Discover the unique township of New Norcia, one of Australia's only Benedictine Abbeys 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.
Highlights:
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Guildford - history and charm
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The Swan Valley - colonial towns, crafts and Western Australia's first wine growing region
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Take a private guided town tour of New Norcia - Australia's only monastic town
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View buildings not accessible to the public that document the orders history in Australia since 1846
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The Abbey Church
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St Gertrude's College and Chapel
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Visit the Museum and Art Gallery
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Inspect the walls of hand made bricks
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Visit the local produce shop with opportunity to purchase
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Enjoy a genuine Australian picnic style lunch
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Pass the Emu Downs Wind Farm at Badgingarra
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View the 48 wind turbines (68 metres high) effortlessly producing clean electricity to power some 50,000 homes per year
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At Cervantes dip your toe in the Indian Ocean
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Take a walk on the pristine white sand beach at Cervantes
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Witness the remarkable colours of Ronsard Bay
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Nambung National Park - home of the amazing Pinnacles
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Take a guided walk through the Pinnacles desert limestone pillars created by the forces of nature
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Explore up close these amazing limestone formations
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During the wildflower season, roadside stops will be made to view native wildflowers.
Picnic lunch and national park entry