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New Norcia Benedictine Community
New Norcia Road
New Norcia WA 6509

Getting There

Main Office

T: +61 8 9654 8018
F: +61 8 9654 8097
E: information@newnorcia.com.au

Friends of New Norcia / Volunteering

T: +61 8 9654 8018
E: friends@newnorcia.com.au

Museum & Art Gallery

T: +61 8 9654 8056
E: museum@newnorcia.com.au

Group Accommodation & Education Centre

T: +61 8 9654 8018
E: groups@newnorcia.com.au

Communications

T: +61 8 9654 8018
E: communications@newnorcia.com.au

Guesthouse

T: +61 8 9654 8002
E: guesthouse@newnorcia.com.au

Roadhouse

T: +61 8 9654 8020
E: roadhouse@newnorcia.com.au

Visit New Norcia

People visit New Norcia for many reasons; for spiritual retreat, to join a tour and see inside the magnificent buildings or sometimes just to walk around the town and enjoy the peace and beautiful scenery.

In this section you will find all the information you need for your visit to New Norcia. Details of places to eat and places to stay, details of the town tours and information about some of our favourite things to do in Australia’s only monastic town.

We recommend your first port of call is the Museum & Art Gallery to speak to one of the staff about the attractions and experiences New Norcia has to offer. The Museum & Art Gallery is also a Visitor Information Centre and is the point from which town tours leave.

Stay at New Norcia

There are so many different options for accommodation at New Norcia.

The Guesthouse is perfect for a quiet, retreat like experience - a world away from the rigours of modern life. You can join a Benedictine retreat here or be housed in the Hermitage for a silent retreat. Groups can be accommodated in the Old Convent or the historic boarding school colleges. Smaller groups are also able to book the Hostel, with its comfortable rooms, neo-classical architecture, scenic deck and heritage veranda, as well as St Ildephonsus' Cottage.

Please click on the areas on the right for more information.

Eat & Drink

Hospitality is a tenet of the Rule of St Benedict, the Rule by which the monks of New Norcia live, so wherever you choose to eat in town, our aim is for you to experience warm monastic hospitality.

Education & Research

From the earliest days of its foundation New Norcia has been focussed on education. The first Abbot, of New Norcia (Rosendo Salvado) established the Aboriginal girls and boys schools and the second Abbot of New Norcia, Fulgentius Torres built and opened the European girls and boys schools, which closed in 1991.

Since the closing of the schools, New Norcia's school buildings and grounds have been utilised by groups undertaking education programmes.

However, New Norcia also has a tradition of research and academia, with its impressive archival records and library collection, and scholars and researchers alike have delighted over the years in the information available in the town's records.

This section also provides information on the archives and library and provides link to forms which will give you access to the records of New Norcia.

Protecting a Unique Heritage

New Norcia is Australia’s only monastic town and has a unique heritage. Founded in 1847 by Spanish Benedictine Monks, the town has had many purposes; a mission, a monastery, a provider of education and now as a place of spiritual retreat.

Delve into the town's unique history, discover the ongoing and completed work necessary for the upkeep and restoration of this special part of Australia.

But it is not only the majestic buildings set amongst the Australian bush that sets New Norcia apart; its history is also encapsulated in the archival records of New Norcia and in the library and museum collections.

In this section we also have information about how you can donate to New Norcia to help the Community restore and maintain this treasure.

What's Happening at New Norcia

We hold a diverse array of events throughout the year at New Norcia.

Each year we host a full programme of events including a spiritual retreat programme presented by the Institute for Benedictine Studies, dinners at the New Norcia Hostel and a few other surprises!

Watch this space for all the updated information about "What's on at New Norcia".

News

Lecture Day

Library Lecture Day

Date: Friday, 17th October 2025
Time: 9:00AM
Location: St Gertrude's
Price: $100.00
Tickets:

For more information, or to book, please visit our webshop.
Library Lecture Day

UNEARTHING OUR STORIES: Role of libraries in preserving local history and heritage

The Library Lecture is back!  This year we have a single day event to be held on Friday, 17th of October 2025.  It will feature papers by Gareth Dixon  (Manager Libraries and Heritage, City of Armadale),  Janet Megarrity (Librarian, Victoria Park Public Library),  Sue Lefroy (Local History Coordinator, City of Albany),  Marta Perez-Rey (Lecturer, University of WA) and Ken Spillman (Australian writer).  Geoffrey Coad's (retired lawyer, historian) book on Abbot Torres will be launched as well as other book launches and the New Norcia Studies journal for 2025.

The day concludes with a concert by Fr Robert Nixon and Allegra Giagu.

Registration and morning tea starts at 9 AM at the St Gertrude's foyer.  

Ticket costs  $100 for Adults and $85 for concession holders (seniors and students).  Morning/Afternoon teas and lunch included.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation in the New Norcia Hostel, Guesthouse or Old Convent is $135 per person, which includes dinner. 

If you are planning on staying overnight, please book your accommodation separately with Joyce (9654 8002 or guesthouse@newnorcia.com.au).  

To avoid disappointment, please book your event ticket first before booking your accommodation.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Event ticket cancelled 7 days prior to the event - full refund
Event ticket cancelled within 7 days of the event - 50% refund

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Event ticket cancelled 7 days prior to the event - full refund
Event ticket cancelled within 7 days of the event - 50% refund

PROGRAMME:

  • 9.00am Registration and morning tea, St Gertrude’s College foyer

  • 10.15am Welcome in St Gertrude’s College (Wooden Hall) 

  • 10.30am Gareth Dixon, Manager Libraries and Heritage, City 
    of Armadale, Armadale’s wiki 

  • 11.00am Janet Megarrity, Librarian, Victoria Park Public Library

  • 11.30am Sue Lefroy, Local History Co-ordinator, City of Albany

  • 12.00 - 1:00pm Lunch 

  • 1:00-1:30pm Abbey Press tour (with Geoff Moor) 

  • 1:30pm Marta Perez-Rey, University of Western Australia 
    lecturer, The Marsa Diary 

  • 2:00pm Ken Spillman, Australian writer, The Rodoreda Story 

  • 2:20pm Dr. Ian McLeod, Guest launcher, other book launches (Chronicles 
    Volume 3) and Studies Journal No. 29 launch 

  • 2:40pm Odhran O'Brien on behalf of Geoffrey Coad, Abbot Torres biography 

  • 3:00pm Fr. Robert Nixon and Allegra Giagu concert

  • 3:45pm Afternoon tea

For more information:

For more information, or to book, please visit our webshop.

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