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  Western Australia Holidays
It is a state of many contrasts with the landscape ranging from desert, through lush rainforest, temperate grasslands alive with wildflowers, rich agricultural and tall forests to the hustle and bustle of a vibrant coastal city with fabulous beaches, great accommodation, superb restaurants and an exciting nightlife.
The southern regions of Western Australia are noted as one of Australia’s best Cray and Lobster fishing regions and towns like Albany, Esperance and Bunbury all have fleets of boats dedicated to capturing these tasty little critters.
The Avon Valley with its fabulous wildflower displays, the coastal towns of Geralton, Kalbarri and Carnarvon and the fabulous “pinnacles” desert.
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  Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia is a land of superlatives and extremes.
The topography of Western Australia is full of contrasts, and it is famed for its very distinctive flora and fauna - the result of its isolation from the rest of the continent by a belt of desert.
Visitors are attracted to Western Australia not only by the fascinating scenery and the adventurous world of the outback but also by the profusion of wild flowers in thousands of different species which carpet the land in the southwest of the state in spring (August-November).
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 Ethnologue report for Australia
Western Australia and Northern Territory, north coast from Wyndham to mouth of Victoria River and inland.
Western Australia, northwest coast southwest of Dampier and inland.
Western Australia, northern margin of Nullabor Plain from north of Hughes.
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 River Avon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"River Avon" in England therefore, literally means "River River" as does "Afon Afan" (River Afan) in Welsh.
River Avon, Devon, Bigbury on Sea near Salcombe
The etymology of Avon is the Proto-Celtic *abonā, meaning "river".
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/River_Avon   (156 words)

  
 AVONGRO Wheatbelt Tree Cropping - Avon River Basin, Western Australia
A sustainable commercial tree crops industry integrated with existing regional land use systems which enhances the social and environmental benefits for the Avon River Basin.
The Avon River Basin (ARB) covers approximately 12 million hectares of Western Australia.
Key regional issues; investment and research and development, salinity, loss of biodiversity, water quality, erosion and a declining population.
www.avongro.com.au /Webpages/arb.htm   (128 words)

  
 Avon River (Western Australia) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is a tributary of the Swan River.
Because of the extraordinary age of the soils in the basin (which is on the extremely ancient Yilgarn Craton), the rooting density of native flora is very high and its average specific discharge probably the lowest of any basin of comparable size in the world.
The Avon River Valley is the third and final route for the Eastern Railway line through the Darling Scarp between Midland and Northam, having been constructed in the 1960's.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avon_River_(Western_Australia)   (364 words)

  
 Swan River
The Swan River estuary flows through the city of Perth, in the south west of Western Australia.
The Avon River contributes the majority of its freshwater flow.
The climate of the catchment is Mediterranean, with mild wet winters, hot dry summers, and the associated highly seasonal rainfall and flow regime.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/sw/Swan_River.html   (117 words)

  
 Avon Valley: Shire of Northam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
On the Avon River only 98kms from Perth, Northam is the heart of the Avon Valley and the largest inland town in Western Australia.
Map 1 D4 Avonlea is nestled on the banks of the Avon River 12kms from Northam.
Map 3 D5 This spans the Avon River in the town centre and is the longest bridge of its kind in Australia.
www.promaco.com.au /avon/shire-northam.html   (702 words)

  
 Avon Descent with Canoeing Down Under - Northam Western Australia
In Western Australia that challenge is the Avon Descent.
Avon Descent Flat Water Skills Training is conducted on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and there are Fitness Training sessions held on Saturday mornings.
Please understand that a white water river is a fluid environment and no matter how many safety procedures are in place, capsizes and possible injuries may occur.
www.canoeingdownunder.com.au /avon.php   (699 words)

  
 Getting to WA - Tourism Western Australia
Western Australia's capital, Perth is easily accessible by air from around Australia and from many locations within the State.
Departing from the East Coast, witness the beauty of delightful vineyards, river lands and the expansive, table-top flatness of the Nullarbor Plain, travel on through the goldfields, rolling wheat lands and the hills surrounding the Avon River before pulling into Perth.
The Savannah Way is one of Australia's ultimate adventure drives, linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the historic pearling town of Broome in Western Australia, via the natural wonders of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
www.westernaustralia.com /en/Getting_to_WA/Pages/Getting_to_WA.aspx   (573 words)

  
 Western Australia (WA) • Tours To Go
Stand on any one of Western Australia's beautiful beaches, from Cable bay in the far north, to the great surfing beaches of the Margaret River in the south west and marvel at the vastness of the Indian Ocean.
Western Australia is the largest state in Australia and with a diversity of climate, scenery and activities to match.
Begin your WA experience from the north by 4 wheel driving the rugged red Kimberley region or travel by car or train across the vast expanse of the Nullarbor Plain in the south, or fly directly into Perth from the eastern states.
www.tourstogo.com /pages/destinations/western-australia   (523 words)

