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Middleton Beach
Middleton Beach is the main swimming beach for Albany in the cove of King George Sound, with usually protected waters, a jetty and pontoon to enjoy in the summer months. The beach hosts a brand new restaurant, bar and café, serving local fish and chips. The Middleton Beach boardwalk is also a treasure – taking you all the way around the coastline to the port in Princess Royal Harbour.
The whale watching season begins in May and ends in December, whilst whales swim along the continental shelf, hugging the coastline. In some areas, these playful giants come very close to shore. They migrate from the cool food-rich southern ocean northward to the warm tropics for breeding.
Emu Point
Emu Point is the perfect beach for families with lovely grassed areas shaded by peppermint trees, an extensive playground, perfectly flat, calm waters and a ‘u’ shaped jetty with lap lanes in-between. Emu Point also has a restaurant and shop for visitors to enjoy.
Boiler Bay
Boiler Bay is only 25k east of Albany in the Gull Rock National Park. It gives unparalleled views across the King George Sound. There are two ends to the bay with Ledge Beach at one end and Gull Rock or Boiler Beach at the other. Gull Rock Beach is stunning with clear aquamarine waters and an old boiler from the shipwreck Awhina. It is easy to swim out to, and one can climb up and jump off it as well.
Frenchman’s Bay
Frenchman’s Bay has a beautiful picnic area with barbecues as well as a boat launch – ideal for a relaxing, lunching, and having a relaxing day out. This beach is located on the south side of Princess Royal Harbour. There are freshwater springs running down the hill to the ocean with pristine water for refreshment.
Goode Beach
When in Albany, make sure you visit lovely Goode Beach. Nestled in the King George Sound it is surrounded by numerous islands and enjoys views out to Mount Manypeaks.
Mutton Bird Beach
Mutton Bird Beach is located approximately 17km west of the Albany suburb of Little Grove on the Lower Denmark Road and is popular for fishing with 4WD access. It is a good open water dive spot and surfing location.
Little Beach And Waterfall Beach
You can find Little Beach and Waterfall Beach beneath Mount Gardner on Two People’s Bay Northern Headland. Little Beach Albany has been voted number 5 in Australia’s top-secret spots.
Misery Beach
Misery Beach has beautiful views of King George Sound with its rugged coast and islands. It is only about 200 metres long with pristine squeaky white sand. On a clear day the tops of the Stirling Range are visible. It is uncertain where the name comes from but as the whaling station is just a few hundred metres away, maybe it from the time it was still operating, when whale blood would wash ashore here. Today it is a beach to enjoy and contemplate life as you listen to the soothing sounds of the waves.
Jimmy Newells Harbour
Jimmy Newells Harbour is a beautiful natural harbour close to Torndirrup National Park. This small inlet provides a protected, calm body of water which is ideal for swimming and paddling, as its namesake discovered when he was caught in a storm. It is also a wonderful spot to try out beach fishing.
Shelley Beach
When in Albany, make sure you visit lovely Goode Beach. Nestled in the King George Sound it is surrounded by numerous islands and enjoys views out to Mount Manypeaks.
Cosy Corner
Cosy Corner is north of the West Cape Howe National Park and boasts a beautiful white sand beach and excellent camping and picnic facilities. It has around 10 camping sites scattered among the trees in coastal scrub environment, making it perfect for self-sufficient campers who enjoy fishing and swimming in a beautiful beach setting.
