Torndirrup National Park |
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Situated on the Torndirrup peninsula which shelters Albany from the Great Southern Ocean, Torndirrup National Park has some of the Rainbow Coast's most extraordinary natural features. The north side of the peninsula is the Princess Royal Harbour and to the east the King George Sound.
Torndirrup National Park covers almost four thousand hectares and is home to the famous 'Gap' and 'Natural Bridge' rock formations (below) as well as The Blowholes which have formed over thousands of years.
These granite outcroppings have been slowly worn away by the Great Southern Ocean since it broke away from Antarctica when Australia was part of the supercontinent Gondwana. The rocks along this coastline are OLD, many of which were formed up to 1800 million years ago.
Access Torndirrup National Park south of Albany along Frenchmans Bay Road. Along the way stop at the Albany Wind Farm which is on the peninsula but just north of the National Park. View the Torndirrup National Park Map to see the locations of the many attractions the park has to offer. |
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 Torndirrup National Park Map
All the sights in the National Park: The Gap, Natural Bridge, The Blowholes, Jimmy Newells Harbour, Stony Hill, Cable Beach & Stony Hill. View the Torndirrup NP MAP |
Known for it's wildflowers, Torndirrup's flowers are open between October and January. Whale watching is popular between May and October.
 The Gap, Torndirrup National Park, Albany
 Frenchman Bay, just north of
Torndirrup National Park, Albany |
 The Gap
An impressive rugged granite channel carved by the waves of the Great Southern Ocean crashing against the granite coastline forming a spectacular sheer drop of almost twenty five metres. Visit The Gap |
 Natural Bridge
The Natural Bridge is a granite formation caused by the gradual wearing away of the rock by the Great Southern Ocean. Visit Natural Bridge |
 Cable Beach
In the middle of the beach is a giant boulder which was lifted by the sea and placed onto the beach by the force of the waves. Visit Cable Beach |
 Frenchman Bay
Located on the southern side of the King George Sound this is a beautiful setting with picnic area and barbecues and a boat launch. Ideal for relaxing, eating, and having quiet day out. Visit Frenchman Bay |
 Salmon Holes
Salmon Holes is reached by a winding pathway from the lookout, descending to the white beach. The beach is named after the salmon that come to rest in the bays. Visit Salmon Holes |
 Stony Hill
Stony Hill has a delightful 500mtr fairly level circular walk which offers spectacular 360 degree views. Visit Stony Hill |
 The Blowholes
The Blowholes are crevasses in the granite stretching down to sea level far below. With each wave the holes blow air and water up the channel. Visit The Blowholes |
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 Albany Region
The Albany Regional Overview. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia. Visit the Albany Overview |
 Albany Region Map
The Albany Regional Map. All about the Albany Region of Western Australia - google map style. Visit the Albany Map |
 City of Albany
& Surrounds
Located between the hills of Mount Melville and Mount Clarence, the Nestled along the Princess Royal Harbour & King George Sound. Visit The City of Albany |
 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 |
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