Pinnacles Desert, New Norcia and Wildflowers Day Tour from Perth

Location:Perth, Australia
Duration:11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
TOUR Code:3115P1

From USD $210.00 View price calendar

History buffs and the nature lovers will enjoy this tour from Perth. Visit just a few of Western Australia's hidden treasures. Eerie pinnacles punctuate the otherwise flat and barren plain of the Nambung National Park. History looms itself in Australia's only Benedictine Abbey at New Norcia and the wildflowers come to life along the path of this journey.

Highlights

Explore the Pinnacles Desert and New Norcia on this full-day tour by luxury air-conditioned coach
Marvel at the world renowned Pinnacles Desert in the Nambung National Park
Drive through Swan Valley
See Australia's only Benedictine Abbey located in New Norcia
See the wildflowers come to life (seasonal August to December)
Stop at the lobster fishing town of Cervantes
English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop off from centrally located Perth hotels

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 also 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.

Heading onwards, we arrive at the rock lobster fishing town of Cervantes for lunch.. These highly prized Rock Lobster are caught by local fishermen, primarily for export to Japan.

Afterwards 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 plenty of film. Before making our return trip to Perth you will visit a local store featuring a range of dried wildflowers. Stops to view spring wildflowers are available from August to December only.

Schedule Details

Seasonal Wildflowers, Perth

Departs:

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Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Perth hotels

Departure Time:

8:00am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Duration:

11 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Return details:

Tour concludes at original point of departure at approximately 7:30pm.

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Additional Information

Inclusions:

Hotel pick up and drop off
Luxury coach tour
Lunch
Experienced and professional tour guide
Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Exclusions:

Gratuities (optional)

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