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Visit Albany and the Great Southern We have lived on the South Coast of Western Australia for nearly half a century. what should I see? and where do I eat? We hope you have a fantastic visit!

We know what it is like to travel and get to a destination and think where do I start? Welcome to Albany and the south coast of Western Australia! We hope this page gives you some ideas of what there is to see and do in this amazing part of the world. Have a fantastic visit! We also have photos at https://instagram.com/lovemysouthcoastwa

23/03/2022

The Lake House
One of my top 10 places to eat in Denmark, The Lake House sits on a beautiful small dam surrounded but natural Denmark forest. The menu of cheese platters caters for all tastes, though those who like to eat to full I would recommend getting an extra side of bread. They also have their own wines which are grown from the onsite vineyard to compliment the meal. A great place to relax and just enjoy nature while in Denmark

Sharp Point in the Torndirrup National Park offers an amazing view of the south coast from the Gap panning 180 degrees t...
17/12/2019

Sharp Point in the Torndirrup National Park offers an amazing view of the south coast from the Gap panning 180 degrees to West Cape Howe in the west as well as stunning views of the Southern Ocean. The limestone cliffs formed during the last ice age. As the water receded the ocean floor was exposed blowing shells and sand onto the shore, normally yellow limestone, a crimson sunset paints them an amazing pink. Access is via a slippery gravel road off Frenchman Bay Road, there are no toilets or disabled access, but there is a hard gravel carpark and a narrow concrete/limestone path that takes you to two view platforms.

29/08/2019

Visiting Albany during the winter months, you may have looked accross our many bays and seen whales. Here is some information on the Southern Right Whales that visit Albany during the winter to breed

19/07/2019

July is the middle of the whale watching season, and now there are quite a few Southern Right whales around, some with newborn calves, very cute. There are also a few Humpbacks also that have arrived late. In the Albany centre, Middelton Beach and Marine Drive are the best spots. Heading East, Cheynes Beach, Normans Beach, Beattys Beach and Two Peoples Bay are excelent spots ( all these beaches have Toilets and most have BBQ's, there are no park fees for these ) Heading South, the Torndirrup National Park has great vistas from Isthmus Hill, Salmon Holes and The Gap ( Park fees apply, for locals the $23 annual park pass is recommended and for tourists I would recommend getting a visitors pass as this will save money at all locations ) Heading South also brings you to the Windfarm with just stunning views of the Southern Ocean and not that uncommon to see Dolphins surfing the waves. Windfarm is free to visit and has excelent toilet facilities including disabled.

17/05/2019

As the weather cools and the calm coastal waters turn to majestic waves that crash the granite rocks, Denmark offers some amazing places to grab a coffee or wine in front of a fire, enjoy a hearty meal or just sit back and relax

02/04/2019

Denmark, just 50kms West of Albany is probably one of the most naturally beautiful places in Western Australia, the majestic Southern Ocean meets old native forests mixed with farmland. No better place to relax and enjoy a cheese platter

07/01/2019

If you are having a holiday in Albany, Western Australia on The Amazing South Coast, please check out the board walk at the Wind farm, Sand Patch about 10 minutes from the town centre. The board walk offers many vistas East, South and West, perfect for a sunset. And if you are lucky, a pod of Dolphins enjoying the waves.
But wherever your journey takes you this season, may the trail rise to meet your feet and the wind be at your back.
Take care and travel safe!
Music: Epidemic Sound -Endless Ocean 2

Looking for that New Year's exercise program, check out the free 500 Step each way challenge at the Sand patch Wind farm...
29/12/2018

Looking for that New Year's exercise program, check out the free 500 Step each way challenge at the Sand patch Wind farm in Albany while enjoying simply stunning views of The Amazing South Coast For more photos follow us on https://www.instagram.com/lovemysouthcoastwa

11/12/2018

The Albany Heritage Park is located in the Centre of town on The Amazing South Coast, a perfect spot to escape to when you need some solitude whilst traveling. The 260 Ha ( 600 acre ) park encompasses Mt Clarence and Mt Adelaide which offer a plethora of vistas to view our unique town and landscape. The park also has a myriad of bike riding trails and walking paths, such as the Board walk which will take you from Middleton Beach, along the edge of King George Sound to the port. There are also a number of historical buildings and bunkers to explore and the park is also home to The National Anzac Centre. There is no charge to enter the park, only the ANZAC Centre, so a great spot to have a picnic and watch the sun set. The park is currently host to the Field of Lights exhibit, some 16000 lights placed between the trees on the Avenue of Honour, an emotional experience

24/09/2018

Spring is here and the wildflowers are blooming, there is no better place to see them than the Stirling Ranges, completement by beautiful spring farm crops of wheet, barley, lupins and canola. Mt Trio Bush Camp & Caravan Park offer guided tours to see beautiful orchids, just stunning!

