’s shops and history before returning to York for a relaxed evening meal.

Day 4. York to Perth via Beverley and Brookton (BL)
Bid farewell to York and roll south through classic wheatbelt scenery. Pause in Beverley for morning tea and a look at the town’s main street. Continue to Brookton for a short heritage wander before a convivial farewell lunch. Return to Perth in the afternoon and transfer safely home.

Please note: Due to the age of the hotel and the nature of its location, you should expect stairs, uneven walkways and a rustic setting. This may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.

Itinerary is subject to change. Terms and conditions apply. Call 08 9754 2026 for details.

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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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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.