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New Norcia Heritage Trail

Great Northern Highway, New Norcia WA 6509

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, gifts from the Queen of Spain and a fascinating array of artefacts. The gift shop provides an opportunity to purchase an assortment of souvenir items, local produce, art, books and music. The trail also takes in St Gertrude's, the Rosendo Salvado Statue, the Cemetery, St. Ildephonsus, The Flour Mill, The Old Flour Mill, The Monastery and the Abbey Church before finishing up at the Guesthouse and old Gaol. The River Walk explores the Old Well, The Moore River, Bishop's Well, Bishop Torres' Beehouse, The Norcia Hotel and The Monastery Roadhouse. The streets and buildings are an expression of history, where you can explore richly decorated interiors, furnishings and post Renaissance art. Heritage Trail maps are available at the Museum and Art Gallery which is open daily from 9:30am to 4:30pm (closed Christmas).

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Benedictine Monastery

Great Northern Highway, New Norcia WA 6509

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 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 benefit from the sanctuary of this quiet retreat. To fully experience the peace, quiet and prayer, you can participate in the daily celebration of the Divine Office and Eucharist, and join the monks for their seven daily prayers. Spiritual direction is available on request. New Norcia is a two hour drive northeast of Perth.

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New Norcia Museum and Art Gallery

Great Northern Highway, New Norcia WA 6509
The Museum and Art Gallery is New Norcia's star attraction and is visited by tens of thousands of people annually. Established on its present site by Abbot Bernard Rooney in 1978, the Museum and Art Gallery was formerly St Joseph's Aboriginal Girls' Orphanage. The 2014 Bicentenary exhibition- In Search of Salvado features a range of outstanding photographs, artworks, maps, vestments and books, many conserved especially for the exhibition which commemorates the bicentenary of the birth of New Norcia's founder, Rosendo Salvado On display until 1st March 2015. The Museum contains a fascinating array of artefacts that trace New Norcia's time as an Aboriginal mission, a centre of extensive farming and as a place of education and culture.It tells the story of monks and lay people who have made a home in New Norcia throughout its history. These stories include those of the artist monk Fr Lesmes Lopez and the lay woodworker Juan Casellasboth of whose works now form an integral part of the fabric of the town, as well as the many Indigenous and European students who spent a portion of their youth here.
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New Norcia

41658 - New Norcia WA 6509
New Norcia is Australia's only monastic town, a historical and spiritual treasure in the West Australian bush. You won't believe what lies behind the locked doors of their buildings! Join a town tour and let their experienced guides unravel the unique history and show you the hidden artworks of New Norcia. Lose yourself in the Museum and Art Gallery where an eclectic array of Mission and Monastery memorabilia is displayed alongside European religious art and contemporary Australian art works, the gallery also houses a beautiful Charles Austin Gardiner exhibition of botanical drawings. Experience a 1500 year-old tradition and join the monks for prayer in the Monastery oratory. Meet a monk! On Saturdays at 4.30pm you are invited to the monastery parlour for a taste of monastic hospitality and to listen to their stories of yesteryear. Book into the monastery guesthouse, the programme of Benedictine Experience weekends offers everyone time apart to renew and restore a sense of balance.” Taste some of the delicious New Norcia produce, freshly baked New Norcia bread, silver medal winning olive oil, grown in the 100 year old Monastery olive grove and delicious wines and ports from the Abbey wines label. Visit the Mission cottage interpretation centre and learn more about the Aboriginal families that lived and worked at New Norcia. The Old Convent and Colleges are also available for hire for groups of 15 to 200 people, providing a unique and memorable experience for school camps, art and music workshops, retreats, conferences and special events....
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New Norcia Benedictine Monastery

11275 Great Northern Highway, New Norcia WA 6509
New Norcia Benedictine Monastery is located on the site of the original 1847 mission building . The Monastery is now home to a population of monks who live a simple communal life of prayer and work within the Monastery. Although not open to the public, you can take a guided walking tour of the town which starts at the towns Museum and Art Gallery, the tour takes you some of the stunning town buildings and will let you experience its unique history. New Norcia is a 90 minute drive northeast of Perth. ...
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