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Explore the region
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.
Attractions and places to visit
50 places in this selection. Opening hours, access and admission vary; check the place details.
Padre White is a revered character in Albany's history. From 1916 to 1918, he served as an army chaplain with the 44th Battalion and, upon his return to Australia, delivered sermons in remembrance of locals who died in the First World War.
In 1932, at dawn on 25 April, he led parishioners from St John's Church to the summit of Mount Clarence, the very site where so many gathered to watch the convoys depart in 1914. He also arranged a wreath to be cast into the sea to coincide with the ceremony.
Today the Padre White Lookout is the region's most visited lookout and serves as an enduring place of reflection: a lasting monument to Ernest White and Australia's first dawn service.
Point King Lighthouse, located on the north shore entrance to Princess Royal Harbour, was the first navigational light for the port of Albany and the second lighthouse built on Western Australia's coastline.
In 1857 the British Government offered to erect two lighthouses in Albany, one on Breaksea Island and the other on Point King, if the local government agreed to meet the running costs. The P&O Steamship company and other passenger ships greatly appreciated the idea of these new lighthouses and so the construction went ahead. The prefabricated lights arrived on 9 June and the building started later that year. The lights shone for the first time on 1 January 1858, with William Hill as the light keeper.
These positions changed hands quickly, and with inexperienced light keepers, fell into disrepair. This was soon remedied when Samuel Mitchell was appointed to the position in 1867 and held it until 1903 when he was replaced by John Reddin. Reddin was the last resident light keeper because from July 1911 the Port Pilot Crew went and trimmed the light each night. In 1913 power was installed so it became automatic. It deteriorated rapidly until finally, it ceased to work.
Rotary Lookout overlooks the picturesque King George Sound. The elevated site offers uninterrupted panoramic views of the Sound, and is a popular whale-watching spot from May to November. Both humpback and southern right whales are often spotted close to the rocky shoreline directly below the lookout.
Rotary Lookout is located within the Albany Heritage Park precinct.
The Desert Corps Memorial near the top of Mount Clarence is an impressive war memorial commemorating those who fought at Gallipoli during World War One. Pose for a photo in front of the horsemen and their horses, read about the colourful history of the memorial and understand the significance behind its position at Mount Clarence. Look out for the bullet marks on the stonework which were attained during the Suez Riots of 1956.
Situated near the summit of Mount Clarence, the site provides spectacular panoramic views across Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound and Middleton Bay. The harbour is said to be one of the most beautiful natural harbours in the world. If you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of the humpback whales on their migration to warmer waters.
Mount Clarence is located in Albany, four and a half hour's drive south of Perth. Stay for at least a few days and explore Albany and the stunning Great Southern region.
In 2018, the dynamic duo The Yok and Sheryo took on the CBH Group grain silos and referenced Albany’s pristine environment and sea life with one very happy-looking marine creature (and local resident), the ruby sea dragon. The artwork is a playful representation of the real animal, in keeping with the urban aesthetic of both artists, which has been honed across a number of high-profile commissions around the world and countless walls sprayed for street art’s sake.
But the ruby sea dragon is one of many art stops in Western Australia’s southernmost port city. A cultural takeover began in April 2016 with urban artists from Europe, Tunisia, Australia and the States getting together with local talent to give buildings and alleyways around York Street a makeover as part of FORM’s annual PUBLIC festival of urban art.
Don't miss these out as you explore the historic streets of Albany.
Strawberry Hill at Barmup sits on Menang Noongar Country at a place called Barmup, meaning ‘place of tall trees’. For many thousands of years, Barmup was an important campsite and place of shelter for Menang people, situated along a well-worn walking track with a ready supply of fresh water.
It was on this site in 1826 when the British established a military outpost at King George Sound (later Albany) that the first farm in Western Australia was established, and likely the state’s first fences.
In 1833 the new Government Resident at King George Sound, Sir Richard Spencer, purchased the Government Farm, then known as Strawberry Hill. He lived here with his wife, Lady Anne, and their ten children.
After a period of neglect, in 1889 Francis and Augusta Maud Bird purchased and restored the house and farmed the land.
Transferred to the National Trust in 1964, the place is being conserved to appropriately reflect its significance. The owners have been working hard over recent years to undertake consultation with the Menang people to tell the shared history of this cultural landscape.
