Public listings checked 25/10/2026. Dates use each event’s local time. Check organiser details before travelling.
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.
Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum is Australia's first federal fortress and has a range of attractions to entertain you. The views of King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour are a highlight.
Explore the restored 1893 fortress on foot. Discover how the soldiers kept the enemy out of the port. Visit the commanding officer's house for views across the bays and up to the Porongurup Ranges. Be amazed by the anti-submarine weapon system and the torpedoes used by submarines. Visit the kitchen site, quarter masters, officer's residence and married quarters to imagine how soldiers lived.
The history buff will enjoy the impressive museums on offer at the fortress, including HMAS Perth Interpretive Centre, the Australian Light Horses Museum and the Australian War Memorial Gallery.
Situated four and a half hours drive south of Perth, the fortress is well worth a visit.
Entry to the facility is free with gold coin donations encouraged, however, please note that the buildings are not accessible unless guests visit the National Anzac Centre. Visitation to the buildings at Princess Royal Fortress is included in the National Anzac Centre ticket price.
In 1914, more than 40,000 Australians and New Zealanders left Albany, bound for the Great War. This is their story.
The National Anzac Centre is Australia's foremost museum honouring the Anzac legend. Set within Albany Heritage Park, the Centre offers visitors a deeply personal connection with the Anzac experience.
Upon entering the National Anzac Centre, visitors assume the identity of one of 32 Anzac characters and walk with them as they experience the First World War: from recruitment; through training and embarkation; engagement in conflicts in the Indian Ocean prior to arrival in Egypt; and on to Gallipoli, the Palestine and Sinai; and across the Western front.
These personal stories unfold through interactive, multimedia displays and audio commentary, as visitors witness the First World War through the eyes and stories of their Anzac.
The National Anzac Centre experience concludes with the discovery of each Anzac's fate and the opportunity for visitors to document their own feelings through an interactive wall that displays their message within the National Anzac Centre.
The Centre opened on 1 November 2014, to mark the centenary of the Australian and New Zealand troop convoys' departure from Albany's King George Sound to enter the First World War.
The multi-use pathway from Ellen Cove to Albany Port is one of the best ways to see the famously beautiful coastline of the historic town of Albany in the Great Southern region. This moderate six-kilometre return Top Trail passes through Middleton Beach and is great for whale watching.
A mixture of bitumen path and wooden boardwalk, the path clings to the side of the hill and sweeps around with spectacular views of the bays. Commencing at the Ellen Cove trailhead, head up the boardwalk, keeping an eye out for the southern right or rare blue whales during whale season; a far cry from the days of whaling.
There are lookouts, memorials to past leaders and explorers, and interpretive signage along the uphills and descents. As you gaze out to sea imagine the Australian troops heading from here to go and fight in Gallipoli. Near the port, there are historic buildings, including the lighthouse and bunkers. Once at the Albany Port, negotiate some of the roads to head into town, or return the way you came.
From Ellen Cove, the Ellen Cove Boardwalk climbs above the rocks of Point King, following the coast around the Princess Royal Harbour to the Albany central business district.
Stop at the whale-watching lookout during whale-watching season (May to November) and catch the migrating humpback and southern right whales. The trail stretches for three kilometres, and features spectacular views of the Princess Royal Harbour.
Princess Royal Harbour is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Jump onboard one of the local cruises to explore the huge stretch of waters in this picturesque harbour. Keep an eye out for the humpback whales in the harbour and neighbouring King George Sound.
If you have a boat or choose to hire one, the harbour has a single-lane boat ramp. There is an abundance of different species of fish for the fishing enthusiast.
The calm clear waters provide a safe haven for swimming or if you prefer to explore on dry land there is an excellent cycle path along the waterfront. For the perfect photo opportunity and panoramic views of the harbour, make sure you visit the Princess Royal Fortress or climb to the summit of Mount Clarence.
Princess Royal Harbour is in Albany, four and a half hours drive southeast of Perth. As the state’s oldest town and surrounded by spectacular views, there is no shortage of attractions to keep you captivated.
Lookouts at both the Gap and Natural Bridge provide outstanding views of the Southern Ocean and the coast from Bald Head to West Cape Howe in the Torndirrup National Park.
Visitors to the Gap can venture onto an accessible viewing platform 40 metres above the surging seas in all but the worst weather conditions. From the gentle and mesmerising heaving of calm seas to the buffeting rush of wind and spray of winter storms, the experience changes from day to day.
