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Australia’s best kept
Secret
Choose your itinerary and make it a holiday to
remember by visiting our numerous attractions.
Torndirrup National Park.
| Enjoy the spectacular
coastline including: |
| a) |
Stoney
Hill Lookout – to view the Southern Ocean and numerous Islands. |
| b) |
Salmon Holes – a haven for Salmon
to rest at this beach. Cast a fishing line and you may catch one. |
| c) |
Jimmy Newhills Harbour – A
picturesque little harbour sheltered from the ocean swells.
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| d) |
The Blowholes – Experience the
roar of the sea. |
| e) |
The Gap and Natural Bridge –
Shaped by the force of the waves on Granite, a sheer 25-metre drop to
the ocean, watch the turbulence as the water is forced between the
rocks. |
| f) |
 Whale
world – Cheyne Beach whaling Company was the last whaling station
operating in Australia, now it is a museum with lots of information
about Whales
www.whaleworld.org. |
| g) |
Frenchman Bay – A delightful
little beach near whale world. Perfect for a picnic or swim, also the
site of an early Norwegian Whaling Station. A natural spring sweeps
onto the beach from the hill behind. |
| h) |
The Wind Farm - largest turbines
in the southern hemisphere, located on spectacular coastline. |
Two Peoples Bay Nature
Reserve and Kalgan river Area
| Home of many rare and
endangered Birds and Marsupials |
| a) |
Call into the Visitors Information
Centre to learn about the history of the area and see the displays and
videos on the plants, animals and birds found in the Nature Reserve. |
| b) |
Take your lunch to cook on the gas
barbecue, set your picnic out on the sheltered grass area under the
trees and relax. |
| c) |
Walk up the nature trail to enjoy
the magnificent view back along Two People Bay and see the huge
boulders on the edge of the beach. |
| d) |
2 minutes drive and you are at
Little Beach with its beautiful turquoise water and snow-white sand.
Walk along the beach and over the rocks at the end for a look at
Waterfall Beach, a tiny beach graced by a small waterfall meandering
down the hill amongst the rocks. |
| e) |
After leaving Two People Bay, call
in at the Marron Farm and see the Process of farming Marron, West
Australian Freshwater Crayfish. |
| f) |
A few hundred metres further on is
a Wildlife Park and Horse riding Centre see Kangaroos and Emus, game
birds and farm animals, or have a ride on a horse. |
| g) |
Turn left at the end of Two
Peoples Bay Rd and visit Nanarup Beach, a good beach for swimming,
surfing and fishing. There is a sheltered Cove for children to swim
in. |
| h) |
Another popular picnic and fishing
spot is under the trees near the Lower King Bridge. |
Coastal Scenery on the Lower Denmark Rd.
A drive along the Lower Denmark road towards Denmark
reveals more spectacular scenery on an often rugged coastline. Visit
Mutton Bird Island, Cosy Corner, Shelley's Beach, and a number of local
craft studios. Coastal walks for the enthusiast.
Stirling Range National
Park.
The Stirling Range offer some of the best mountain
walking in Western Australia. Bluff Knoll is the highest peak at 1096m.
There are several other excellent walks in the park, and the wildflowers
are breathtaking during the spring, with more than 1520 species, which
flower from August until November, the park is also a mecca for bird
watchers. 1 hour drive from Albany.
The Porongurup National
Park
Only a 30 minute drive from Albany this is Western
Australia’s southern most mountain range. See the unusual granite rock
formations and enjoy the aerial view of the
hinterland from the Devils Slide. A not too strenuous walk to
the top amongst the Karri trees. Wildflowers are spectacular here
too.
Visit the many boutique wineries to sample some of the regions best
Riesling, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and
call into the craft outlets in the area.
Historical Albany
| Albany is steeped in
history; there are many historical buildings to see many of them in
the area around Stirling Terrace. |
| a) |
First visit is to our local
tourist Bureau which is housed in the Old railway Station on Proudlove
Parade, you can find out all that there is to know about Albany here. |
| b) |
Residency Museum – Learn about the
history of the region and the maritime history, many well-presented
displays. |
| c) |
The Brig Amity – A replica of the
first sailing ship to visit Albany. |
| d) |
The Old Gaol – Behind the
Residency Museum. |
| e) |
The Old Courthouse – Still in use
today. |
| f) |
Several old hotels. |
| g) |
The Rotunda – On Stirling Terrace. |
| h) |
The Old Post Office and Inter
colonial Communications Museum. |
| i) |
Patrick Taylor Cottage – A
colonial cottage. |
| j) |
Several old churches in York and
Duke St. |
| k) |
The Town Hall – In the middle of
the city, view exhibitions here. |
| l) |
The Vancouver Arts Centre –
Albany’s original hospital. |
| m) |
The Old Farm – Strawberry Hill.
This historic building is on the first farm in Western Australia set
amongst beautiful gardens and trees. |
| n) |
The Forts – Situated high up on Mt
Clarence, a restored Defense establishment and barracks with a lot of
memorabilia. Built as a protection to the harbour entrance during the
war. |
| o) |
The War Memorial – At the top of
Mt Clarence the assembly point for World War 1 Convoys leaving for
Gallipoli. Home of The Desert Mounted Corp. Great views from Albany’s
highest point. |
Middleton Beach and Emu Point
| a) |
 Beautiful
Middleton Beach is only a 3-minute drive from the City of Albany. A
perfect place to relax on the white sand and swim in the clear blue
water, surf, or walk. Take in the breathtaking views of King George
Sound from the boardwalk. Drive around Marine Drive from more of the
same views from the car. Cycle or walk to Emu Point on the dual
pathway. Just 2 minutes walk to the beach from The Terrace Bed and
Breakfast, and Terrace Cottage (fully self contained). |
| b) |
Emu Point is a further few
kilometres from the City and offers a safe beach for children and a
lovely grassed area on the edge of the beach with trees to sit under.
The fishing boat harbour is here and there are two groins to fish off.
A picturesque area with Mt Martin on the other side of the channel. |
Charters, Activities and
Other Places of Interest
| Fishing |
Wine tours |
Helicopter/Plane flights |
Wildflowers |
| Diving |
Harbour cruises |
Whale watching |
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| Mt Romance –
the Australian house of perfumes can be found at this Sandalwood
factory, learn how sandalwood oil is extracted in the laboratory.
Enjoy a tea or coffee in the Essential oils garden. |
| Dog
Rock – can be observed from Middleton
Rd. |
| Mt Melville
Lookout – Offers 360 degree views over the city to Middleton
Beach, the harbour, the Stirling Ranger, and surrounding countryside.
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| Whale
Watching – This can be experienced
during the winter and spring with Whales often seen from the beach at
Middleton Beach or in the harbour and surrounding waters. Southern
White Whales and Humpback Whales visit this area and can also be
viewed on whale watching cruises. |
| Wine
Tasting close to the city - Alkoomi
Cellar sales & tasting in Stirling Terrace. Wignalls Wines Chesterpass
Rd. Vineyard located 5 mins from city centre. |
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Diving on the former H.M.S. Perth wreck and also the
coral off our coastline or if you don't want to get wet try the Reef
Explorer Glass Bottom Boat. |
| For a
River Cruise
try the Kalgan Queen, leaves from Emu Point boat harbour for a 4 hour
cruise daily up the Kalgan River also visits Montgomery Hill Winery. |
Shopping, Cinemas and
restaurants
Albany offers a choice of 3 Cinemas, award winning
Restaurants,
and a good variety of shops. |
