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Apr 10 2026toApr 12 2026
Weekend Retreat
Benedictine Secrets for Balance and Serenity
The Benedictine way of life is recognized for its promotion of balance and serenity, and the flourishing of the Order of St. Benedict for over 1,500 years is clear testimony to this reality.
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Apr 2 2026toApr 5 2026
The Easter Triduum 2026
The Easter Triduum is the greatest solemnity of the Church's liturgical year and staying at New Norcia over these three days is a wonderful and unforgettable way of being immersed in the great beauty, mystery and splendor of this occasion.
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Mar 28 2026
Concert
The Great Piano Concertos (Fr Robert Nixon, OSB)
Experience the virtuosity of Fr. Robert Nixon as he performs solo arrangements of history's greatest piano concertos, from Rachmaninoff to Gershwin. This evening at New Norcia pairs stirring melodies with fine dishes by Abbot John for a night to remember.
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Mar 21 2026
One-Day Retreat
Prayer - Connection with the God Who Knows You
This retreat will be a gentle day allowing us to wander through our own connections with God and the many ways in which He connects with us, as we are in the here and now.
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Mar 6 2026toMar 8 2026
Weekend Retreat
Lenten Retreat-Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart
For forty days before commencing His public ministry, Jesus retreated into the desert, fasting and living a life of absolute simplicity.
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Mar 1 2026
Submissions close
Photography Competition 2026
Capture the spirit of New Norcia! Let your lens tell the story of our unique heritage. Submit up to three photos showcasing your perspective of New Norcia by 1st March 2026.
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Feb 21 2026
Abbot's Table
Abbot's Table: Summer
We are pleased to announce the date for the next dinner of 2026, to be held at the grand old New Norcia Hostel: ‘La Table de l’Abbé’ The Abbot’s Table Summer 21st February 2026
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Dec 27 2025
Church Service
Ecumenical Carols Service
Ecumenical Carols Service - Featuring the Georgian Singers. Afternoon tea at 4:00pm. Carols at 5:00pm
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Dec 25 2025
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Dec 24 2025
Church Service
Christmas Eve
With the monks - First Vespers of Christmas. 6:00pm in the Oratory 10:30pm Mass in the Abbey Church Followed by a festive supper
Contact Us
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
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".