Pinnacles Desert, New Norcia and Wildflowers Day Tour from Perth
1 day
About this activity
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. A local guide escorts our drive through town explaining the intriguing history and culture of the community before visiting the local museum housing artifacts and priceless pieces, many being treasured gifts to the monastery from Popes and Royalty of Spain.
We make a stop at 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 before enjoying a fish and chips lunch at the New Norcia Hotel.
After lunch, we head to the Western Wild Flower Farm featuring a range of wildflowers and you will learn about how they are dried and exported. We will visit the Pinnacles Desert where you enjoy an easy paced walk through these mystical limestone pillars. before returning to Perth via the Indian Ocean Drive and view the wildflowers. Stops to view spring wildflowers are available from August to December only.
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We make a stop at 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 before enjoying a fish and chips lunch at the New Norcia Hotel.
After lunch, we head to the Western Wild Flower Farm featuring a range of wildflowers and you will learn about how they are dried and exported. We will visit the Pinnacles Desert where you enjoy an easy paced walk through these mystical limestone pillars. before returning to Perth via the Indian Ocean Drive and view the wildflowers. Stops to view spring wildflowers are available from August to December only.
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Fish and Chips lunch at New Norcia Hotel
- Entry/Admission - Nambung National Park
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
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Tourism
95%
Cultural
50%
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We had a wonderful time on this tour from start to finish. A very family oriented tour suitable for all age group. The driver/tour guide Tomas is professional and handled unforeseen circumstance well our coach air-con spoiled!!. The lunch at the New Norcia Hotel is awesome, tasty fish and chips. The wildflower trip could have been better if it's the right season to visit.
Excellent tour that visited the unique Pinnacles Desert, allowed an insight into the history of the New Norcia monastic settlement, and included a visit to an Australian wildflower exporter farm with a well-informed driver. Only issue was the poor coach with no viable speaker system, an out-of-order toilet, no leg rests and at least one seat that reclined of its own accord. plus a dangerously high step at the exit.
Great day out. Coach comfortable and driver excellent. The unexpected morning tea a bonus and lunch excellent. I would have been happy to miss the wildflower farm to have more time in New Norcia and the Pinnacles.
Trip was OK, but there is a lot of driving and its a long day. In my opinion, the Pinnacles are not that spectacular versus - say - the Stone Forest in Yunnan, China. If I had to choose between this trip and Wave Rock, I would prefer Wave Rock,
The sight of all these rocky spikes in sand was a fantastic sight. The visit to New Norcia concluded with an excellent fish and chip lunch.
A very interesting trip. David our driver did a great job.