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New Norcia Historial Town Tour
By: Tours with a Twist
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    What to Expect
    Established in 1847 by Spanish Monks, this Iconic Western Australian Town is rich with History and Culture. Regardless of your religious beliefs, this town will capture your spirit with its relaxed atmosphere and peaceful outlook.
    The Tour Departs from the Tourist Coach Stand on Wellington Street near the Perth Train Station at 8am and will travel through the Swan Valley to New Norcia. 
    We will stop at Bindoon for a morning tea break where you have a chance to visit the famous Bindoon Bakehaus then onto the New Norcia Townsite. 
    Once at New Norcia, you will be guided by a Local Tour Guide for 2 Hours through the community which includes exclusive access inside some of the historic buildings. 
    After the Town Tour we will head to the New Norcia Hotel where we will enjoy a delicious light Lunch.
    Your day isn't complete until you have a walk through the Museum and Art Gallery before the relaxing drive back to Perth arriving at approx 5pm.
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    Important Information
    Departure Point
    Tours with a Twist, 378 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
    Departure Time
    8:00 AM
    Duration
    9h
    Return Details
    Returns to original departure point
    Inclusions
    • Lunch
    • Bottled water
    • Coffee and/or Tea
    • Alcoholic Beverages
    Exclusions
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
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    Additional Info
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infant seats available
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    Cancellation Policy
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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    This wonderful place needs new monks
    Please encourage anyone with a vocation to consider applying to join this wonderful Catholic Benedictine monastery.
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    Date of experience: November 2019
    This tour offers very unique experience.
    I appreciate that the Tours with a Twist of Perth offers this spiritual and interesting tour. As being a non-drinking solo tourist. Food and Wine tours in Perth are not really my cup of tea. I strongly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in history, architecture and…
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    Date of experience: October 2019
    Response from Suzan N, Owner at New Norcia Historial Town Tour
    Responded 7 Nov 2019
    Thank you for your review. We love New Norcia and love the opportunity to show visitors this little known piece of Perth's history. Glad you had a great day.
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    A spiritual journey
    Very good tour with great personal service. Lunch was excellent with the tour of the buildings great. Price and value excellent highly recommended will do tour again if possible.
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    Date of experience: March 2019
    Response from Suzan N, Owner at New Norcia Historial Town Tour
    Responded 2 Apr 2019
    Thank you so much for the great review. I'll let your guide Jill know what you said. She loves New Norcia and loves taking people there. Glad you enjoyed your day.
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    Excellent tour of Australia's only monastic town
    Very unique place full of history and a very peaceful atmosphere. Tours with a Twist were very professional and my tour guide , Jill was very helpful and informative. The High Tea lunch was delicious. I had never heard of New Norcia before going to WA. It is a special place…
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    Date of experience: August 2018
    Response from Suzan N, Owner at New Norcia Historial Town Tour
    Responded 24 Aug 2018
    It was our absolute pleasure to have you on our tour. We are so glad that you found New Norcia as interesting and unique as we do. Thanks again and hopefully we'll see you next time you're in WA. Thanks Jill
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    New Norcia.
    What a treat we were in for when we met our Tour guide/bus in Perth Central;we (12 tourists) were going on The NEW NORCIA High Tea Lunch tour. Suzan(Owner,Operator) and Jill gave us a wonderful narrative ,along the way,of places and buildings of interest.We enjoyed a morning tea…
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    Date of experience: May 2018
    Response from Suzan N, Owner at New Norcia Historial Town Tour
    Responded 21 May 2018
    Wow what a wonderful review, thank you. We are so glad you had such a great day out. Yes it was just like an outing with friends, we like it like that. Small intimate groups makes the day more personable. And thank you for recommending the tour to family and friends. Suzan and Jill.
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