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Explore Albany's harbour, beaches and nearby Great Southern communities. Mount Barker and Porongurup are separate drives; Denmark is a different destination.
Listings across Albany, Centennial Park, Middleton Beach, Mount Barker, Mount Clarence, Mount Melville, Porongurup, Torndirrup.
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This landmark exhibition at the Museum of the Great Southern celebrates Menang people's profound connections to the land, sea and skies of Albany and their crucial role in shaping how the region's natural world was explored and understood.
In the 1840s, Menang people shared their kaartdijin (knowledge) with early visitors and researchers, guiding the study of local waters by helping to catch, preserve and name fish. These collaborations informed a remarkable body of scientific paintings of fish, reptiles and mammals, alongside portraits of Menang people and collections of their material culture.
Now, for the first time, this material and knowledge returns home to Albany, uniting international and interstate collections with Western Australian Museum objects and local artefacts.
Through these historical records and new collaborative knowledge sharing, the exhibition reveals stories of Menang individuals and community and recognises their central role in creating knowledge about their Country. Their deep involvement in this work is kalyagul — always, ever, continuing.
Experience a taste of Great Southern history.
Plantagenet Wines invites you to explore its rich heritage. Join the Winemaker's journey with unique tastings of Plantagenet's most prestigious wines - Wyjup Collection, Museum and Icon Wines, accompanied by a local produce tasting platter.
The Albany Farmers Market comes alive as a car park in the heart of Albany transforms every Saturday into a busy thriving marketplace, with local producers bringing their fresh, seasonal products to sell directly to locals and visitors.
The quality and range of product every week is enormous. Not only every imaginable type of fruit and vegetables but also organic beef and lamb, venison, kangaroo, capretto, free-range chicken, fish, seafood, honey, bread, yoghurt, cheese, milk, cream, ice-cream, oils, jams, preserves and fresh flowers and much more.
Many locals now rely on the markets for their major weekly shop because of the comprehensive range and sustained quality of produce, enjoying the wonderful interaction with the producers, whilst at the same time enjoying catching up with old friends.
Visitors enjoy an opportunity to see, sample and buy produce that is truly local.
Elton John and Billy Joel have collectively amassed global sales edging on over half a billion albums and both are titled with being in the top ten selling music artists of all time.
It's only fitting that Australia's premier Elton John performer – Greg Andrew – and Australia's premier Billy Joel performer – Anthony Mara – come Face to Face in this brand new two-hour concert experience, celebrating and re-creating the incredible moments of the iconic 1998 world tour.
Greg and Anthony will each perform a set of classics to the artist they each pay tribute to as well as performing several duets. Featuring stunning visual backdrops and backed by a masterful band, this show is packed with hit after hit including 'Benny and The Jets', 'Philadelphia Freedom', 'Rocketman' 'I'm Still Standing', 'Just The Way You Are', 'My Life', 'Uptown Girl', 'Tell her About It', 'Piano Man' and many more. This is one incredible show you don't want to miss!
Join thousands on the foreshore as Albany-Kinjarling transforms into a living masterpiece of unity and hope.
The Great Southern coastline from Emu Point to Binalup/Middleton Beach will glow with the warmth of thousands of handmade lanterns.
Initiated, produced, and presented by FORM in collaboration with Creative Producer Southern Edge Arts and Artistic Director Annette Carmichael, Carrying the Fire is a large-scale, community-led participatory artwork celebrating the shared future.
St John's Anglican Church was the first church consecrated in Western Australia. The consecration was performed by Bishop Short of Adelaide in 1848.
In the aisle of the church are 22 centimetre thick blocks which were made in England.
The church is surrounded by well kept lawns and gardens and holds regular services.
Albany Picnic Provisions Trail is a self-drive journey providing access to your choice of locally grown seasonal produce for your picnic basket. Along this trail, you will meet the growers of fruit, vegetables, meat and seafood as well as wine and beer producers.
You can start filling your picnic basket by visiting the town centre-based markets and gourmet retail outlets and then add to your provisions from the growers you meet along the way.
