The
Avon
River
flows
through
this
beautiful
area
and
is
home
to
an
abundance
of
waterfowl
including
colonies
of
white
swans.
There
are
many
places
of
historic
interest
to
visit
and
a
variety
of
museums
including
aeronautical,
farming,
and
mining.
The
Avon
Descent,
held
in
August
is
one
of
the
most
spectacular
whitewater
races
in
Australia.