Detailed information below

CLICK HERE to register for Camino 2026

July 24th  -  26th 2026

Northampton

  • Camino San Francisco 2026 will journey through the northern WA Wheatbelt around Northampton and the Murchison River over two full days.
  • In Northampton, Servant of God John Hawes designed and had built the Church of Beata Mariae in Ara Coeli (Blessed Mary of the Altar of Heaven)(Opened 1936) and the Sacred Heart Convent (opened 1919).
  • This Camino will traverse the landscape in the near vicinity of Northampton as well as around the historic mining area of the Geraldine Mine, Warranbano Chimney and the Murchison River.
  • The Camino, as always, will immerse participants not only in the built and spiritual  heritage of John Hawes but also the natural heritage of the Midwest, particularly the amazing wildflowers. 
  • Participants will travel to Northampton and back from St Francis Xavier Cathedral Geraldton on the Camino coach. 
  • Camino participants will be accommodated in the refurbished Northampton Convent of the Sacred Heart designed by Servant of God John Hawes.  
    Registration Fee: 

$425

Accommodation Costs Additional (per person)

  • Individual room with queen bed: $50 per person per night = $100 total 
  • Bunk beds in dormitory: $20 per person per night = $40 total 
  • Camping in grounds or campervan/caravan: $10 per person per night = $20 total 

PLEASE NOTE

The number of Camino participants is limited to 40 people
Preference will be given in order of Payment of Registration 

If you arrive in Geraldton a day or two before the event, or you wish to stay-on after the event, CLICK HERE for a list of accommodation options

For further enquiries contact Jacinta Jakovcevic (0419 942 099) jacinta.jakovcevic@geraldtoncatholic.org.au

All participants will be asked to sign a copy of the Terms & Conditions document when they arrive at the Cathedral for the commencement of the Camino on Friday 24 July   Read Terms and Conditions for Refund Policy

   Inclusions:

  • Accommodation at Sacred Heart Convent, Northampton
  • Coach Travel between venues
  • All meals, morning and afternoon teas

  • Fruit and bottled water along the route.

  • 'Camino Dinner' Saturday Night

  • Pilgrim's Shell and Passport

  • Camino Certificate

  • Transportation of luggage and equipment

  • Support vehicle and Portaloo accompanying  walkers 

Not included:

  • Drinks at the Railway Hotel Saturday evening Camino Dinner  
  • Snacks while walking
  • Hi-Vis Vests (Compulsory)

Proposed Itinerary (Subject to Change)

Day 1           Friday 24 July           Geraldton to Northampton

  • 4pm - Check in at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 56 Cathedral Avenue, Geraldton. Pilgrims may wish to walk the Labyrinth  accompanied with music by Jacinta 
  • 4.30pm - Move into Cathedral for the presentation of Passports
  • 5:00pm - Board coach for drive to Northampton (50kms)  
  • 5:30pm – Arrive and check-in at accommodation at Old Convent, Hampton Rd.
  • 6:00pm – Presentation of Shells & Stamping of Passports 
  • 6.30pm - Dinner

Day 2         Saturday 25 July       Northampton 

  • 7:00am - Optional Mass at the Church of Beata Mariae in Ara Coeli 

  • 7:30am - Breakfast at Convent  

  • 8:30am – Depart for day 1 walk 

  • 4:45pm - Arrive back at Northampton Convent

  • 6.30pm – “The Camino Dinner” at Railway Hotel

  • 8pm - Retire for evening

 

Day 3         Sunday 26th July      Northampton

  • 6:30 – Breakfast

  • 8:00am – Optional Mass in the Church of  Beata Mariae in Ara Coeli Church with local congregation (Jacinta and choir)

  • 9:15am - depart for Day 2 walk

  • 3.45pm - Board bus for Geraldton

  • 5.00pm - Arrive at Cathedral – Presentation of Official Camino Certificates  

 

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