The City of Albany
Western Australia
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Located 450k south of perth, The City of Albany sits between the hills of Mount Melville and Mount Clarence. Albany is nestled between the waterways of the Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound.

There are many beaches surrounding Albany, with Middleton Beach being the most popular, and the closest to the town centre!

Albany is home to 6 National Parks including Torndirrup National Park (home of The Gap and Natural Bridge Formations), West Cape Howe (the southern most point of WA), and Western Australia's newest National Park, Gull Rock National Park.

Albany Town Hall, Western Australia
Albany Town Hall

The Town Hall (photo above) is located on York Street, the main street in town which gently slopes toward the Princess Royal Harbour. Albany is truly a harbour city filled with character and charm!

Albany is one of the best places in WA to venture out for day trips to see whales in the Great Southern Ocean. Despite Albany's whaling past, the Humpback and the Southern Right Whales use the sheltered southern bays for mating and raising their calves. Whales are frequently spotted from the lookouts between May and October.

You can oftentimes see them from the Albany Wind Farm lookout which winds along the Bibbulmun Track. You can also see spectacular views of the twelve eco-friendly turbines which lower greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 77,000 tonnes per year.

Today the town has a place of significance as a tourist destination and base from which to explore the south west of the state and is well regarded for its natural beauty and preservation of heritage. It also has a number of historic tourist sites including the Museum, Albany Convict Gaol, The Princess Royal Fortress (commonly known as The Forts), Patrick Taylor Cottage, ("is the oldest dwelling in Western Australia, c1832"). Albany has a great deal of historical significance to Western Australia. Albany is also the southern terminus of the Bibbulmun Track walking trail.* (*Wikipedia)

There is a memorial to the Desert Mounted Corps on top of Mount Clarence. The memorial consists of a statue of an Australian mounted soldier assisting a New Zealand soldier whose horse has been wounded and a wall bearing the words "Lest We Forget".

The first commemorative dawn service was held here on Anzac Day, 25 April 1923. A dawn service has been held ever since and currently around several thousand people participate each year. [wikipedia]

The Brig Amity, Front PhotoAlbany City & Surrounds

Albany Wind Farm
Albany Farmers Market (NEW!)
The Brig Amity Replica
Frenchman Bay
Middleton Beach
Mount Clarence

For National Parks nearby,
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City of Albany Western Australia 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
The Brig Amity, Front PhotoThe 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.
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The Albany Regional Overview. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia. Visit the Albany Overview

Middleton Beach - White SandAlbany Farmers Market
Saturday mornings. Fresh fruit and veggies from local growers. Produce. Organic products. Visit the Albany Farmers Market

Whale Watching in Albany, Western AustraliaWhale 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

Albany AccommodationIf you are planning to Stay in Albany during your visit, please visit our Accommodation in Albany page for a list of excellent establishments.
Albany Town Centre Albany Wind Farm
Exciting for everyone. Green energy from the wind of the Torndirrup Peninsula, just outside Albany City. Visit the Albany Wind Farm
Albany Beaches Map Map of the
Albany Beaches

There are many beaches in and around Albany. View an interactive map of the Albany Beaches: Albany Beaches MAP

Middleton Beach - White SandMiddleton Beach
The most popular beach in Albany. Swim or relax under the trees. Cafes and amenities. Visit Middlteon Beach

City of Albany Western Australia Emu Point
Emu Point is a perfect place for relaxing with a picnic and having a swim. Great place for the family. Visit Emu Point
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Self Contained, Bed & Breakfast, Farmstays, Hotels & Inns, Luxury Accommodation, Budjet & Backpacker, Camping & Caravans. Visit the Albany Accommodation Guide

The Old Gaol, Albany

Albany, Western Australia
Looking west from the harbourside walkway bridge.

Albany, Western Australia

Albany, Western Australia

The Region Picturesque City

Albany Town Hall, Western Australia

Albany began with the landing of The Brig Amity. Under the command of Major Edmund Lockyer the party of forty-five arrived in the Princess Royal Harbour on Christmas Day 1826.

Albany was officially named by Governor Stirling at the beginning of 1832, at the time that political authority passed to the Swan River colony. It is named after Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, and son of King George III. Its metropolitan area has a population of 35,000 as of the 2007 census, making it the fourth largest city in the state.

The picturesque town of Albany offers all amenities to tourists and locals alike and it is a very popular Western Australian tourist destination. Albany is the southern section of the Bibbulmun Track.

Rich with history, many of the original colonial buildings are now museums, restaurants and galleries which add to its uniqueness. Albany is Western Australia's first European settlement (1826).

Emu Point Beach
Middleton Beach, Albany, Western Australia

City of Albany Western Australia Albany Region
The Albany Regional Overview. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia. Visit the Albany Overview
City of Albany Western Australia Albany Region Map
The Albany Regional Map. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia - google map style. Visit the Albany Map
Albany, Western Australia
Albany, Western Australia
Dining out in Albany

Lime 303, Albany, Western Australia

Health & Wellbeing in Albany West Australia 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
 

 

 
 
 
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