Discover Albany’s rich whaling history, visit Porongurup National Park or Bremer Bay and more on these tours.
Discover Albany’s rich whaling history, visit Porongurup National Park or Bremer Bay and more on these tours.
Gourmet Lunch by the Lake, Denmark
Experience all that the Amazing South Coast Great Southern Wine Region has to offer with a delicious, leisurely lunch at The Lake House Denmark winery, cellar door, restaurant, café and Vinofood store. Sit and relax with views of the gardens and lake from our lakeside deck, on a picnic rug under the willow trees or in our restaurant and cafe area. Enjoy a wine tasting of our estate wines and sample our handcrafted, naturally delicious Vinofood condiments. Share a vineyard platter filled with local and regional produce and a glass of wine of your choice.
National Anzac Centre Field of Light Panorama Pass, Albany
Combine 2 incredible Albany experiences in one commemorative pass. Visit the award-winning National Anzac Centre; Australia’s only museum dedicated solely to the conflicts of World War 1. Experience the multi-media interpretive exhibits as you follow the personal journeys of WW1 veterans. Then, travel to the summit of Mt Clarence to experience the panoramic views of King George Sound; the last glimpse of Australia for the ANZAC fleet in 1914. Visit the location of Australia’s first ANZAC Day Dawn Service Mass and be immersed in the cascading panorama of 16,000 lights as you descend through the Field of Light exhibit, like a field of wildflowers amongst native Australian trees.
Albany Summit to Sea Adventure – Guided Segway Tour, Albany
Enjoy a fully guided Segway tour through the amazing 260 hectare Albany Heritage Park: Home of the National Anzac Centre. This is the ultimate way to experience the Park’s many highlights, learn of its rich history, and ride to iconic locations such as Mt Clarence, Mt Adelaide, the Ellen Cove Board Walk, and the sandy shores of Middleton beach.
Mt Barker Grape Escape, Albany
Meander through back roads to taste outstanding wines from five award-winning wineries of the Mt Barker subregion of the Great Southern, grown in cool climate and nestled next door to national parks. Our Busy Blue Bus guide will take care of the skipper duties, whilst you take pleasure in tastings from award-winning cellar doors. Share a platter lunch of local produce. Take part in a private guided winery tour and journey through a cool, clean, natural environment that creates hallmark wines. Magical and memorable!
Albany’s Historic Whaling Station Admission Ticket, Albany
Spend a day exploring the world’s only complete whaling station tourism attraction and gain fascinating insight into Albany’s colorful past. Join a 40-minute guided tour (operating on the hour from 10am to 3pm daily) or follow informative trails to learn the stories of the men and women whose livelihood depended on Australia’s whaling industry. There are a variety of activities to experience and see such as short films within the converted whale oil tanks, a giant blue whale skeleton display, precious scrimshaw art, and a world-renowned marine animal art collection. You may even climb aboard the Cheynes IV, the world’s only preserved Whalechaser ship. Afterwards, relax in a café overlooking one of Albany’s most picturesque bays and enjoy free BBQ facilities in a beautiful Regional Wildflower Garden.
National Anzac Centre General Entry Ticket, Albany
In 1914 over 41,000 service men and women left from Albany bound for World War I. For many this would be the last time they saw home. Today at this very location stands the state-of-the-art award winning National Anzac Centre which uses multimedia, interactive technology and historical artifacts to create a deeply personal connection with the past, as well as pay tribute to those who served. Through traditional museum display and highly interactive multi-media content, visitors assume the identity of one of 32 actual service men or women, and follow their experience of the Great War: From recruitment, through training and embarkation, ship-board life on the convoys, the conflicts at Gallipoli, the Middle East, and the Western Front. Finally, for those lucky enough to survive, you will witness their return home and the difficulties they faced adjusting back into normal society.
Albany Field of Light Sunset Panorama, Albany
Discover the incredible stories of Albany’s ANZAC heritage which have inspired Bruce Munro to create the Field of Light; Avenue of Honour art exhibit. Travel to the summit of Mt Clarence to experience the panoramic, sunset views of King George Sound; the last glimpse of Australia for the ANZAC fleet in 1914. Visit the location of Australia’s first ANZAC Day Dawn Service Mass and be immersed in the cascading panorama of 16,000 lights as you descend through the Field of Light exhibit, like a field of wildflowers amongst native Australian trees.