A raised pathway leads from the parking area across the top of the exposed granite ramparts to reach the viewing platform at the Gap. The pathway gives safe access to the best views while protecting vulnerable plants and lichens on the rock surface from trampling.
The solid, accessible pathway and viewing area of the Natural Bridge provide a less confronting but still impressive window to one of Australia's most exposed coasts. Always stay on the paths.
Torndirrup National Park is home to a range of spectacular natural wonders and is one of the most visited national parks in Western Australia. The drive through Torndirrup is stunning and leads down to the rugged southern coastline.
The Gap and Natural Bridge have been formed over hundreds of years by the ocean eroding a large gap in one rock face and a natural arch in another.
For the walking enthusiast, take one of the bush walks through the park to see a plethora of stunning wildflowers in season.
Torndirrup National Park is a 15-minute drive from Albany, which is a four-and-a-half-hour drive southeast of Perth.
Know before you go and check for alerts, emergency incidents and road/park closures www.emergency.wa.gov.au and https://alerts.dbca.wa.gov.au.
Emu Point in Albany is the perfect place for families to go swimming and picnicking. It’s an ideal spot for children thanks to clear, calm and shallow water, as well as grassy lawn and trees. Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
Emu Point is also popular for fishing and boating. When the wind is up wind surfers skim along the shallows at a fast pace.
Emu Point is a long promontory which juts out into the ocean near Oyster Harbour, just a few minutes from Albany.
Albany is a four and a half hour drive from Perth or you can fly there in just over an hour.
See how the south coast town of Albany is doing its part to help the environment at Albany Wind Farm.
The farm consists of 12 giant wind turbines, each at a height of 100 metres from the base to the tip of the blades. The turbines generate around 75 per cent of clean, green electricity for Albany.
They’ve also become a popular tourist attraction – standing high on the coast they make a fascinating landmark.
Take a drive to Albany Wind Farm for a closer look. You’ll feel dwarfed by the massive size of the turbines. You’ll also be rewarded with sweeping views across Torbay to West Cape Howe National Park and the city of Albany to the east.
Albany Wind Farm is a short drive from Albany. You can drive to Albany from Perth in around 4.5 hours or fly there in just over one hour.
When in Albany, make sure you visit the lovely Goode Beach. Nestled in the King George Sound it is surrounded by numerous islands and enjoys views out to Mount Manypeaks.
Goode Beach has several popular walk trails to explore the surrounding coastline. Enjoy the views of Princess Royal Harbour and the historic town of Albany from the lookouts near the beach.
The stunning southern coast line provides opportunities to see the sunrise over the ocean, which is rare in Western Australia. With its sheltered location, calm inviting waters and pristine soft white sandy beach it is a great spot for a day in the sun.
Build sand castles on the beach with the children, or for the more energetic take advantage of the great conditions for windsurfing out on the water.
Just a short drive from the historic Albany Township, Goode Beach is a four and a half hour drive south of Perth.
For the diving enthusiast, a trip to King George Sound to explore the former HMAS Perth Dive Wreck is a must.
Laid to rest off the coast of Albany in 2001, the shipwreck is already home to many species of fish and marine life. Recreational divers can follow the interpretive trail around the 133-metre-long artificial dive reef to discover more about the ship’s historic past. See where the ship came under fire during the Vietnam War with remnant shellfire still visible.
Plaques have been placed near habitats of plant and marine life so you can learn about the fascinating ecosystem that has developed since the ship’s sinking. Divers will be provided with a map of the wreck and a suggested path to follow. However, it is up to you how you choose to investigate the HMAS Perth. Swimmers and snorkelers are also able to explore the wreck from the surface.
King George Sound is often visited by the Humpback whales during their migration, so keep an eye out while diving, or snorkelling for these fascinating mammals.
King George Sound is off the coast of Albany, 4.5 hours south of Perth.
Oyster Harbour is a permanently open estuary covering an area of 15.6 square kilometres. It is used to shelter a fishing fleet carrying out commercial fishing and farming oysters and mussels. The harbour is used by thousands of waterbirds for feeding.
Mainly boat fishing takes place in Oyster Harbour but there is some jetty fishing. Likely catches include herring, skippy, whiting, squid, flathead and rock species.
Good swimming beaches and picnic areas make Oyster Harbour a great place for a family outing. Experience one of the boat cruises that operate in the harbour and venture up the Kalgan River to explore the natural scenery.
