Discover the unique township of New Norcia, one of Australia's 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.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
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 monastic town
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.
Departure and Return Details
Complimentary hotel pick-up service is available from most hotels in Perth area, please enter your hotel name and address in the 'Pickup Hotel Info' field. Click here to check available pickup service.
Passengers will be picked-up from their hotel approximately 7:30am, depending on the hotel location. Exact pick-up time will be provided upon reconfirmation 24 hours prior to tour.
Children ages 4 to 14 eligible for child discount price.
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Currency Fluctuations:
All tour prices are current at the time of publication and are susceptible to currency fluctuations. We reserve the right to alter the tour price in accordance with changes in foreign exchanges rates and changes in prices for services. The rate that you pay when you reserve your tour will protect you against future currency fluctuations; on the other hand, no price adjust (refund) will be made based upon change in tour prices.
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Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers
although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
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