Albany Travel Guide

 DennyP Says:  When in Albany even if you are just passing through...stop and have a "coldie "or something to eat at Western Australias oldest pub in its oldest town (Albany) .appropriately named the Albany Hotel..Opened in 1835 and almost 175 years old.. 

 DennyP Says:  This is a great place to visit when in Albany..as this town has been linked so much to the Australian military.. The Princess Royal Fortress is surely an appropriate place to visit..Located not far from The Desert Corps "Light Horse Memorial" at the top of the mountain... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  The last operating whaling station in Australia closed down in 1978 and was later turned into a museum. The whaling ship Cheynes IV and the buildings, tools and machinery of the factory show how whales were hunted and then flensed, cut up and processed. A bloody business it... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  Mount Clarence is the highest of the hills in town and offers a splendid view of the surrounding landscape, the bays and islands.The ANZAC memorial remembers Australia's World War I victims. Spend a thought on what madness war is.Walk up slowly and quietly, if you are lucky... 

 imstress Says:  Princess Royal Fortress is located on Mt Adelaide which used to be a Military Institute. It has been refurbished to a visitors centre and tearoom. You can take your time to stroll around the forts and enjoy the breathtaking view of the King George Sound and the surrounding... 

 imstress Says:  Albany Residence Museum is located next to the Replica of the Brig Amity and near the Old Gaol.Built in 1850s as Commissariat for the convict hiring depot and extended in 1873 to become the Government Residency. Opened as part of Westetn Australia Museum in 1975. 

 imstress Says:  The Old Gaol was built in 1850s by the convicts. It was used to house the convicts and became the district gaol in 1872. In the early 1930s it became a storehouse and was extensively restored in 1968.It is now a museum of Gaol life.Opens daily from 10am to 4pm. Admission fee... 

 imstress Says:  John Barnesby Memorial Lookout point is located on Mt Melville. It has a magnificent view of the city and the coastline. The lookout is 23 metres high and has 3 level.The tower is named in memory of Ex-Mayor of Albany, John Barnesby from 1955-1962, who made significant... 

 imstress Says:  Emu Point is a peaceful beach where families gathers for a picnic, fishing, boating, playground or just strolling along the beach.The water is calm and ideal for children to play by the beach. There is a café which serve fish and chips and a Japanese restaurant.The people... 

 imstress Says:  Dog Rock is located in the city at Middleton Road. You will find a granite rock which resembles the head of a Labrador dog. Do stop over to take a picture with this famous rock.There is a hotel just opposite which is named Dog Rock Hotel. 

 imstress Says:  The Gap is a block of granite that drops about 24 m to the sea. Not far from it is the Natural Bridge which is a stretch of granite that is formed like a "Bridge over troubled water ".These two attractions are often paired up together. They are seperated by piles of rocks... 

 imstress Says:  The Perth Dive Wreck is located in King George Sound. It is one of the largest accessible dive wrecks in the southern hemisphere.The decommissioned HMAS Perth was scuttled in Nov 2001. You could take a underwater observation cruise to the dive wreck site. 

 imstress Says:  Albany windfarm is located 6km west from town. There are 12 wind turbines which are perched at 60 metres high on the spectacularly rugged coastline. It is one of Australia’s largest windfarm in the southern hemisphere. It provide 75% of the city’s electricity. The windfarm... 

 imstress Says:  At Stoney Hill Lookout, you could have a 360 degree breathtaking view of the Southern Ocean and a birds eye view of the City of Albany. The World War II Australian Naval Radio station was once situated here. 

 imstress Says:  Mount Clarence is located at Apex Drive off Marine Drive.This is the site of Albany's Anzac Day dawn service on every 25th April. Panoramic views from the top of Mount Clarence looking over the city of Albany and King George Sound.Take the steep and winding Apex Drive up to... 

 Mikebb Says:  This cafe was around the corner from where we were staying and I was amazed with the number of people who were having breakfast, the tables were full all morning and the breakfast looked large and attractive. We did not eat there as we had an apartment for the weekend, but... 

 Mikebb Says:  The Albany Orchid Society hosted all West Australian Orchid Societies for a weekend of fun and a challenge to see which Society could provide the best display. The display was held at the Esplanade Hotel and was well supported by the public. Many beautiful flowers were on...