  
 Avon Valley   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The commercial centre of the Avon Valley until the railway – and with it the Great Eastern Highway – bypassed it 30km to the north, York is now an agricultural centre but also plays a historic role as a venerable museum of ornate nineteenth-century public buildings, coaching inns and churches.
Recrossing the river, passing the Shire Offices and old cemetery, a left turn down the southern end of Avon Terrace leads to Balladong Farm (daily 10am–5pm; $5), restored by the National Trust.
The Avon Valley and Walyunga national parks (entry fee required) follow the Avon River southwest of town and make a further scenic diversion on the road to Perth.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/west_australia/avonvalley.asp   (690 words)

  
 Goddess of Mercy; Anything the Landlord Touches; Rivers - smh.com.au
Yet the sequence in homage to Byron, featuring Don Juan in Australia, sustains the rigour of Byron's stanza form and the fun of his exposure of folly and cant.
Rivers is a three-hander by Peter Porter, Sean O'Brien and John Kinsella that the last introduces with wordy and portentous prose.
In the first of them, "the river is arriving where the dew/dries on the early paperbarks as dust".
www.smh.com.au /articles/2003/01/24/1042911535519.html   (772 words)

  
 HolidayCity Travel Article: Cruising Down The Swan River, Perth, Western Australia
Swan River, you’ll be utterly surprised to hear, was named because of the many fl swans which the Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh saw upon the waters when he first passed this way in 1696.
Unlike many major rivers, the Swan was never dredged or enlarged for tankers to pass through, so the average depth is only about 4 metres and there’s relatively little heavy boat traffic — for which reason, you’re quite likely to spot dolphins, jellyfish, schools of fish and other such unusual sights.
This is also one of the few stretches where the river sinks to a depth of 20 metres and spread out into a wide expanse, making it a popular spot for fishing and high-speed boating.
www.holidaycityflash.com /australia/perth_swanriver.htm   (1150 words)

  
 Western Australia the largest state in Australia
Margaret River is the place to go for an adventure weekend or just to sample the local wine and exceptional food with its rugged coast and rolling fields all mixed together a place not to miss and an easy 3hr drive from Perth.
The Mid West is one of Western Australia`s premier wildflower regions and has a coast line to match with its long history of shipwrecks the Batavia coast caters for any type of adventure.
The South east region has some of Western Australia`s most spectacular coastline and beaches to match any where in the world Due to its remoteness much of this part of the state is untouch.
www.travellingwa.com /data/watours/11506.htm   (431 words)

  
 AVON VALLEY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, AVON VALLEY RIVER, WESTERN AUSTRALIA WILDFLOWERS, BEVERLEY, YORK, NORTHAM, TOODYAY, ...
Avon Valley is a beautiful valley just east of Perth, home to the pretty Avon Valley River which is popular for canoeing and Western Australia's famous Spring Wildflowers.
To the south of the Avon Valley is Beverley which is home to a fantastic Aeronautical Museum.
North of Beverley, along the Avon River, is York which was settled as early as 1831 (making it the oldest Western Australia inland town).
www.australianexplorer.com /avon_valley.htm   (355 words)

  
 York, Australia
1120) is the oldest settlement in the interior of Western Australia.
In order to secure grazing land for the new colony on the Swan River its first governor, Captain James Stirling, caused the Avon valley to be surveyed and settled at a very early stage.
The rural setting of the Avon valley and the old houses of the pioneering period and the town's Victorian heyday make York a kind of open-air museum.
www.planetware.com /australia/york-aus-wa-york.htm   (208 words)

  
 Avon Ascent : York to Beverley : Western Australia
The Avon River reaches from beyond Southern Cross, changes it’s name to the Swan River at Wooroloo Brook and flows through Western Australia’s capital City of Perth.
The agricultural industry contributes $3.5 billion to the Western Australian economy annually.
The Avon Ascent sites tell the story of our interconnectedness and the efforts being made to restore the health of the land and this river system for future generations.
www.yorkwa.com.au /AvonAscent/AvonRiver.htm   (118 words)

  
 CSIRO - The year 2050 in the Avon River basin
The people and communities in the Avon River Basin, Western Australia, are defining the type of future they want for themselves and their environment 50 years into the future.
ARB2050 investigates the Avon River Basin, a region twice the size of Tasmania in the WA Wheatbelt east of Perth, from now until the year 2050.
The result is four scenarios for the Avon River Basin, each with their own 'story', set of events and outcomes.
www.csiro.au /files/mediaRelease/mr2004/avonbasin.htm   (421 words)

