Welcome to the
Toodyay Lions Club
In 1910 the name of Toodyay was adopted to avoid confusion with the town of Newcastle in New South Wales.
The beautiful valley with its rich soils saw the settlement of Toodyay quickly develop and become an important agricultural district.
Today Toodyay remains an agricultural district and is a small bustling country town nestled on the banks of the Avon River with exquisite views to be found all directions from the rolling hills. It is a perfect venue for day-trippers, tourists and motorcyclists. On most weekends the main street is lined with vintage cars and motorcyclists whose owners are enjoying a snack or meal at one of our Cafés, Restaurants or Hotels.
Toodyay, one of Western Australia's oldest towns was established in the late 1830’s and is located less than an hours drive from Perth. It was declared a Historic Town in May 1980.
It is said to have been named after an aboriginal girl “Toodyeep” the wife of Coondebung who accompanied the party that discovered Toodyay. However there is another version that the name comes from the Aboriginal word “Duidgee”, meaning “place of plenty”, as there was an abundance of wild game and edible plants to be found in the area.
The original settlement was established on the Avon River some four kilometres west of the present town. As the area flooded consistently during the wet season, in 1860 it was decided to move to the present town site. The town was named “Newcastle” after Lord Lincoln, Duke of Newcastle.
T-CUP CHARITY DRIVE
On Saturday September 6th 2008 five 1920's Model T Fords left Toodyay and
headed across the Nullabor to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor
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Toodyay Roadmap
Visitors to Toodyay can enjoy a diverse range of experiences from the Moondyne Festival each spring that celebrates the exploits of the infamous bushranger Moondyne Joe who roamed the hills around Toodyay in the 1860's to a relaxing holiday at a 5 star retreat!
The Old Gaol Museum and Connors Mill, located in town serve as a museum and is a useful starting point for those interested in the history of the region. Step back in time and explore our rich heritage with 19th Century buildings and sites, many of which are classified by the National Heritage Trust.
Toodyay offers a variety of outdoor activities such archery, canoeing, fishing or visiting an alpaca or emu farm. Stunning country gardens, lavender fields and olive groves are scattered over the countryside.
Duidgee Park, situated on the banks of the Avon River is a popular park ideal for picnics with a large playground and toilet / barbecue facilities.
For more information please contact:
Toodyay Visitor Centre
Corner Stirling Terrace and Piesse Street, Toodyay
7 Piesse Street, Toodyay WA
PO Box 96 TOODYAY WA
6566
Tel: +61 08 95742435
Fax: +61
08 95742431
Email: vcmanager@toodyay.wa.gov.au
Opening
Hours
Sunday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
The Visitor Centre is
closed on Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.