1 Day Pinnacles, New Norcia & Wildflowers (with lunch) (NN)

Location(s):

Perth, Swan Valley, Pinnacles Desert, New Norcia, Cervantes.

Description:

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. New Norcia was first settled in 1846 as a mission to the region's Aborigines. New Norcia is Australia's only monastic town and is renowned for its Spanish architecture and Indigenous and European heritage. Drive through town and learn of the intriguing history and culture of the community; having the opportunity to be guided through St Gertrudes College and one of the churches, before stopping for morning tea (own expense). 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 visit the the Western Wildflower Farm for a brief talk about how wildflowers are dried and exported. Enjoy a delicious lunch before continuing on, we arrive at the Rock Lobster fishing town of Cervantes, their highly prized Rock Lobster are caught by local fishermen. 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 your camera.

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

Operator Name:

AUSTRALIAN PINNACLE TOURS

Operator Description:

Providing the most luxury touring options by coach and 4WD around Western Australia. Pinnacle Tours offer sightseeing coach tours, adventures and accommodation throughout Western Australia departing from Perth and Broome to attractions such as the Pinnacles Desert, Wave Rock, Margaret River, Monkey Mia Dolphins, Ningaloo Reef, Albany and Great Southern, Rottnest Island, the Bungle Bungles, Mitchell Falls, Geikie Gorge, Windjana Gorge & Cape Leveque.

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