The trail can be experienced in half a day, a whole day or be enjoyed over several days - the choice is yours! Fancy a riverside picnic or one by the beach? Maybe you would prefer to picnic on a grassy knoll with a rural outlook?
This trail provides the opportunity to explore our Amazing South Coast and savour our bountiful produce at the same time. Enjoy!
The Old Post Office is a distinctive historic building in the centre of Albany. The restored 1869 building has a twenty-five-metre clock tower that is visible from the Princess Royal Harbour. Be sure to photograph the oldest post office in Western Australia and enjoy checking out the heritage character of this unique building.
While the inside of the building is not open to the public, the outside offers a great view of an intriguing structure worthy of stopping past.
Discover more about the appealing town of Albany by participating in the Town Walk Heritage Trail, which commences on Stirling Terrace near the Old Post Office. Visit the old Albany Courthouse, the Royal George Hotel and the Argyle Buildings which are all well over 100 years old.
Albany is a four-and-a-half-hour drive south of Perth and is the gateway to the southern region.
The foundation stone of the Albany Courthouse was laid on 29 December 1896. The Court House is a unique example of the work of that period, exhibiting masonry at its best.
The two arched entrances and doorways are a lasting memorial to Mr Trott, who was responsible for their creation.
The building continues to be the centre of justice within the Albany Region.
One of Western Australia’s most spectacular harbours, King George Sound protects the historic city of Albany.
This large bay with sandy beaches, cliffs and granite outcrops offers excellent whale watching and diving. Between July and October Southern right and Humpback whales are often spotted. Take a whale watching cruise to get up close to these giants of the ocean, and you might also see dolphins and seals.
King George Sound is a popular dive location. There are several interesting shipwrecks to explore including the former Australian navy warship HMAS Perth. The 133 metre long former guided missile destroyer was scuttled and now sits on the bottom of King George Sound, creating one of the state’s premier artificial reefs. Dive tours operate to the site or you can dive from a private boat with a permit.
The fishing is top rate in King George Sound. Sign up for a fishing charter and you might catch Salmon, Herring, King George whiting, Pilchard, Leatherjacket, Tuna, Snapper and Shark.
King George Sound stretches between Flinders Peninsula and Bald Head and harbours a number of small islands including Michaelmas, Breaksea, Seal and Mistaken Island.
Albany is a 4.5 hours drive from Perth.
The Albany Town Hall is one of Western Australia's oldest and grandest historic buildings. Converted into a charming 310-seat regional theatre in 1983, it hosts a number of performances throughout the year. Located on the main street of Albany, four-and-a-half hours southeast of Perth, the theatre is renowned as the best venue of its type in Western Australia
Be sure to check out the upcoming performances before arriving in Albany. The theatre offers an extremely enjoyable experience thanks to the comfortable plush velvet seating, state-of-the-art sound and the closeness to the stage. Watch out for the theatre's resident ghost!
The coastal town of Albany offers a great selection of attractions for all tastes. Catch a glimpse of the humpback whales passing by on their migration south or visit the Brig Amity replica ship. If you have time, take a drive to the Stirling Ranges and climb Bluff Knoll or join one of the numerous walking trails in and around Albany including the Bibbulmun Track which travels 900 kilometres north to Kalamunda in the Perth foothills.
Built prior to 1832, the Patrick Taylor Cottage Museum stands on the original Lot Two, of the first survey of the Albany town site and is shown on a map dated 1832.
Now a museum, the cottage is one of the few examples of architecture of the military regime, two years prior to the establishment of the Swan River colony.
One of the oldest buildings remaining in Albany, a section of the wattle and daub construction is exposed in one of the rooms and oak shingles are still visible under the corrugated iron roof. Over 2,000 items are on display, including furniture, glassware, china, clothing, utensils and photos from the Albany district.
Museum of the Great Southern in Albany, Western Australia, offers tourists an immersive journey through the region's natural, social and cultural heritage, set against the stunning backdrop of Mamang Koort / Princess Royal Harbour. It showcases permanent and travelling exhibitions, a full-scale replica of the Brig Amity and engaging displays on Menang Noongar stories and the journeys of early European settlers.
