Pinnacles & New Norcia Benedictine History including fish and chip lunch
- Perth
- Full-day Tours
- Natural Scenery
- Instagrammable Spot
- Tour in English
Overview
Departing at 8:00 AM
The number of pax in this tour is between 6 and 50 (including 6 and including 50).
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 fish and chips lunch and local breads and olive oil at the historic New Norcia Hotel. 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 hotels may have limited parking. If the meeting point information differs from the hotel’s, please check the actual pick-up and drop-off point and any additional information. No refunds will be given for missed pick-up times.
*This tour does not operate in June and July.
What’s included
Included
- New Norcia-Benedictine Community
- New Norcia-The museum and art gallery
- New Norcia-Abbey Church
- New Norcia-New Norcia produce shop
- Pinnacle Desert
- Lunch
Not included
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the items are at guests own cost.
Ages
Child fares are available on most tours for passengers aged between 4 and 12 years inclusive.
Infants (0-3 yrs) are free on most tours when travelling with an adult.
An infant also does not receive a seat or a meal whether travelling by coach or ferry. If a seat is required for an infant, child prices apply.
How to use
You will receive an email with a confirmation after the booking is confirmed. On the day of tour, please take your confirmation and wait for the driver at the meeting point on time.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before scheduled time.
Please look for vehicles with the "Australian Pinnacle Tours" logo on the side of the vehicle. Some hotels may have limited parking options. If the meeting point information does not match the hotel's, please check the actual pick-up and drop-off point and any additional information. If you have any questions, please call +61(0)8 62706060 (English service).
Good to know
Profusion of wildflowers depends on weather and other conditions, therefore we cannot guarantee sightings.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring a hat and your camera.
This tour has a minimum group size requirement. If the minimum number of participants is not met, your tour will be rescheduled or refunded.
This tour does not operate in June and July.
Please advise of any dietary requirements.
Australian Pinnacle Tours (Passenger Transport Services Pty Ltd) reserves the right to charge a fuel surcharge direct to customers as a result of escalation in the price of crude oil and or/ USD exchange rates.
Australia is a large country with weather conditions varying considerably from one region to another. You can expect high temperatures in the Summer (Dec-Feb) and lower temperatures at night and during the Australian winter (Jun-Aug), when conditions can change quickly. It is important to come prepared for all weather conditions and always adhere to your guide’s advice in extreme weather conditions.
If a passenger fails to join a tour or joins after departure, or leaves prior to its completion, no tour refund can be made.
At all times, Australian Pinnacle Tours (Passenger Transport Services Pty Ltd) reserves the right to not accept children on tours due to safety concerns.
Please note that there is no luggage storage area on the coach transfer service – hand luggage only is accepted on board the transfer vehicle.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
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In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
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If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.
We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.
We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.
Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.
The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.
No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.
The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.
Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.
For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.
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