COMMEMORATE THE ANZAC
SPIRIT ALL YEAR ROUND
Albany is the epicentre of European history in Western Australia. The historic and picturesque
coastal region boasts some of the most awe-inspiring coastline and stunning landscapes in the
world. With unique and diverse flora and fauna endemic to the region, there is a wealth of national
parks to explore. And to top off its natural beauty and cultural heritage, the region offers a variety of
gourmet attractions, with an abundance of wineries, farmers markets and producers to discover.
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WHEN TO VISIT
CELEBRATE THE ANZAC SPIRIT
Albany is the epicenter of European history in Western Australia, with much of the streetscape
a preservation of the original buildings from the first settlement in WA. The National Anzac Centre
is Australia’s foremost museum honoring the Anzac legend. Set within Albany Heritage Park,
the Centre offers visitors a deeply personal connection with the Anzac experience.
The Albany region has a Mediterranean
climate with warm summers and mild
cool winters. The best time to visit is from
September to May.
August – November
See the spectacular wildflowers bloom
Mid May – December
Whale Watching
GETTING HERE
Daily flights from Perth with Virgin Australia,
gets you to Albany in 1 ½ hours. Or take
a scenic five hour self-drive from Perth,
with limited traffic congestion. And during
the season, major cruise liners utilise the
Albany port facilities.
HOW TO GET AROUND
For self-drive visitors Albany has depots
for all major rental cars. Taxis and guided
tours are also available in the regional
centres of Albany, Mt Barker, Denmark
and Walpole.
GET ACTIVE
With two world class tracks for walking and cycling,
Albany is the perfect spot for those looking to
stretch the legs. The Bibbulmun Track is one of the
world’s great long distance walking trails, stretching
over 1,000 kilometres from Perth to Albany. Grab
your mountain bike and explore the Munda Biddi,
Western Australia’s premier long distance off-road
cycling experience, extending 1,000 kilometres
from Mundaring in Perth to Albany.
NATURE’S SPECTACULAR
COASTLINE
Looking for secluded pristine beaches, dramatic
coastal walks and jaw dropping scenery? The
coastline in Albany and the Great Southern has all
this and more. Must see’s include Green’s Pool,
Denmark – a spectacular natural swimming pool
surrounded by granite rocks; The Gap and Natural
Bridge, Torndirrup National Park – take your
camera to capture this amazing rock formation;
and Middleton Beach is one of Albany’s popular
swimming beaches, with over five kilometres of
pristine white sand, you’ll never be crowded out.
ACCOMMODATION
Albany and the regional centres of Mt
Barker, Denmark and Walpole are serviced
by a number of bespoke country bed and
breakfast facilities, hotels and motels.
Within 20 minutes’ drive of Albany is
the luxurious Maitraya Retreat – where
numerous celebrities have taken time
out. Accommodation product has
representation in the wholesale and online
travel distribution programs for travel
agents to recommend or book for clients.
NEED MORE
INFORMATION?
For more information about the Albany
region, including itineraries, events and
more visit westernaustralia.com
DIZZY HEIGHTS,
SUBLIME VIEWS
With so many national parks to choose from,
our favourite spots are;
Bluff Knoll: Stirling Range National Park. The
highest and one of the most spectacular peaks
in south Western Australia. Formed more than a
1,000 million years ago, the unique topography
and climate hosts thousands of species of
wildflowers and flowering plants, some only
found here.
Granite Skywalk: Porongurup National Park.
One of the oldest ranges in the world. Granite
domes weathered by a million years now play
host to incredible biodiversity, alive with unique
flora and fauna.
Valley of the Giants Treetop Walk: WalpoleNornalup National Park. Take a bird’s eye
view of some of the tallest timber giants on
Earth - Western Australia’s majestic tingle trees.
Climbing 40 metres into the forest canopy and
meandering through the treetops for 600 metres.
EXTRAORDINARY
FOOD AND WINE
With over five wine regions in the Great Southern,
you will be spoilt for choice. The Great Southern
is home to the largest wine producing region by
area in Australia; and is also the coolest growing
region in WA, producing 37% of all grapes
grown in Western Australia. The region is fast
becoming a favourite for Riesling and Shiraz. And
to complement the wine, there is a spectacular
array of gourmet produce and seafood, with farm
gates, farmers markets, cafes and restaurants
serving the best the Great Southern has to offer.