  
 Open Directory - News: Newspapers: Regional: Australia: Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Avon Valley Advocate - Local news and sport, community club details, and a comprehensive database of trades and services.
Hutt River Independent - News from this self-proclaimed independent province in Western Australia.
Pelican - Official publication of the University of Western Australia's student guild.
dmoz.org /News/Newspapers/Regional/Australia/Western_Australia   (1030 words)

  
 Accommodation, Western Australia | Hotel, Apartment and Holiday Accommodation | Western Australia
From the most luxurious hotel suites and beach resorts to sociable backpacker hostels, friendly service and the widest range of accommodation choices is a benchmark for tourism in Western Australia.
If you are a resident of Australia, please click here to order or download your free brochures.
Western Australia has many exciting holiday locations for you to choose from.
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 Holidays and Flights to Western Australia - Perth, Monkey Mia, Margaret River : Austravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Western Australia is the state most tourists never see, far, far away from its more popular cousins.
When you’ve had your fill of snorkeling and surfing, the quokkas of Rottnest Island, the markets of Fremantle, and the white swan colonies of the Avon Valley are on the city’s doorstep.
Lined with old homesteads and vineyards that are quickly building a reputation as being some of the finest in the world, Margaret River offers some of the romantic getaways in Australia.
www.austravel.com /destinations/australia/western-australia   (442 words)

  
 An Extract from Watershed: A discussion about the Avon River catchment Region of the Western Australian ...
Watershed is an ongoing conversation between Glen Phillips and John Kinsella, arising out of a common interest in the Avon River catchment area in the wheatbelt of Western Australia.
John Kinsella's family live by the Avon at York, and Glen Phillips spent his formative years in Southern Cross, on the extreme Northern edge of the catchment, and in wheatbelt towns.
The Avon is not a long river, and makes its final journey to the sea as part of the Swan River, with its mouth at Fremantle, but its catchment area is equal to the size of the island-state of Tasmania.
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 essays research papers - Avon river
In this case it is the Avon River.
Salinity is a major environmental concern in Western Australia, especially the southwest.
The Avon’s water usage, flora and fauna are all in danger with the threat of salinity.
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 King River Pony Club Web Site
In Western Australia, there are approximately 70 pony clubs, with over 2300 members.
The WA Clubs are in 12 zones: Avon, Central, Eastern, Esperance, Great Southern, Hills, Metropolitan, Midland, Northern, North West, South West and West Coastal.
As a brief overview our site offers information on the many aspects of the King River Pony Club, ranging from its beginnings in the mid 1960s, to the activities it offers to its members, and the facilities that are available for use.
www.kingriverponyclub.org.au /index.html   (271 words)

  
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The town is split in two by the river Avon.
The land here is higher than that south of the river and the occupants of the well constructed houses can look down on the rest of Avonmouth in both senses of the word.
The river is only fifty or so yards across but the strong currents make the journey more difficult than it first appears.
www.icruise.com /cruise_content/port_Avonmouth.shtml   (538 words)

  
 Western Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
A land that is as big as the name suggests with a variety of activities and enjoyment to match, that's Western Australia.
From big ancient forests in the South to vast dry deserts in the east, huge crashing swells in the west to big fat gold nuggets in the North, Western Australia is the land of adventure.
The city of Perth, situated on the Swan River, is the capital of the state and has all the modern conveniences.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/west_australia/wa_intro.asp   (279 words)

  
 Australia Travel - information and destinations
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 Hotel Accommodation for Christchurch - Reservations centre for New Zealand vacations - New Zealand travel information ...
Ideally situated in the heart of Victoria Square and beside the Avon River, Crowne Plaza Christchurch offers a range of luxury accommodation with panoramic views of either the city and Port Hills or the Southern Alps.
Situated alongside the banks of the River Avon in a picturesque garden setting, Holiday Inn on Avon Christchurch offers spacious, centrally heated contemporary style rooms, with the latest on site facilities including extensive leisure and childrens` facilities.
Rydges Christchurch is situated in the heart of the central business and shopping district and overlooks the picturesque Avon River.
www.newzealand-holidays.com /accommodation/christchurch/ac_christchurch.html   (871 words)

  
 Tours, Western Australia | Sightseeing, Day Tour and Charter Booking | Western Australia
Western Australians are a proud bunch and there is no shortage of people who would love to show you around.
From outback camping safaris and wildflower tours, diving charters and city sightseeing, a guided expert is a great way to experience Western Australia's best attractions.
Find your tour in Western Australia by selecting one of the tourist locations below.
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