Toodyay Getaway Guide
Toodyay is a historic town in the Avon Valley, just over an hour’s drive from Perth. It’s an easy weekend away, with heritage buildings, river walks and country hospitality. Start here to plan your trip, from what to see and do to where to stay, eat and drink.
Choose Your Trip
Whether you’ve got a few hours or a long weekend, here’s how to make the most of your time in Toodyay.
Whether you’ve got a few hours or a long weekend, here’s how to make the most of your time in Toodyay.
Day trip
Start with a coffee and a famous pie from the bakery on Stirling Terrace, then wander the main street’s historic buildings and shops. Visit Connor’s Mill and Newcastle Gaol, then stretch your legs on a section of the Bilya Walk Track along the Avon River before the drive home.
Weekend away
Stay a night or two and slow down. Spend Saturday on the heritage sites and the Living History Walk Trails, then enjoy dinner at one of the historic pubs on Stirling Terrace. On Sunday, take a riverside walk, ride the miniature railway (1st and 3rd Sundays) or browse the Farmers Market (3rd Sunday of the month), then have a long breakfast before heading home.
Longer stay
Use Toodyay as a base for the Avon Valley. Walk the Bilya Walk Track and the bushland reserves, go stargazing under clear country skies, take a scenic drive to Culham Church or Cobbler Pool, or float over the valley on a hot air balloon flight. A longer stay also gives you the best light for photography.
Seasonal Tip - Late winter and spring are lovely, with canola turning the paddocks yellow in late August and early September.
Things to do at a glance
Toodyay has plenty to fill a day or a week. Here are the highlights:
Toodyay has plenty to fill a day or a week. Here are the highlights:
Connor’s Mill Museum
One of the finest 1870s steam-driven flour mills in Australia, with working machinery.
One of the finest 1870s steam-driven flour mills in Australia, with working machinery.
Newcastle Gaol Museum
A convict-built gaol that once held the bushranger Moondyne Joe.
A convict-built gaol that once held the bushranger Moondyne Joe.
Walk the Avon River
The Bilya Walk Track follows the river from Duidgee Park (allow about two hours one way). It’s best in winter and spring.
The Bilya Walk Track follows the river from Duidgee Park (allow about two hours one way). It’s best in winter and spring.
Follow a Living History Walk
Book a guided walk that takes you past the town’s historic buildings.
Book a guided walk that takes you past the town’s historic buildings.
Ride the Toodyay Miniature Railway
It runs on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from Duidgee Park.
It runs on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from Duidgee Park.
Browse the Toodyay Farmers Market
It’s held on the third Sunday of the month.
It’s held on the third Sunday of the month.
Get a view from Pelham Reserve
A lookout and short bush walks above town.
A lookout and short bush walks above town.
Travel Tip - Watch a scenery video before you book to see what to expect. You can find these videos here.
Where to Stay
Toodyay has stays to suit every kind of trip, from historic pub rooms to bush camping.
Toodyay has stays to suit every kind of trip, from historic pub rooms to bush camping.
Historic pubs and boutique stays
Sleep in the middle of town on Stirling Terrace at The Rec Toodyay, the Victoria Hotel (modern units, some with river-view balconies) or Toodyay Manor (boutique, French Provincial style).
Sleep in the middle of town on Stirling Terrace at The Rec Toodyay, the Victoria Hotel (modern units, some with river-view balconies) or Toodyay Manor (boutique, French Provincial style).
Bed and breakfasts
Pecan Hill in West Toodyay overlooks a vineyard and pecan orchard, with breakfast served and a pool for summer.
Pecan Hill in West Toodyay overlooks a vineyard and pecan orchard, with breakfast served and a pool for summer.
Farm stays and cottages
Toodyay Farmstay, Sandalwood Downs and Mountain Park Retreat offer self-catering and country views.
Toodyay Farmstay, Sandalwood Downs and Mountain Park Retreat offer self-catering and country views.
Caravan and camping
Toodyay Caravan Park sits on the Avon River within walking distance of town. Toodyay Holiday Park and Chalets has 25 acres of bushland, and you can hand-feed the emus there.
Toodyay Caravan Park sits on the Avon River within walking distance of town. Toodyay Holiday Park and Chalets has 25 acres of bushland, and you can hand-feed the emus there.
Eat and Drink
You’ll find country pubs, bakeries and cafes, mostly along Stirling Terrace.
You’ll find country pubs, bakeries and cafes, mostly along Stirling Terrace.
Toodyay Bakery
Award-winning pies, pasties and sausage rolls, plus sourdough and cakes. It’s won Australia’s Best Pastie, and there’s a balcony upstairs.
Award-winning pies, pasties and sausage rolls, plus sourdough and cakes. It’s won Australia’s Best Pastie, and there’s a balcony upstairs.
Cola Cafe and Museum
A 1950s-style cafe serving breakfast and lunch, with a big collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia.
A 1950s-style cafe serving breakfast and lunch, with a big collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia.
Victoria Hotel
A pub built in 1888 with modern Australian pub meals and views over the hills. It’s family-friendly.
A pub built in 1888 with modern Australian pub meals and views over the hills. It’s family-friendly.
The Rec Toodyay
A National Trust-classified pub with verandah dining and a beer garden.
A National Trust-classified pub with verandah dining and a beer garden.
Early Mist Cafe
A relaxed spot for breakfast or morning coffee with fish and chips on Friday nights.
A relaxed spot for breakfast or morning coffee with fish and chips on Friday nights.
Toodyay Farmers Market
Local produce on the third Sunday of the month.
Local produce on the third Sunday of the month.