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Pinnacles Desert and New Norcia Day Tour - Perth
Discover the unique township of New Norcia, Australia's only Benedictine Abbey still inhabited and worked by the monks today. Walk amongst the eerie Pinnacles in the Nambung National Park, experience the white sand and blue waters of Cervantes, understand a wildflower farm and see clean green electricity - a day of contrasts.
Included In Price
* Guildford - history and charm
* The Swan Valley - colonial towns, crafts and Western Australia's first wine growing region
* Tour the township of New Norcia - Australia's only Benedictine Abbey
* View the many buildings that document the orders history in Australia since 1846
* The Abbey Church
* St Gertrude's Church
* Visit the museum and art gallery (own expense)
* Inspect the walls of hand made bricks
* Visit the local produce shop with opportunity to purchase
* Enjoy a guided tour of the Western Wildflower Farm - owned by Rhonda Tonkin, Rural Woman of the Year in 2001 and her husband
* Observe flowers being prepared for export and understand how a little lateral thinking has added to the value of a traditional farm
* Enjoy a picnic lunch under the drying racks of the wildflower farm
* Pass the Emu Downs Wind Farm at Badgingarra
* View the 48 wind turbines (68 metres high) effortlessly producing clean electricity to power some 50,000 homes per year
* At Cervantes dip your toe in the Indian Ocean
* Take a walk on the pristine white sand beach at Thirsty Point
* Witness the remarkable colours of Ronsard Bay
* Nambung National Park - home of the amazing Pinnacles
* Take a guided walk through the Pinnacles desert limestone pillars created by the forces of nature
* Explore up close these amazing limestone formations
* During the wildflower season, roadside stops will be made to view native wildflowers.
Location
New Norcia, Western Australia
Booking Notes
Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).
Departure Time
Departs: 8:00 am Returns: 7:30 pm
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