Day Trip to Porongurups National Park with Climb to Granite Skywalk from Albany, Albany
Leave Albany behind for a 5-hour bus tour to Porongurup National Park. Savor local foods and wine tastings at a Plantagenet Winery. Visit the National Park to reach Castle Rock and exhilarating views from the Granite Skywalk.
Full-Day Killer Whale Expedition from Albany, Albany
The Bremer Canyon is the only place in Australia where tourists can experience large pods of killer whales, who are active in only one location. Sit back and relax as we do the driving on this marine experience like no other, aboard an expedition vessel to view Australia’s largest collection of marine creatures, including killer whales, feeding together at the Bremer Canyon from January to April every year. This full-day shared tour includes food and drink, as well as transportation to and from your accommodation in Albany.
Bremer Discovery Day Trip from Albany, Albany
Join this 13-hour day trip from Albany Australia to Bremer Bay and learn about the history and pioneers through live commentary provided by your driver/guide. Get great views of Bremer Bay estuary, visit Blossoms Beach and Little Boat Harbor, taste locally-produced wine, and savor a tasty lunch at Wellstead Heritage Museum Cafe made of fresh local produce and take a tour of the incredible collection housed in the Wellstead Heritage Museum. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Albany, entrance fees to Wellstead Heritage Museum, lunch and wine tasting.
The Gap and Natural Wonders, Albany
Take in the 360 degree views of the coastline from the summit of Stony Hill in the Torndirrup National Park. From here, amidst the pristine bushland, it is possible to see the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean and the rugged coastlines that early explorers first encountered as they rounded the peninsula for the sheltered waters of Princess Royal Harbour. Get closer to the edge! At The Gap, feel the power of the wind and water from the masterfully crafted, protected walkway. See the pounding waves as they thrash the granite walls and surge into the spaces below. Exhilarating! Travel on, and complete your journey and exploration of the impressive coastline with some delectable afternoon tea.
Full Day Tasting Tour with Lunch in Denmark from Albany, Albany
Spend 6.5-hours exploring Denmark, Western Australia, tasting local treats such as cheese and wine. Your drive/guide will entertain you as you ride in an air conditioned bus to your first destination. Enjoy a delightful lunch at The Lake House and taste whiskey at Limeburners Great Southern Distillery before heading back to Albany.
Bremer Canyon Orca Experience, Albany
This new expedition is an all day experience as we discover and research the apex predator, the ORCA at the Bremer Canyon an extraordinary eco marine frontier. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the wonders of the marine world in the wild natural habitat of the Southern Ocean. Bremer Bay is located 2 hours from Albany in the pristine Great Southern region and from this small township we journey to the edge of the continental shelf whales with our live on board commentary. The Bremer Canyon is the feeding ground of not only the Orca but also Sperm, Beaked & Pilot Whales as they hunt in the nutrient rich upwelling waters. Other species sighted in the Bremer Canyon include • Dolphins (many different species) • Sea Lions • Migratory Antarctic Sea Birds • Sunfish • Sharks (many species including Great Whites) It’s more than an experience… it’s an education!
Half-Day Tour of Discovery Bay in Albany, Albany
Spend 3.5-hours discovering Albany’s historic whaling station, Discovery Bay. Your guide will take you through the native bushland of Torndirrup National Park before you tour Discovery Bay and see Australia’s whaling story comes to life. Climb aboard a famous whale chaser to experience life on board an actual whaling ship, and explore the movie, photos, and artifact galleries. You will marvel at the enormous whale skeletons on display.
Half-Day Albany History and Highlights Tour, Albany
Enjoy a 3.5-hour guided tour of the National ANZAC Centre and Heritage Park. Your guide will accompany you as you walk through Albany’s historic precinct and view Middleton Beach from the promenade. The history of the Great Southern region is revealed in stories during your guided tour at Mount Clarence and the Padre White Lookout. Discover Albany’s role in Australia’s ANZAC story at the National ANZAC Centre. Enjoy a coffee break at Middleton Beach, visit Patrick Taylor Cottage and Albany’s Convict Gaol and see the Brig Amity at the Museum Precinct. Your tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.
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