TASTE OF THE WHEATBELT private day tour to New Norcia and beyond.

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  Meet your driver Cara at The Bell Tower Elizabeth Quay or request a complimentary pick up. (suggested departure 8am) Lets us know how you would like to organise your day and 'take you there tours' will take you there. Some of our favourite optional activities include, Limestone Park Botanical Bird aviaries, Local Goat Cheese tasting, Tooyay Historic Town, Bindoon Nature walks, Siverina Winery Estate & wild flowers Stringy Bark Winery and Restaurant, Little Eeden Honey Farm. Local Farm gate produce shopping. Check with Cara to see what is operating or your tour date.

  4 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2

  History, heritage and the spiritual heart of WA come alive when we arrive at the historic town of New Norcia. Roam through the legendary streets and walk in the footsteps of the pioneers who built this lasting heritage. Visit the the well preserved Benedictine Abbey, a striking showcase of Spanish inspired architecture, the town Cemetery and the Rock of Remembrance. Browse the Charming gift store where you'll find the towns famous monastery bread and hand crafted olive oil. *Admission included in tour price.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Gain exclusive entry to secluded areas that let you uncover the town’s secrets and join the highly recommended 2hour guided walking tour. Explore the majestic St. Gertrude’s College, the old Flour Mill with its graffiti and love notes, and the St Ildephonsus Chapel. Each structure reveals a piece of history waiting to be discovered. Learn about the intertwined stories of the Aboriginal Yued people and the monks, from early cooperation to the tragic Australian legacy of the stolen generation.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Stop by the museum where you'll uncover artefacts, diaries, and manuscripts from this complex past. Admire the private art gallery, home to a collection surrounded by rumours and intrigue, sparking national news headlines and inspiring a Netflix documentary about the notorious 1980s art heist. Decide for yourself, is the collection as rare and as priceless as once thought? Or artistic replicas Irreplaceable in the eye of the beholder.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  Our day concludes with a complimentary Abbey Ale, brewed from the monks' original recipe, or sip on a refreshing local gin and tonic as we reminisce about our day. Unwind with a relaxing scenic 1.5-hour drive home arriving home just after 5:30pm. * Complimentary beverage included in tour price.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Wear comfortable footwear that you can walk in.
• Please bring a sunhat. Keep hand luggage to a minimum. Water and Sunscreen are provided on board.
• Our tour van is designed for comfort and we can comfortably carry 5 passengers. 7 passengers is only recommended for groups travelling with children or smaller guests.
• Please provide your own child car seats. 1 - 4 years requires a forward facing restraint with inbuilt harness. 4 - 7 years requires a booster seat.

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