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- Albany
Prepare to be blown away by Albany’s dramatic convict history, set against a backdrop of rugged granite coastline, green seas and a wild beauty that tugs at the heartstrings... read more
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- Bunbury
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- Bunker Bay
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- Busselton
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- Denmark
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- Dunsborough
Dunsborough, half an hour's drive down the coast from Busselton, overlooks the waters of Geographe Bay... read more
- Fitzgerald River National Park
Fitzgerald River National Park is renowned for its diverse and spectacular scenery and flora, which in turn supports a number of threatened animals... read more
- Gloucester National Park
Signposted from the main street, the Gloucester Tree is Pemberton's most famous tourist attraction, situated in the Gloucester National Park... read more
- Kojonup
Kojonup is located on the Albany Highway two hours' drive from Perth and 160 kilometres from Albany... read more
- Leeuwin - Naturaliste National Park
Located on the Western Australia's south west coast 40 kilometres south of Busselton is the approximate 9,800 hectare Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park... read more
- Manjimup
The town of Manjimup is a regional centre for the largest shire in the south west of Western Australia... read more
- Margaret River
The Margaret River region is a superb blend of good living and stunning nature just three and a half hours' drive south of Perth... read more
- Mount Barker
Mount Barker, 45 minutes' drive northwest of Albany was once known for its apples... read more
- Nannup
The picturesque little mill town of Nannup is set alongside the Blackwood River amongst stunning countryside and surrounding farmlands... read more
- Pemberton
Pemberton is an ideal location from which to explore the south west corner of Western Australia... read more
- Stirling Range National Park
Named after the first Governor of Western Australia, Captain James Stirling, this fine park covers an area nearing 115,744 hectares (286,000 acres)... read more
- Torndirrup National Park
Location off Frenchman Bay road, 13 kilometres from Albany, Torndirrup National Park covers an area of 3,868 hectares with bitumen road access to and throughout the park... read more
- Two Peoples Bay
24 kilometres east of Albany, the Reserve is famous for its small colony of 'noisy scrub birds'... read more
- Walpole-Nornalup National Park
The Walpole-Nornalup National Park is situated 121 kilometres west of Albany, surrounded the tranquil inlets of Walpole and Nornalup... read more
- William Bay National Park
This relatively small (1867 hectares) park protects stunning coastline and forest between Walpole and Denmark on the south coast... read more
- Wilyabrup
Wilyabrup is part of the famous Margaret River winegrowing area of south western, Western Australia... read more
- Yallingup
Yallingup is a short 10 minute drive south west of Dunsborough, within the Margaret River Wine Region... read more
Albany Information
Prepare to be blown away by Albany’s dramatic convict history, set against a backdrop of rugged granite coastline, green seas and a wild beauty that tugs at the heartstrings. Situated on the southern coast of Western Australia, Albany is a five-hour drive from Perth.
Step back in time and explore convict jails, old taverns, whaling ships and settlers’ cottages and grand National Trust homes in beautifully landscaped grounds. Discovered by Captain Vancouver in 1791 and settled in 1826, around 50 colonial buildings have survived – now housing museums, art and craft galleries and restaurants. The best way to take it all in is to follow the Amity Trail, a 30-minute self-guided walk that takes you past historical buildings of note.
Tour the old whaling station, jump aboard a whaling boat and don’t miss the Brig Amity – a replica of the ship that brought Albany its first settler and convict cargo. Albany is known for its natural attractions along the rugged coastline of Torndirrup National Park.
Get some salty sea air and fantastic photos at the Gap, boasting a dramatic 24-metre ocean drop. Nearby Natural Bridge is a mind-boggling granite formation in the shape of a bridge.
Take a drive past quirky granite Dog Rock, Albany’s towering wind farm, and walk the Middleton Beach boardwalk trail – a three-kilometre trail with sensational views of King George Sound.
The whaling industry shut up shop in 1978 and whale watching has taken its place.
Watch from the shore or take a whale-watching cruise to see magnificent Southern Right and Humpback whales close up. Albany also offers top-notch fishing, sailing and hiking.
Divers should make a bee-line for HMAS Swan, a prepared wreck which rests on the ocean floor offshore.
Named WA’s Top Tourism Town 2000, there’s so much to do you won’t want to leave!
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