Top Attractions that Albany Residents Enjoy
Albany, WA, has a growing tourism and hospitality industry, with an average of 363,000 visitors and a spend of $623 million annually. This does not come as a surprise with all the jaw-dropping natural and man-made attractions that both tourists and Albany residents enjoy.
Here are some of our top recommendations.
Torndirrup National Park
The Menang people are acknowledged as the traditional owners of Torndirrup National Park. Get mesmerised by the natural wonders created by the pounding waves and strong winds of the Southern Ocean. There’s so much to do here, including beach fishing and even surfing! During winter, witness the migrating whales from the cliffs.
National Anzac Centre
The award-winning facility lets you experience and embrace the Anzac legend. The centre follows the story of 32 Anzac-related characters, from their pre-war to post-war lives. You can find interactive media, photographs and artefacts, and visitors can even share their thoughts through the Tribute Wall. The National Anzac Centre has a lot of immersive activities, making it a perfect stop for the entire family.
Albany Wind Farm
The Albany Wind Farm has 12 giant wind turbines that generate 75% of clean and green electricity in Albany. As they stand high on the coast, this has become a favourite landmark of visitors and residents of the city. AUD $200,000 was spent on viewing towers, boardwalks, interpretive displays, and picnic areas to accommodate the growing number of tourists. From Perth, this attraction is just a 4.5-hour drive.
Granite Skywalk Porongurups
Adventurers will appreciate this suspended walkway on the huge granite outcrop of Castle Rock. Here, you have two lookouts with fantastic views of Albany, Mount Gardner, Mount Manypeaks and the Stirling Ranges. To reach the upper lookout, you need to walk through and over the rocks, and climb a 6-metre ladder.
Middleton Beach, Albany
The recently revamped Middleton Beach Precinct is a family-friendly destination with a protected bay for swimming, children’s playground, picnic areas and eateries. This is surrounded by spectacular coastline and scenery, including the boardwalk walking & cycling trail that commences from Ellen Cove and winds around the coast to the Port of Albany. The legendary Three Anchors Restaurant is also on the shore of Middleton Beach, right next to Ellen Cove.
The Premier Hotel
This hotel, which is now a bar & restaurant, is a heritage building right in the centre of Albany. The two-storey building was badly damaged by fire in May 2016, after an attempted arson attack. With careful restoration and development, it has regained its former glory as one of Albany’s historical landmarks.
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