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Pinnacle Tours: 1 Day Pinnacles, New Norcia & Wildflowers (with Picnic Lunch) (NN)

A fascinating day out combining the history of Australia's only Benedictine Abbey with the world renowned mystical Pinnacles Desert.

1 Day Pinnacles, New Norcia & Wildflfowers (with Picnic Lunc) 

New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery - A little bit of Spain comes alive

Nambung National Park - Pinnacles Desert amazing limestone spires

Wildflowers (seasonal)

New Norcia Abbey Church and St Gertrudes College - home to one of the two large Moser Organs, originally crafted in germany it was transported to Australia in the 1920's.

A fascinating day out combining the history of Australia's only Benedictine Abbey with the world renowned mystical Pinnacles Desert.

Our morning journey takes us through historical Guildford and Swan Valley, past Perth's Pearce Air Force Base through the orange growing district of Bindoon to reach fascinating New Norcia. First settled in 1846 as a mission to the regions Aborigine, New Norcia is home to Australia's only Benedictine Abbey. Drive through town and learn of the intriguing history and culture of the community before stopping for morning tea. Afterwards, visit a local produce shop for the chance to purchase Benedictine Community goods including olive oil, fruit wine, delicious New Norcia nut cake and fresh breads. Alternatively, visit the museum and art gallery (own expense).

From here we head north past Moora to the Western Wildflower Farm for a brief guided tour of how wildflowers are preserved for export before having lunch. Continuing on, we arrive at the Rock Lobster fishing town of Cervantes, their highly prized Rock Lobster are caught by local fishermen, primarily for export to Japan. Afterwards we travel into Nambung National Park, home of the mystical Pinnacles Desert. Here your driver guide takes you for an easy paced walk through parts of this fascinating landscape covering some 404 hectares. Ensure you wear comfortable footwear, bring a hat and plenty of film.

Additional stops to view wildflowers (Aug - Dec) will be made en route with arrival back in Perth at approximately 7.30 pm.

DEPARTS APPROX 8.00AM RETURNS APPROX 7.30pm

Distance 600km

Pick up Shop 1, Barrack Street Jetty, Perth