Whale World
by robertgaz
Whale World is situated at Cheynes Beach Whaling Station not far from Albany. Commercial whaling stopped in 1978 and the site is now used as a museum.
It is open from 9:00am - 5:00pm daily and the entry fee is $18 for adults and $9 for kids aged 6-12. You can get a family pass for $45 (2 adults/2 kids).
The two stand out attractions for me are the complete whale skeleton which comes with it's own ancient aroma of blubber and the Cheynes IV whaler where you can wander around inside to get a feel for conditions on a whaling boat.
Dog Rock
by Mikebb
In the centre of town on Middleton Road you will see a series of huge rocks, one of which is called "Dog Rock" as it resembles the face of a large dog. It is only a few minutes to walk from the main street and it is a favourite with tourists.
Albany
by Kathrin_E
The port town of Albany is prettily situated among hills, bays and islands. The viewpoints on top of the different hills provide the best views of the landscape.
The coastline is, geologically speaking, very very old. There are no sharp or rugged rocks but round granite hills and soft shapes.
The quiet Frenchman Bay used to be a base for whaling. The clear blue sea has swallowed a lot of blood in the past. The whaling station has long been closed down and turned into a museum. "Whale World" is Albany's main tourist attraction.
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