Travelling through the Swan Valley, we arrive at New Norcia, home to
Australia’s only Benedictine Abbey. A little piece of Spain comes alive in
this town, full of history, art and architecture.

Hear the local history before viewing the chapel and museum artefacts gifted
to the monastery by Popes and Royalty of Spain. Visit the famous Benedictine
Community with a guided tour of the town and main sites including the museum
and art gallery where you will find extraordinary artefacts dating back to
when New Norcia was an Aboriginal mission.

Next we move on to the Abbey Church; home to one of only two large Moser
organs, originally crafted in Germany. This is followed by a visit to St
Gertrude’s College, a grand gothic style building which was originally built
as a girls boarding school and opened in 1908. We then visit a produce shop
selling olive oil, fruit, wine, New Norcia nut cake and breads, before
enjoying a delicious lunch.

We continue on for an easy paced walk through the mystical Pinnacles Desert
and see the Pinnacles from the lookout over the park. If time permits make a
visit to the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre.

Return to Perth down the Indian Ocean drive arriving at approximately 7:30pm.

Some photos courtesy of TWA