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How
to get to New Norcia New Norcia lies 132km north of Perth, Western Australia. Travelling by car on the Great Northern Hwy it takes approximately two hours to reach. Transwa bus service runs to and from New Norcia. Transwa timetables (to and from New Norcia) / Transwa Web Site Great Western Coach Tours ph: 9490
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Tourist Information Centre: Start your day at New Norcia at the Visitors Centre where tickets for the Town Tour, Museum & Art Gallery can be purchased. Open Daily 9-4.30pm except Christmas Day.
A visit to The New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery is a must! It is home to one of the finest collections of movable heritage in Australia. Upstairs you'll see paintings by Spanish and Italian masters, gifts from the Queen of Spain and a fascinating array of artefacts which tell the story of New Norcia's time as an aboriginal mission, a centre of the monks' extensive farming activities and as a place of education and culture.
The Gift Shop offers a delightful range of local produce, art, books and music.
Opening Hours
9-4.30pm Daily except Christmas DayDaily Walking Tours
The best way to discover New Norcia is to take a guided tour. The town's many layers are revealed as you see behind closed doors and hear the stories of New Norcia. Highlights include the monk's own chapel within the Monastery and the beautifully frescoed interiors of the College Chapels not otherwise accessible to the public. Tours leave from the Museum.We want everyone to get the most out of New Norcia, no matter what their age or agility. Therefore, please note that there is wheel chair access to the majority of our buildings, and that you are welcome to follow the walking tour in your vehicle if you would prefer.
Two Hour Guided Town Walking Tour - 11.00am and 1.30pm Daily
Combined Ticket for Museum & Art Gallery + Walking Tour + After Tour Tastes available
Adults $23.00
Concession $20.00
High School $12.00
Primary Free
Special Group Packages
Why not bring a group and enjoy a day together at New Norcia? Ask about our specially designed group day programmes.
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New Exhibitions
A new Exhibition, ReIncarnations, is on display in the Art Gallery from the 7 May 2007 until Easter 2008. In this exhibition, drawn exclusively from the holdings of the New Norcia Art Gallery, traditional European representations of the Annunciation, Birth and Death of Jesus hang alongside interpretations by contemporary Australian artists.
If you missed our Robbed & Restored Exhibition, you can still see a selection of these works in the ReIncarnations Exhibition and in our European Gallery.
New Norcia Town Map: New Norcia is ‘open’ every day of the year, with some exceptions on Christmas Day and Good Friday. The monks own and operate a 8,000 hectre Farm and all the buildings and businesses in town. Approximately 70,000 people visit New Norcia every year and the 9 resident monks employ some 80 full, part-time and casual staff to run their businesses – or departments – as well as the support infrastructure needed to operate a town, it’s businesses, and the Monastery.
Accommodation and Meals
New Norcia Hotel: With it’s magnificent central staircase and high moulded ceilings, the Hotel is a feature in itself. Built in 1927 as a hostel, today the Hotel exudes old world charm and offers comfortable accommodation and a range of dining and bar options.
Monastery Guesthouse: In keeping with St Benedict’s rule of hospitality for guests, the Guesthouse provides simple accommodation and meals for those seeking a quiet retreat and sanctuary. Individuals and groups over high school age are welcome.
St Ildephonsus Cottage: A comfortable self-contained venue for up to 6 people, the cottage is perfect for small groups of work colleagues, families and friends. guesthouse@newnorcia.com
The Old Convent: Originally home to the Spanish Benedictine Sisters, the Old Convent is an atmospheric, self-contained venue for groups of 15-30. This unique venue is ideal for family gatherings, social groups, seminars and workshops. groups@newnorcia.com
St Gertrude's & St Ildephonsus Colleges: Boarding schools from 1908-1991, facilities have been developed to accommodate and cater for groups of 15-200. The Colleges have their own chapels and a variety of work and performance spaces making them the ideal venue for school camps, art and music workshops, retreats, conferences and special events. groups@newnorcia.com
New Norcia Roadhouse, General Store & Post Office: Ideal for a quick snack, take-away food and basic supplies.
Caravan & Camping: There is no caravan park at New Norcia, however powered sites with access to amenities are located behind the New Norcia Roadhouse.
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