About this tour
This 11.5-hour loop from Perth sweeps through two contrasting Western Australian landscapes: the otherworldly limestone formations of Nambung National Park and the heritage precinct of New Norcia, home to Australia's sole Benedictine monastery. You'll travel in an air-conditioned coach with a driver-guide providing running commentary, stopping for fish and chips lunch and a guided town walkthrough. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Highlights
- Thousands of pale limestone pillars rising from desert floor
- Benedictine Abbey—Australia's only monastic community
- Fish and chips lunch in historic New Norcia township
- Local guide-led heritage tour of monastery precinct
- Flat terrain suitable for moderate walkers
- Live guide commentary throughout the drive
What to expect
After collection from your Perth hotel, expect a scenic two-hour drive north through wheat country. Nambung National Park reveals its famous pinnacles—thousands of eerie stone columns jutting from pale sand, best photographed mid-morning light. You'll walk among them at a leisurely pace (moderate fitness needed). The drive continues to New Norcia, where you'll eat locally sourced fish and chips, then join a guide for an hour exploring the abbey, monastery buildings, and surrounding heritage precinct. The return journey to Perth takes roughly two hours.
Good to know
Bring hat, sunscreen, and water—the pinnacles offer minimal shade. Dietary requirements must be flagged at booking. Infants sit on laps; no separate seats provided. Public transport alternatives exist nearby if preferred. Gratuities are separate.
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