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Albany is a fantastic
base to explore the South
Coast and surrounding
areas. The area has abundant natural beauty with fantastic coastal
vistas and the opportunity to get close to nature. Learn about the history of
Western Australia’s
oldest European settlement. Or simply enjoy local foods and wines which the
area is famous for. Spend a few days exploring Albany
and you will see why Albany
is truly amazing.
For general information on Albany see www.albanygateway.com.au
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York Street, Albany
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Bushwalking.
The world class Bibbulmun Track stretches nearly 1,000km from
Kalamunda near Perth, finishing in Albany. If you want
something a little shorter there are plenty of bush walking opportunities
along our pristine coast line or the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges.
For more information try:
Bibbulumn Track: www.bibbulmuntrack.org.au
Porongurup Ranges: www.porongurup.com
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The Stirling
Ranges
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Day Trips.
There are plenty of day activities to do in Albany. Play a round of golf on the world
class links course at Albany Golf Club. Visit the worlds largest sandalwood distillery,
Mt Romance. Sample award winning whiskey at Great Southern Distillery. Go on
a fishing charter, hire a bike or take a cruise on the Kalgan Queen
Albany Golf Course: www.albanygolfclub.com.au
Mt Romance: www.mtromance.com.au
Great Southern Distillery: www.distillery.com.au
Fishing Charters: www.spinnerscharters.com.au
Kalgan Queen: www.albanyaustralia.com
Bike Hire: www.albanybicyclehire.com
Car Rental Australia:
www.rentnewcars.com.au
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5th Hole Albany
Golf Course
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Wine and Food.
Award winning wineries, local fresh produce, fantastic restaurants
and a gourmet breakfast at Dunmoylen House make for a culinary sensation
whilst in Albany.
Wignalls Wines:
www.wignallswines.com.au
Albany Farmers Market: www.albanyfarmersmarket.com.au
Boatshed Markets: www.albanyboatshedmarkets.com.au
Albany Marron Farm: www.albanymarronfarm.com.au
Oranje Tractor Wines: www.oranjetractor.com
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The
cellar Wignalls Wines
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Whale Watching.
Albany offers exceptional
Whale Watching opportunities from June to October each year. Southern Right
and Humpback whales can be easily seen in good numbers from beaches,
headlands and whale watching charters.
Whale Watching Charters: www.albanywhaletours.com.au or
www.whales.com.au
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Southern Right Whale
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Surfing.
Albany offers excellent
surfing all year round with the best time of the year being March to June.
Try Nanarup, Muttonbird, Middleton
Beach or for the more
experienced Blowholes or Sandpatch. Albany
is in the unique position of being surrounded by bays so there is a break to
handle most swell and wind directions. Andrew, your host, is a keen surfer
and can point you in the direction of a few waves.
Albany Surf Life Saving
Club: www.albanysurf.com.au
Albany Board Riders: www.albanysurf.com
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Empty
Barrel Sandpatch
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Beaches,
snorkelling and diving.
Pristine white beaches, sheltered bays, and crystal clear azure
water make for excellent beach going and diving. Try
Two Peoples
Bay, Nanarup, Gull Rock, Middleton Beach,
Frenchmans Bay or Muttonbird.
Diving Charters: www.albanydive.com.au
or www.divealbany.com.au
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Two Peoples
Bay Nature Reserve
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History.
Albany is steeped in
history being the oldest European Settlement in WA. There is plenty to see
and learn. Visit The Albany Forts, The replica of the Brig Amity, The Old
Gaol, Albany Museum and Whale World.
Albany Museum: www.museum.wa.gov.au/museums/albany
Whale World: www.whaleworld.org
Albany Forts: www.forts.albany.wa.gov.au
Old Gaol: www.historicalalbany.com.au
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Whale chaser at Whale World
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