Adventure
There’s plenty of adventure waiting in the Shire of Northam. Just over an hour from Perth, the Avon Valley offers an exciting mix of outdoor thrills, unique experiences and relaxed country charm.
Start your day drifting above the countryside with a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Both Windward Ballooning and Liberty Balloon Flights operate from Northam, offering unforgettable views over rolling farmland, the Avon River and the town below. It’s a peaceful and magical way to see the region from a whole new perspective.
For something a little more hands-on experience and high in octane, head to Rally School Australia in nearby Bakers Hill, where you can test your driving skills on WA’s famous “ball bearing” gravel tracks. Motorsport fan or not, it’s definitely an adrenaline-filled experience like no other.
Western Australia’s premier commercial ballooning company celebrating over 40 years of operations and very proud to be locally owned and operated.
With over 30 years of experience, Liberty began operating in WA in 2021, combining expertise with a passion for sharing the joy of flight.
You can find them in the Bakers Hill region, a part of the Perth Hills that has famous ‘ball bearing’ gravel, typical of WA, and will truly test your driving skills
If you’ve ever dreamed of taking to the skies yourself, the Northam Aero Club offers flight training and introductory lessons, giving visitors the chance to experience aviation firsthand in one of Western Australia’s most active regional airfields.
Prefer to keep your feet on the ground, but not really? Green Gables Stables has been sharing the joy of horse riding for over 35 years, offering scenic rides through beautiful countryside for riders of all ages and abilities.
Outdoor lovers can also explore the historic KEP Track, a 76km trail running from Mundaring to Northam along old rail formations and pipeline service roads, perfect for walking, cycling and discovering the Avon Valley at your own pace.
The Northam Aero Club provides flight training under the Air Operators Certificate of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia.
For over 35 years, the Cranfield family has been dedicated to providing a unique and unforgettable horse-riding experience to the people of Perth.
Take a self-guided drive around Northam to see the CBH Grain Silos that stand 38-metres tall and feature a series of iconic, eye-catching murals that represent the region’s landscape.
Follow the Avon River on the 18km Dorntj Koorliny (Walk Together) Track. There are many bridges throughout the trail, and you might see some white swans
An important place for ceremonies, hunting and camping for Noongar people, considered the summer home of the Waugyl.
The Kalgoorlie Exploratory Pipeline (KEP) Track runs from Mundaring to Northam, a 76km trail that follows the various rail formations and pipeline service roads.
The Shire of Northam and the Avon Valley deliver experiences for every kind of traveller, families, couples, thrill-seekers and history lovers alike. All just a short trip from Perth.
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Map - Dorntj Koorliny Track by Graham Atkins
Updated 29.01.26