Excellent private tour to the wheatbelt area . Savoured some local delights ( Goats Cheeses , Honey , and some good Olive oil). Cara was very knowledgeable and accomodating and we requested to add a winery to the itinerary which had some stunning views and good drops. Highly recommended if you are after a unique personalised experience.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- New Norcia township, Benedictine Abbey, Rock of Remembrance, Walking Tour, Art Gallery and museum.
- Bottled Australian spring drinking water.
- On board fridge to keep any drinks or produce purchases cool.
- Alcoholic Beverages - Complimentary Abbey Ale or Pale Ale Happy Hour.
- Air conditioned vehicle, tour guide and commentary.
Excludes
- Lunch / Extra food /Drinks/ Beverages not included in itinerary.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Meet your driver Cara at The Bell Tower Elizabeth Quay or request a complimentary pick up. (suggested departure 8am) Let us know how you would like to organise your day and 'take you there tours' will take you there. Some of our favourite optional activities include, Limestone Park Botanical Bird aviaries, Local Goat Cheese tasting, Tooyay Historic Town, Bindoon Nature walks, Siverina Winery Estate & wild flowers, Stringy Bark Winery and Restaurant, Little Eeden Honey Farm. Local Farm gate produce shopping. Check with Cara to see what is operating or your tour date.
History, heritage and the spiritual heart of WA come alive when we arrive at the historic town of New Norcia. Roam through the legendary streets and walk in the footsteps of the pioneers who built this lasting heritage. Visit the the well preserved Benedictine Abbey, a striking showcase of Spanish inspired architecture, the town Cemetery and the Rock of Remembrance. Browse the Charming gift store where you'll find the towns famous monastery bread and hand crafted olive oil. *Admission included in tour price.
Gain exclusive entry to secluded areas that let you uncover the town’s secrets and join the highly recommended 2hour guided walking tour. Explore the majestic St. Gertrude’s College, the old Flour Mill with its graffiti and love notes, and the St Ildephonsus Chapel. Each structure reveals a piece of history waiting to be discovered. Learn about the intertwined stories of the Aboriginal Yued people and the monks, from early cooperation to the tragic Australian legacy of the stolen generation.
Stop by the museum where you'll uncover artefacts, diaries, and manuscripts from this complex past. Admire the private art gallery, home to a collection surrounded by rumours and intrigue, sparking national news headlines and inspiring a Netflix documentary about the notorious 1980s art heist. Decide for yourself, is the collection as rare and as priceless as once thought? Or artistic replicas Irreplaceable in the eye of the beholder.
Our day concludes with a complimentary Abbey Ale, brewed from the monks' original recipe, or sip on a refreshing local gin and tonic as we reminisce about our day. Unwind with a relaxing scenic 1.5-hour drive home arriving home just after 5:30pm. * Complimentary beverage included in tour price.
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Reviews
I took my 9 year old son on this tour. We both thoroughly enjoyed our trip. It was great for him to get out of the city and enjoy the countryside. He really loved the animals, especially the birds and goats. I’m a big foodie & loved sampling the gelato, cheese and honey. I also brought some honey wax infused lip balm & hand cream which was a lovely treat for myself. I was more into the history at New Norcia while my son loved the massive castle like buildings. Our guide Cara was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. she also made sure my son had the perfect day, and took lots of photos of us to remember our holiday. Thank you cara, we absolutely loved our trip!
I done the "Journey Through the Wheatbelt, and Uncover New Norcia's Past Tour" which was fabulous ... whilst the weather was not on our side on the day unfortunately, this did not dampen the experience. Cara was a fabulous Tour Guide, providing us with a great history and knowledge on Perth during our drive and throughout the day. The fee was all inclusive so you didn't have to worry about anything on the day and just enjoy the full experience, and very reasonable for all the 4 destinations that we visited. It was a wonderful day out and would highly recommend doing this tour if visiting Perth, or even if you are a local.
This tour was a perfect way to explore an amazing part of WA! This tour really has a VIP feel to it and my favourite part was how Cara the knowledgeable guide is supporting small local businesses. Every stop was great and I wouldn't be able to pick a favourite! If you are wanting a small, private tour with a fun and knowledgeable guide then definitely pick this one!
I hadn’t thought of visiting the Wheatbelt before, but this tour has definitely changed my mind. With such a variety of activities on offer we were interacting with tropical birds in the morning and viewing historic architecture in the afternoon. We had a delicious lunch at the honey farm and were able to sample and purchase local food produce throughout the day. Thank you ‘take you there tours’ for introducing me to all these wonderful opportunities right in my own backyard. From Anne - Perth local.
We had a lovely time visiting the Wheatbelt area. The tour was planned to perfection. Cara the tour guide was very passionate and knowledgeable and she ensured that we had a wonderful experience . We were lucky to see the Canola fields in bright yellow and some wildflowers that were just blooming .
We loved this day tour, as a family of nature lovers - this was just what we wanted after spending 5 nights the Perth CBD. Limestone park was a sanctuary, the birds were stunning and also very friendly, you could also get hot coffee or tea from the little cafe. We loved the warm hospitality at the Honey farm, the fish and chip lunch was spot on. At New Norcia we opted to take the river walk with our fabulous guide, the wildflowers were very pretty, we crossed Moore River and got great photo shots of the New Norcia architecture from a different angle. Do this tour, you won’t regret it.
What an absolutely fabulous experience on this tour! A real VIP vibe with a very small group making it feel almost tailored just for us! Cara the guide is so knowledgeable and nothing was a problem for her. The canola fields in bloom were spectacular and the wildflowers in New Norcia were also out. Everything ran so smoothly and felt like everything was thought of and included. After the brilliant day the Abby Ale beer was a lovely treat and couldn't help but to buy some to take home to remember the great tour. Thanks so much take you there tours. I will recommend you to my friends and family and hope to do other tours with you sometime!
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