About this tour
A 10-hour Perth day tour through Western Australia's Wheatbelt, combining rural food experiences with cultural history. You'll taste farm-made gelato and artisan cheese, explore centuries-old olive groves, spot native birdlife across botanical gardens, then cap the day touring New Norcia—Australia's only active monastic town. Small groups of up to five people travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide. Lunch and a local beverage are included. Operates Fridays through Sundays.
Highlights
- Fresh gelato and goat cheese tasting at working farms
- 450+ native bird species in Limestone Park gardens
- Spanish Benedictine Abbey within living monastic township
- Ancient olive grove landscapes and bush honey sampling
- Complimentary local ale or gin and tonic
- Maximum five guests for personalised attention
- Lunch included with on-board cooler for purchases
What to expect
You'll depart Perth early and head inland into the Wheatbelt's quiet farmland. Morning stops let you taste farm-fresh gelato and meet producers of local cheeses and honey—these aren't rushed tasting-room visits but genuine encounters with small operations. Limestone Park offers peaceful walking through gardens alive with birdcalls. After lunch (provided), the afternoon pivots to history. New Norcia appears unexpectedly: a genuine working monastic community with Spanish colonial architecture set against dry Australian scrub. The Abbey tour is scholarly but accessible. You'll walk village streets between heritage buildings while your guide explains three centuries of Benedictine settlement. It's contemplative rather than touristy.
Good to know
Moderate fitness needed—expect several hours of walking on dusty, uneven ground in full sun. Bring a wide-brimmed hat and sturdy closed shoes. Water and sunscreen provided. Keep luggage minimal. Not suitable if you have cardiovascular concerns. Public transport connects to Perth; confirm pickup details when booking.
Frequently asked
- How long does THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature. take?
- THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature. runs for approximately 10 hours.
- How much does THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature. cost?
- Prices start from AUD $255 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature. run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs THE WHEATBELT & NEW NORCIA day tour of history, taste & nature.?
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- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original WA Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.