Visitors will find a blend of maritime history, indigenous culture and natural wonders that truly sets the museum apart. A replica of the Brig Amity brings 1826 settlement stories to life, while immersive exhibitions recount the role of Mokare, an intermediate between Noongar people and European explorers. The Eclipse gallery hosts rotating pop-up artworks and educational events that deepen meaning and inspire curiosity.
The museum's prime harbour-side location places it near popular attractions such as the Albany Wind Farm, The Gap and Torndirrup National Park, offering a perfect cultural and natural exploring combination. Most spaces are wheelchair accessible, and a lift services the mezzanine gallery. The precinct is committed to preserving local heritage and offers curated programming that honours past and present. Housed within significant structures, including the original Residency and schoolroom, the venue weaves together stories across time. Discover more and plan a memorable visit today.
Albany Convict Gaol and Museum offers a fascinating look back to the era of convicts in the mid-1800s. Wander through the cell blocks reading the plaques about the colourful history of the gaol and gain an understanding of the difficulties experienced by the early settlers.
Pay attention to the timber-lined cells which were used to house Aboriginal prisoners in the 1870s. They contain various carvings which are said to be Australia's oldest Aboriginal cell art.
For the courageous, book yourself onto the night tour and keep an eye out for a ghost or two, who are said to haunt the gaol.
The Albany Convict Gaol and Museum underwent an extensive restoration to return the buildings to their original appearance. It is now home to artefacts from the original settlers of Albany and the region's Aboriginal people, as well as relics from the First and Second World Wars.
The museum is located in Albany, a 4.5-hour drive south of Perth. The historic coastal town offers a multitude of attractions, historical sites and a spectacular coastline to explore.
Named Dog Rock, this huge granite outcrop near the town centre of Albany has an unmistakable likeness to the head of a bloodhound sniffing the air.
Dog Rock is a must-do stop on any trip to Albany and is a popular place for that great holiday photograph. There’s even a dog collar painted around this iconic Albany tourism attraction.
Dock Rock is located on Middleton Beach Road, and a two-minute walk from the town centre.
Albany is a four and a half hour drive from Perth or you can fly there in an hour and a half.
Almost a fifth of all Western Australia's plant species thrive in the diverse landscapes of the Fitzgerald Biosphere, many of these are found nowhere else on Earth. Little wonder this flora hotspot is internationally recognised as one of the world's most botanically significant regions, with a listing in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
Fitzgerald River National Park is the centre of the Biosphere and covers more than 300,000 hectares on the south coast of Western Australia, between Bremer Bay and Hopetoun. Only a two-hour drive east of Albany, a 4.5-hour drive west of Esperance, or a 6.5-hour drive southeast of Perth.
Take the unsealed road (suitable for two-wheel drives) and walk trails into the heart of the southern wilderness, exploring dramatic peaks, breakaways and plains.
Or follow the sealed coastal road, passing a string of untouched beaches to Point Ann - one of just three special locations in Australia where southern right whales calve in large numbers. Between July and October, you can get a front-row seat at this spectacular show.
Two camping grounds in the park offer the full wilderness experience.
The Convoy Walk and Lookout on Mount Adelaide was officially opened on 1 November 2014. Generously funded by Wesfarmers, and secured by the RSL, the Convoy Walk leads to the Convoy Lookout with a view over King George Sound where troops gathered on ships before departing for the First World War.
The walk contains 21 markers containing information about the ships in the First and Second Convoys, including the names and images of the troopships and escorts, and where they embarked troops. The lookout will include a shelter and interpretive material relating to the vessels in the convoy.
An artwork titled Longing, Memory, Sight -by Arif Satar and Audrey Fernandes-Satar will mark the beginning of Convoy Walk. Inspired by a fragment of a letter a soldier sent to his loved one, it will consist of an aluminium sculpture placed on top of a granite plinth. The plinth will contain inscribed text obtained from original letters and postcards sent by Australian soldiers who departed in the 1914 Albany convoy to their loved ones during their deployment in the First World War.
The Convoy Walk and Convoy Lookout are situated within the Albany Heritage Park.
