Albany Attractions
Albany has a world of attractions that are just waiting for you to discover from historic buildings dating back to convict times to natural and manmade attractions that will leave you spell bound. You can visit breathtaking lookouts that showcase the rugged limestone coastline and take trips to famous locations where you will find some of the state’s most treasured attractions or simply enjoy the range of city attractions that line the streets of Albany. Albany is a destination that is blessed with year round perfect weather, from warm winter days to balmy summer nights, it just makes your trip here even more pleasurable. It is a city with the lot and because it is so accessible it doesn’t matter if you which to experience the attractions by car, bike or by foot you will have the choice.
You can take a trip to the nearby pristine beaches, visit the National Parks and forests in the region where there are towering karri pines or perhaps a day spent within the winery region is more your style. There are wildflowers in spring that blanket the ground and birdlife, wildlife and marine life that calls this place home. From whale watching between the months of July and October to a range of cruises and charters that boast some of Australia’s finest diving, snorkelling and fishing charters to be had and no to leave out awesome water sports that you can do while visiting Albany, you are only scratching the surface at the endless list of attractions that you can look forward to. There is wreck diving, granite bommies, caves and swim throughs to explore and some awesome shore diving can be done here as well!
For anyone who just loves to be out in the great outdoors, a tour to the Blow Holes, The Gap or The Natural Bridge is a must see. There is the beautiful Torndirrup National Park where you can do a number of great walks and hiking trips or perhaps a day spent at William Bay where you can go swimming, snorkelling or laze under the warm sun is what you are chasing. You can do a tree top walk or join one of the wilderness cruises or tours for the day, embark upon one of the cycling tracks that will take you through some amazing scenery and you may even be interested in Whale World, the Wind Farm, The Sandalwood Factory or the Vancouver Arts Centre. From Mount Romance to the Stirling Ranges, Albany is teeming with so much beauty and natural attractions it is hard to list them all. There are inlets and coves that are perfect for secluded days away as well as beaches, headlands and so many city attractions that you will not know where to start first.
Within Albany you will be delighted with the range of dining and shopping that you can do every day! There are cafes and restaurants that line the streets where you can enjoy sumptuous delights and culinary feasts from across the globe. You can go shopping and browse through the farmers markets that are held every Saturday morning or wander through the boutiques and retail outlets for more interesting finds. You can base your holiday here around one of the many annual events such as concerts, live bands, musicals, arts and crafts markets, the yearly Christmas pageant and the Tastes Great Southern Festival which brings people from all around to sample some of the finest food and wine you will ever try. There are kayaking and canoeing adventures, horse riding tours, Clydesdale trips, award winning wineries and more!
Albany is a holiday destination that offers a vibrant city life, a rugged coastline that just beacons you to come and explore, stunning countryside that is brimming with attractions and activities and the fringing ocean waters provide endless days of fun and excitement. You will be enjoying a holiday here that is brimming with so much to see and do you will never want to leave!