
Camino San Francisco 2023
July 28th-30th
Join us on a journey into the outback Murchison region of Western Australia where John Cyril Hawes began his ministry as a Catholic Priest in Australia.
You will engage with the local communities and property owners, as well as facilitate your own mental and spiritual wellness.

HIGHLIGHTS
- St Francis Xavier Cathedral Geraldton
- Chartres Labyrinth at SFX Cathedral
- St Brigid's Church Mount Magnet (Hawes' First Posting)
- The Granites Mount Magnet
- Melangata Station Yalgoo with Homestead built by Hawes
- Noongal Station
- St Hyacinth's Chapel Yalgoo
Day 1 GERALDTON TO MT MAGNET
- Group assembles at 10:00 a.m. at St Francis Xavier Cathedral
- Welcome in the Cathedral and walking of the Labyrinth before boarding the coach
- Drive to Mt Magnet
- Lunch stop at Yalgoo Railway Station building
- Settle into accommodation at St Brigid's Church Precinct
- Welcome in St Brigid's Church and handing out of shells
- Sunset at The Granites
- Dinner at Commercial Hotel
Day 2 BOOGARDIE STATION TO MELANGATA STATION
- Mass in St Brigid's Church
- Depart Mt Magnet after breakfast
- Travel to Dalgaranga Station where walkers will depart coach for 20km walk to Melangata
- Set up in Shearer's Quarter and Shearing Shed and Camping Grounds at Melangata
- Tour of Homestead at Melangata
- Dinner at Station Homestead
Day 3 MELANGATA TO GERALDTON
- Mass in Melangata Chapel
- Coach departs Melangata for Noongal
- Breakfast at Noongal
- Coach drops group back on 'Old North Road' to Yalgoo for 20km walk
- Sausage Sizzle Lunch along the route
- Visit to St Hyacinth's Chapel and handing out of certificates
- Depart Yalgoo by coach for Geraldton
Cost for the Camino is $400 per person
Minimum number of Pilgrims required - 30
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
- Coach transport
- Pilgrim Shell and 'Passport'
- Breakfast Days 2 and 3
- Lunch Each Day
- Dinner on Days 1 and 2
- Mobile Toilet accompanying walking group
- Drinking Water
- Snacks/Morning or Afternoon Tea
- Sleeping/Camping Equipment
- High Visibility Vests required when walking