Albany Tourism

 

Albany, situated on the coast of The Great Southern region in Western Australia, was the first town established in WA on 26th December 1826. It was established as a military outpost of New South Wales as part of a plan to forestall French ambitions in the region. It served as the gateway to the Eastern Goldfields in the late 1800s.

Today the town is a significant tourist destination and base from which to explore the Great Southern region of WA. It is particularly famous for its natural beauty and preservation of heritage buildings and sites.

Albany was the last port of call for troopships departing Australia for Gallipoli on 1st November 1914. The National ANZAC Centre on Mount Clarence was built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the departure. A ” must see ” site, as well as the ANZAC memorial further up Mount Clarence, and the ANZAC Peace Park at the bottom of the town centre.

SIGHTSEEING

Albany Whaling Station

National ANZAC centreNAC-exterior

Middleton Beach

Dog Rock

Albany Entertainment Centre

The Gap and Natural Bridgea013

Two Peoples Bay

Wignalls Vineyard

Strawberry Farms

Naked Bean Coffee House

Earl of Spencer Historic Inn

Libertes at the London Hotel

Tanglehead Brewing Company

Due South Restaurant and Bar

Three Anchors Bar and Grill

Hybla Bar and Grill

Rats Restaurant and Bar