New Norcia Day Tour
- Duration: 8 Hours (approx.)
- Location: New Norcia, Western Australia
- Product code: NN
New Norcia was established as a Benedictine mission to the aboriginal Nyoongar people of the Yuat tribe and evolved over time to become a self-sufficient community dedicated to the education of outback children and later a centre for ecclesiastical art and culture in Western Australia. Today New Norcia is famous not only for its Benedictine community, but as a living museum and centre for warm monastic hospitality.
On a guided relaxed walking tour of New Norcia town you will visit the Abbey Church, Education Centre, St Gertrude’s and St Ildephonsus colleges. Enjoy at delicious light lunch at New Norcia Cafe.
Later, spend time browsing the Museum and Art Gallery containing paintings by Spanish and Italian masters, priceless manuscripts and religious artifacts.
New Norcia is famous for its bread, Nut Cake and Pan Chocolatti as well as award-winning olive oil and quality wine.
You will also have free time to shop at the New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery Gift Shop.
Tour Highlights
- Guided tour of all the major attractions and sights of New Norcia.
- Hear the stories of the local aboriginal Nyoongar people of the Yuat tribe.
- Spanish architecture in the Australian bushland.
- Hear the stories of the Spanish Monk founders.
- See historic paintings, frescos, and carvings.
