New Norcia
Australia · State of Western AustraliaAU
Town in Western Australia
New Norcia is a town in Western Australia, 132 kilometres (82 mi) north of Perth, near the Great Northern Highway. It is situated next to the banks of the Moore River, in the Shire of Victoria Plains. New Norcia is the only monastic town in Australia, with its Benedictine abbey founded in 1848. The monks later founded a mission and schools for Aboriginal children. A series of Catholic colleges were created, with the school that became St Benedict's College in 1965 later gaining notoriety for being the site of sexual abuse that took place in the late 1960s and 1970s.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 57
- Coordinates
- -30.971, 116.212
- Timezone
- Australia/Perth
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of New Norcia
New Norcia is the kind of tiny locality you find in State of Western Australia, Australia. About 57 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. What stands out most: culture. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in New Norcia
Culture in New Norcia
(2)Under culture, New Norcia is tagged with Cathedrals and Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows New Norcia's own activity tags.
Best time to visit New Norcia
New Norcia stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like New Norcia are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching State of Western Australia. Time zone: Australia/Perth.
Similar destinations
Places near New Norcia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is New Norcia known for?
- New Norcia, in State of Western Australia, Australia, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 57 residents.
- What can you do in New Norcia?
- Recorded activities in New Norcia include Cathedrals and Museums. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit New Norcia?
- New Norcia stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is New Norcia located?
- New Norcia is located in State of Western Australia, Australia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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