Start your visit in the award-winning Visitor Hub, explore the new interpretation in the 1836 house and take one of the self-guided tours of the grounds to appreciate the surrounding cultural landscape.
The Albany Avenue of Honour in Apex Drive was planted in 1955 to 1956 and replaced the original avenue planted in 1921 in Middleton Road. It honours those who fell in World War One, World War Two and the Korean War.
Large gum trees line the Avenue of Honour on Apex Drive - the road to the top of Mount Clarence. At the base of each tree is the name of a soldier lost at war.
Mount Clarence provides spectacular views out across the town of Albany and the surrounding bays. Walk along the heritage trail which starts at the memorial and winds around the edges of Mount Clarence. Appreciate the panoramic views of Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound and Middleton Bay. Make sure you keep a lookout for signs of humpback whales and dolphins that visit these waters.
Climb the mountain to see the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, a tribute to the soldiers who fought at Gallipoli in World War One. It stands near the peak of Mount Clarence as a tribute to the soldiers whose last view of Australia would have been of Mount Clarence. The Memorial is also the site of Albany's annual Anzac Dawn Service.
Situated in Albany, four and a half hour's drive south of Perth, Mount Clarence offers views of the region unsurpassed by any other lookout. Albany is the gateway to the southern region's natural highlights including the Stirling Ranges and neighbouring Porongurup Ranges.
Mount Clarence is located within the Albany Heritage Park.
One of Albany’s most stunning seascapes, Middleton Beach is popular for its safe swimming, windsurfing and picnicking. Middleton Beach has picnic and barbecue facilities, as well as playground equipment.
Enjoy five kilometres of pristine white sand means there’s plenty of space to find your own stretch of beach.
Across the horizon are two picture-perfect granite islands, Michaelmas and Breaksea.
Fishing is popular from the jetty and it’s also a great place to watch the sunset into the ocean.
Take the scenic route to Middleton Beach along Marine Drive from Albany.
Albany is a 4.5 hour drive from Perth or you can fly there in just over an hour.
Mount Adelaide is the site of the National Anzac Centre and the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum. The Princess Royal Fortress is a treasure trove of military history, with a focus on the 10th Lighthorse Regiment. The National Anzac Centre will be a commemorative and beautiful place where visitors can reflect on the history and sacrifices of World War I. Mount Adelaide is overlooked by Mount Clarence, home to the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial and the Padre White Lookout.
Both Mount Adelaide and Mount Clarence overlook the Ataturk Channel and offer a breathtaking view of King George Sound, where the original Convoy ships were anchored before departing Albany and eventually arriving in Gallipoli.
In a reciprocal agreement in 1985, the channel leading into Princess Harbour was officially named Ataturk Channel whilst the Turkish Government officially named the beach at Gallipoli where the Australian and New Zealand troops landed Anzac Cove.
In 2002 a statue of Mustafa Kamal Atatürk was erected overlooking the Channel. Overlooking the Channel also bearing his name, the scenic boardwalk that leads from Albany to Middleton Beach is home to a life-sized statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the President of Turkey from 1923 to 1938.
Access to the memorial is from the beachside at Ellen Cove Boardwalk at Middleton or by walking along Stirling Terrace from the central business district (a three-kilometre trip one way).
Albany Heritage Park is a 260-hectare parkland reserve in the heart of Albany, Western Australia. It surrounds the summits of Mount Clarence and Mount Adelaide and reaches the shores of Middleton Beach.
The Park is the ultimate heritage destination, offering a unique blend of natural, cultural and historical attractions from the wonder of wildflowers to Aboriginal and European cultural sites including pre-federation military installations at Princess Royal Fortress and the National Anzac Centre. It also boasts a number of lookouts providing breathtaking views of the Stirling Ranges and King George Sound.
Whether you have a few hours or a full day, Albany Heritage Park has a range of activities for all ages and fitness levels. Explore the trails on foot or by mountain bike. Discover the historic barracks and gun emplacements at Princess Royal Fortress. Take in the views from the Apex, Convoy and Padre White Lookouts. Enjoy picnic and barbecue areas, set in landscaped gardens. Visit the National Anzac or shop for a unique gift or souvenir. Dine at Garrison's restaurant with panoramic views of Princess Royal Harbour.
