Welcome to the Albany Region
of the Rainbow Coast
Western Australia
The Albany Region is a land of waterways, waves and beautiful ancient rugged coastline.
Albany, Western Australia
Stretching from West Cape Howe National Park in the West through the City of Albany and beyond to the East the Albany Region is a wonderful place to explore.
(Click to see a map of the Albany Region to get your bearings).
It is in Historic Albany that the first Western settlers arrived on sailing ship The Brig Amity which entered the harbour on Christmas Day 1826.
Exploring Albany, Western Australia Learn more about the City of Albany. Visit the eco-friendly wind turbines at the Albany Windfarm. Walk to the top of Mount Clarence and view the magnificent Kinge George Sound from above.
Like the water? Try whale-watching by motor or by sail or descend into the depths of the Brig Amity Replica and imagine the voyage of the first western settlers. The Princess Royal Sailing Club is one of the oldest in Australia, having been based in Princess Royal Harbour for the past 98 years. It hosts the annual Albany Race around Cape Leeuwin from Fremantle.
Visit Torndirrup Peninsula and see The Gap and Natural Bridge which were once connected to Antarctica, or walk up Stony Hill and view the spendor from atop the ancient granite. There are SO many reasons to enjoy amazing Albany. Take your pick!
Albany Regional Overview
Albany is Amazing. No matter where you go, it is amazing and beautiful. You are now reading the Albany Regional Overview.
Maps of Albany
Albany Guides
Albany City Map
All the sights around Albany including the Windfarm, the Brig Amity, Farmers Market, Emu Point, Middleton Beach and Albany Town Centre. Visit City of Albany MAP
Albany Region Map
The Albany Regional Map. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia - google map style. Visit the Albany Map
Nuture Take the time while you're on vacation to nuture your mind, body and soul. Deep relaxation and rejuvination. Visit the Albany Nurture & Wellness Guide
The Brig Amity
Experience the first settlers arrival in Albany, the first settlement in Western Australia, from onboard a replica of the ship "Amity". Visit the Brig Amity Replica.
Albany Wind Farm
Exciting for everyone. Green energy from the wind of the Torndirrup Peninsula, just outside Albany City. Visit the Albany Wind Farm
Whale Watching An ideal whale habitat, the sheltered waters are ideal for young whales preparing to take the journey south to the southern ocean surrounding Antarctica. We recommend Whale Watching
Approximately 40km east via the bridges at Oyster Harbour the drive out to Two Peoples Bay is a delight in itself. A top-class visitors centre and several beautiful beaches...
West Cape Howe
National Park
Visit West Cape Howe National Park which contains the most southern point in Western Australia - only twenty minutes to the west of Albany by car.
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