Top 10 Things to Do in Albany
You’ll be spoilt for choice with the myriad offerings in Albany. Here are ten things to get you started.
01.
National Anzac Centre
Visit the National Anzac Centre to experience the legend of the Anzacs during the First World War.
Afterwards, head up to the Mt Clarence Desert Corps Memorial and Padre White Lookout for amazing million-dollar views of Albany. Visit Western Australia’s first line of defence set up on Mt Adelaide, the Princess Royal Fortress.
02.
Princess Royal Drive
Drive or walk along the beautiful Princess Royal Drive for a truly spectacular view.
03.
Middleton Beach
Stake a patch of white sand at Middleton Beach. Swim in the shelter of Ellen Cove or walk towards Emu Point until the surf beckons.
Embark on the Middleton Beach boardwalk, a must-see for all visitors to Albany.
04.
Taste
Taste our award-winning wines, spirits, locally made beer, farm fresh yabbies and trout, olive and sandalwood products.
Try the freshly shucked Albany oysters, boutique goats’ cheese and much more!
05.
Little Beach
Visit Little Beach, recently named one of the best beaches in Australia.
06.
Albany Windfarm
Witness the elegance of giant windmills at the Albany Wind Farm, and the miraculous 360-degree views afforded by the surrounding walk trails.
Accessible by 2WD and only 15 minutes from your apartment.
07.
Albany’s Historic Whaling Station
Discover the richness of Albany’s whaling history at the only museum of its kind in the world to be housed in a formerly fully-operational whaling station.
Spot migrating humpbacks and blue whales from the shore or see them up close on board a whale-watching cruise.
08.
The Gap and Natural Bridge
Visit the new universally accessible lookout at the Gap and Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park.
09.
The Markets
Saturday or Sunday morning, Albany hosts bustling farmers markets.
The Albany Farmers Market and Albany Boatshed Markets offer the freshest local produce and seafood, live entertainment and arts and crafts.
10.
Walk home from a night out.
Spoil your taste buds at one of the fantastic restaurants in the centre of town and walk home.
Majuba, Liberte and Loft22 are all a 5-minute stroll from your apartment.
