What’s nearby


  • Activities

    • Albany Entertainment Centre
      Ph: 9844 5005, 2 Toll Place (off Princess Royal Drive), Albany.
    • Albany Whale Tours
      Tours on offer all year round.
    • Albany Whale World
      Visit Whale World and take an interactive journey through the site of the last operating whaling station in Australia, supported by a series of audio visual displays, artefacts and whaling history.
    • Banksia Farm
      Mount Barker – Situated approx 50km from Albany, Banksia Farm is an interpretative retreat for tourists, wildflower enthusiasts, botanists, Banksia lovers and students alike. It boasts the Worlds Only Full Collection of all Banksia Species growing on the
    • Bibbulmun Track
      The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world’s great long distance walk trails, stretching nearly 1000kms from Kalamunda (Perth Hills) to Albany (South Coast) through the heart of the scenic South West of Western Australia.
    • Kalgan Queen Scenic River Cruises
      Ph: 9844 4444, 35 Windermere Road, Lower King.
    • Mt. Romance Australia Sandalwood Factory
      Ph: 9841 7788, Lot 2, Downs Road, Albany.
    • South Coast Diving
      Ph: 9841 7176, 84B Serpentine Road, Albany.
    • Stirling Range National Park
      One of Western Australia’s few mountain wildernesses, the Stirling Range National Park is a place of contrasts. Blessed with rugged mountain peaks rising to 1095 metres above sea level at Bluff Knoll (the highest peak in south-western Australia).
    • The Porongurup Ranges and National Park
      Located approximately 40 kilometres north of Albany. The range is 12 kilometres long and up to 670 metres high. The Porongurup National Park covers over 2,500 hectares. There are over 750 plant species including 55 different species of orchid found in the

  • Albany Wildflowers

    • Albany Wildflowers
      Wildflowers are one of the best kept secrets of the region. Of the 10,000 plant species, which naturally occur in Western Australia, over half are found throughout the south-west and are easily discovered on walking trails.
    • Banksia Farm
      Mount Barker – Situated approx 50km from Albany, Banksia Farm is an interpretative retreat for tourists, wildflower enthusiasts, botanists, Banksia lovers and students alike. It boasts the Worlds Only Full Collection of all Banksia Species growing on the
    • Bibbulmun Track
      From the car park at the Albany Wind Farm one can walk in either direction along the ridge, and be rewarded with spectacular coastal views and many varieties of wildflowers.
    • Ellen Cove Board Walk
      This is a two-way walking/cycle path between Middleton Beach car park and the end of Princess Royal Drive. Wheelchair accessible, it is 3km each way. Banksia coccinea can be seen along this walk as well as numerous other species.
    • Hidden Treasures Great Southern Bloom Festival
      The Great Southern Region of Western Australia is a top tourist destination featuring many natural scenic attractions, wildlife, heritage, wildflowers and genuine country hospitality. Many visitors find the hidden treasures of the Great Southern Region a
    • Kalgan River (Luke Pen walk trail)
      Approx 16km from the city centre, the lower section of the walk is home to Hovea trisperma (common hovea), Adenanthos obovatus (basket flower), Patersonia accidentalis (purple flags), Lysinema ciliatum (curry flower), Leucopogeon pulchelus (beard heath),
    • Middleton Beach – Emu Point walk/cycle path
      Starting from either end a sealed surface follows the coastline for 3kms. This walk is easy and wheelchair friendly. About half way along on the seaward side there are some great stands of Banksia coccinea.
    • Middleton Beach – Emu Point walk/cycle path
      Starting from either end a sealed surface follows the coastline for 3kms. This walk is easy and wheelchair friendly. About half way along on the seaward side there are some great stands of Banksia coccinea.
    • Mount Adelaide Nature Trail
      From the Forts car park there is a moderately strenuous 2.5km loop and there is some good colour on the trail at present.
    • Mount Clarence Heritage Trail
      There are various tracks around Mt Clarence from the main carpark which are well worth the walk to look for wildflowers.
    • Mount Martin Regional Botanic Park
      Along the Nanarup Road, on either side of the road there are many stands of the spectacular Banksia coccinea (Albany or Scarlet Banksia). There are various walks around the botanic park where numerous varieties of wildflowers can be found. In addition t
    • Mount Melville Trails
      From the big green water tank half way up the road to Mt Melville, there is a connection to the ‘summit track’ which takes in spectacular views across Princess royal Harbour and Albany town and there are some lovely patches of wildflowers.
    • Stirling Range National Park
      One of Western Australia’s few mountain wildernesses, the Stirling Range National Park is a place of contrasts. Blessed with rugged mountain peaks rising to 1095 metres above sea level at Bluff Knoll (the highest peak in south-western Australia).
    • The Porongurup Ranges and National Park
      Located approximately 40 kilometres north of Albany. The range is 12 kilometres long and up to 670 metres high. The Porongurup National Park covers over 2,500 hectares. There are over 750 plant species including 55 different species of orchid found in the
    • Torndirrup National Park
      A drive of approx 17km from town along the Frenchman Bay Road will put you within easy reach of a variety of attractions and wildflowers. The park’s heathlands put on a colourful display of wildflowers in spring. A woodland of peppermints occurs through
    • Two People’s Bay Nature Reserve
      Positioned between the granite massifs of Mt Gardener and Mt Many Peaks, Two People Bay Nature Reserve, situated 35 kms from Albany offers a diversity of flora and fauna which can be enjoyed and experienced by road or along the scenic heritage trail.

  • Camping

    • 12 Volt World
      Ph: 9842 2011, 72 Chester Pass Road, Albany.
    • Bibbulmun Track
      The Bibbulmun Track is one of the world’s great long distance walk trails, stretching nearly 1000kms from Kalamunda (Perth Hills) to Albany (South Coast) through the heart of the scenic South West of Western Australia.
    • Trailblazers Camping Gear
      Ph: 9841 7859, 184 Albany Highway, Albany.

  • Day Trips

    • Torndirrup National Park
      A drive of approx 17km from town along the Frenchman Bay Road will put you within easy reach of a variety of attractions and wildflowers. The park’s heathlands put on a colourful display of wildflowers in spring. A woodland of peppermints occurs through

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