There's a wide range of attractions to see in Beverley.

You can find out about the history of aviation in Western Australia at the Aeronautical Museum, or explore the working farm and historic homestead at Avondale Discovery Farm. Step into the old Railway Station Gallery to see the art collection and learn about the early days of settlement at the Dead Finish Museum.

Picnic on the banks of the Avon River, or trace the headwaters of the river at the nearby salt lakes of Yenyenning, admire the antique and vintage machinery at Ferguson's Machinery Shed and take a walk along Vincent Street to delight in the fascinating architecture of this classic country town.

Situated in the centre of town, this museum is a tribute to the aviators of Western Australia. Historical highpoints of aviation in this State are told in photographs and stories (including the amazing tale of the 'Silver Centenary' which was built in Beverley) and there are replicas of a 'Plank Glider' and the 'Flying Flea'. The Museum contains models of various fighting aircraft and modern passenger planes. There's a Rolls Royce jet engine from a Vampire and a smaller jet engine used in the Jindivik pilotless target vehicle - the same engine used with modifications in the Maachi jet.

At the entrance you'll see a Vampire Jet No. A79-638. This aircraft was a two-seat trainer. Australia built almost two hundred of this type - and you'll see another on the main road near the Dead Finish Museum. You'll also see the 'Amana' nose wheel which is a memorial to those who died in the Skymaster DC4 crash in 1950.

This is also where you'll find the Beverley Information Centre with helpful volunteers who can provide you with information and help.

Avondale
Discovery Farm

Just six kilometres west of Beverley, Avondale Discovery Farm offers visitors a chance to see a working farm. You can find out about agricultural practices at the Landcare display centre and take a drive trail through the property seeing many agricultural activities. You can take a gentle walk on the nature trail where you are likely to see kangaroos and emus, explore the 1890s homestead and have a look at the extensive agricultural machinery shed. And, you'll be able to see and touch a range of farm animals in the Animal Nursery.

There's a picnic area with free gas BBQs. Entry is free. Find out more on the Avondale Discovery Farm website.

Dead Finish Museum

This building was originally built as a hotel in 1871. At that time it was the centre of Beverley but the arrival of the railway line fourteen years later drew the town towards the station leaving the Dead Finish on the outskirts of the main street. This museum and its old-style garden give a fascinating insight into the early days of settlement in Beverley.

Open on Sundays between March and November 11am - 3pm,
or by arrangement with the Beverley Information Centre.

Built in 1886 in the Victorian Tudor style, the Beverley Railway Station was the hub of activity when Beverley was an important stop on the Perth to Albany passenger line. Closed in October 1984, the Railway Station fell into disrepair, but after much hard work by both the community and council was beautifully restored in 2006.

In 2007, the Beverley Railway Station was the winner of the Heritage Council of Western Australia award for the Conservation of a place on the State Register of Heritage Places.

The Railway Station now displays the Beverley Council Art Collection and you can also buy work by local artists or talk with an artist in residence.

Closed during January.
February-December: Open Thursday and Friday 11am-2.30pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm.

The Avon River flows through the town and there's a picnic area on the banks of the Beverley Town Pool where you can look for a variety of birdlife. Another picnic spot is the Gwambygine Reserve about ten kilometres along the river towards York. The best time to see the river flowing is after winter rains, but sometimes the rain from summer cyclones fills the vast inland river catchment area and the river will flow in Beverley.

Yenyenning Lakes

These large salt lakes are about 32 kilometres south east of Beverley and are an interesting example of the ancient geological structure of Western Australia. The lakes drain water from as far away as Southern Cross, over 300 kilometres to the east and are at times full of saline water. Yenyenning Lakes are a haven for birdlife and are also used for water sports. Ask at the Information Centre for directions to the Yenyenning Lakes.

Beverley is noted for its interesting architecture, with examples ranging from the colonial period of the late 1880s to the 1930s Art Deco style and an example of a late 1960s geodesic dome. Get a taste of the architecture of Beverley in the Walk along Vincent Street!