Fr Robert Nixon, OSB Music from the Movies

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".

Concert

Date:	Saturday, 3rd August 2024
Time:	6.30pm
Location:	New Norcia Hostel
Price:	$100
Tickets:	Please visit the webshop to purchase to tickets.

This soiree will feature a selection of musical masterpieces from the movies, ranging from epic neoclassical pieces, to haunting soundtrack themes, to unforgettable popular songs, taken from movies including The Piano, Titanic, Top Gun, The Bodyguard, and countless others. This is a rare opportunity to hear works, in unique piano renditions by New Norcia’s Fr. Robert Nixon. Fr. Robert will be joined by some of New Norcia’s talented singers for some items to make this soiree truly a night to remember.

Requests from guests are welcome- please email these before 14 July 2024 to organist@newnorcia.com.au.

Guests are invited to come dressed as their favourite movie character!

The evening will commence at 6.30pm and will be accompanied by dishes prepared by Abbot John to suit the music!

Please contact Joyce to book your accommodation for the night. This is for the following venues: Hostel, Guesthouse or Old Convent. Joyce's details will be sent to you in your confirmation e-mail when you have purchased your tickets.

Accommodation is $130 per room ( inc continental breakfast).

** For group bookings: please list the name of each group member attending in the notes section of your order. There is a limit of 8 tickets per booking. Thank you!

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

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Contact Us

Address

Main Office

Friends of New Norcia

Museum & Art Gallery

Group Accommodation & Education Centre

Communications

Guesthouse

Roadhouse