New Norcia Attractions Directory : Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
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The Benedictine Monastery is located on the site of the original 1847 mission building in New Norcia. The Monastery is now home to a population of 26 monks who live a simple communal life of prayer and work within the Monastery.
Although not open to the public, you can take an informative guided walking tour of the town and learn about the history and present life of the occupants of the Monastery.
If you have time to stay overnight, enjoy the hospitality of the Monastery Guesthouse and bene...
To get the most out of your visit to the town of New Norcia, follow the New Norcia Heritage Trail. Soak up the Spanish influenced architecture and learn about the history of this unique monastic town and its time as an Aboriginal mission. The New Norcia Heritage Trail has two parts, a two kilometre walk through the town and a 1.7 kilometre river walk. Allow three hours to explore both trails.
The first stop is the Museum and Art Gallery which displays paintings by Spanish and Italian masters, g...
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