16/07/2018

Winter brings the annual migration of whales from Antartica to the warmer waters of Australia for mating and calving. Albany has a number of charter boats that operate from the city's harbour. Weather depending they leave at 9.30 am for a cruise that lasts several hours. Humpback whales are the first to arrive for the season and being quite inquisitive may come up to the boat. A moratorium on hunting humpback whales in Australia came into effect in 1963 ( ref: DoEE ) after the population dwindled to around 5,000 animals world wide, today there are about 80,000 humpback whales where other large marine animals and fishing nets are their biggest concerns. As humpback whales are mammals, the female ( which is larger than the male and grows to around 16 metres ) will carry her baby for a year to give birth in warmer waters. She will provide around 50,000 litre of milk which is especially rich in fat and proteins for her calf losing around a quarter of her body weight to feed the calf. By spring the calf is big enough to begin the perilous jorney south to the rich feeding grounds of the Antartic returning to the same place their mother came from. Humpback's are known for the distinct song the males produce which can last up to 20 minutes, and each population cluster has its own particular song which changes slowly over several years. They grow up to around 30 tons which makes them as heavy as our large road train trucks you see on the road! Truly amazing creatures to ses up close.

13/07/2018

Winter signifies the migration of whales north from Antartica for breeding, here you can see footage of some Humpback whales in King George Sound, they can grow up to 16 meters long and weigh as much as 30 tons!

19/06/2018

The South Coast of western Australia offers some exceptional vistas and non better than the Board Walk at the Sandpatch which is also home to the Wind Farm which is only 10 minutes drive from Albany's city centre. If you are lucky you can see Dolphins playing in the surf and be amazed to see them jump out the back of the waves

Visiting a new place for the first time can be a daunting experience, what to do, where to eat? Albany has just opened i...
01/04/2018

Visiting a new place for the first time can be a daunting experience, what to do, where to eat? Albany has just opened its new visitor information centre right in the middle of town on York Street. Here you will find friendly staff to give you the best advice and the latest virtual reality headsets to give you a five minute immersive interactive tour. There are lots of brochures and maps of The Amazing South Coast Do you have a RV or caravan? don't worry, there are reserved parking bays in front of the centre, have a great stay!

05/03/2018

This is the enchanting Little Beach and Waterfall beach in the Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve located about 45 minutes East of Albany. The beach is very clear, turquoise in colour and has a fine white sand that is beautiful for relaxing on. the beach has a toilet and the nature reserve has gas BBQ's, park tables and more toilets. As it sits in a nature reserve and is quite isolated there are no shops or distractions which makes relaxing easy, there are paths to explore to look at the natural and diverse fauna and flora. The rock pools are definitely worth exploring. As with all the south coast, ocean currents can be strong at times so please swim safely. Photos on https://.instagram.com/lovemysouthcoastwa

15/01/2018

Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk is located on The Amazing South Coast about an hour and twenty minutes drive west of Albany. You are able to walk 40 metres above the forest floor among the tree tops along a 600m elevated path that winds itself through 400 year old red tingle trees. And if you are very lucky you may even see one of the nocturnal Quokkas that inhabit the park. An entry fee applies.

When viewing Princess Royal Harbour in Amazing Albany from Mt Adelaide you will see the Albany Port which is a distribu...
16/12/2017

When viewing Princess Royal Harbour in Amazing Albany from Mt Adelaide you will see the Albany Port which is a distribution center for some 4 million tons of wood chips, grain and silica sands as well as visiting point for cruise ships of which 17 visits are planned for 2018.

Middleton Beach as viewed from above Mt Adelaide in Amazing Albany facing North to the Porongurup Range. From the waters...
10/12/2017

Middleton Beach as viewed from above Mt Adelaide in Amazing Albany facing North to the Porongurup Range. From the waters edge sits the Albany Golf Course. Left of photo is Eyres Park with swings and free Barbecues. The large water body is Lake Sepping and home to a multitude of bird life with parking and paths for walking. The base of the hill is home to accommodation and cafes.

.This is the view looking south ( Antarctica just a bit over 5000Km's ) from the Sand patch look out located at the wind...
03/12/2017

.This is the view looking south ( Antarctica just a bit over 5000Km's ) from the Sand patch look out located at the wind farm in Amazing Albany. Approximately 500 steps will take you down to the beach area. The steps are very steep so recommend you are fit and carry water. The beach has many rocks and rips so not recommended for swimming.

01/10/2017

Wildflowers: Just over an hours drive north of Amazing Albany sits the picturesque Mt Trio Bush Camp & Caravan Park at the Stirling Ranges. Spring is wildflower season and the park offers guided tours of some of the most amazing flowers and orchids during the wildflower season, just stunning! Music by: Erik Lund - One Day In Paradise Australia.com

EATING IN ALBANY Looking for somewhere to eat, this may help. The street running top to bottom is The Amazing South Coas...
24/09/2017

EATING IN ALBANY
Looking for somewhere to eat, this may help. The street running top to bottom is The Amazing South Coast's York Street in the city centre.
All directions are facing the photograph

At the top of York Street you will find Coles, Woolworths, Hungry Jacks and KFC.
Espresso One is at the top just to the left of the roundabout
Half way down York Street you will find
Istanbul Kebabs Turkish Bakery 9847 4956
Noodler’s Noodle Bar & Sushi O’Ba-San 9842 1815
Venice Restaurant 9842 3978 Great Pizza & Pasta

Two thirds down York Street all on the right
Three Plenties Chinese Restaurant 9841 4121
WA Chinese Café & Restaurant 9842 8881
HK Café 9842 1997

Three quarters the way down you have Stirling Terrace, you see the old buildings in the photo on the right.
Mean Fiddler Restaurant
Dylans On The Terrace
Six Degrees Albany
Gourmandise
Caffe Barletta 9847 4708
Kate’s Place 9842 9696
IGA supermarket - they have BBQ packs and prepared meals
Same street but heading left:
Rustlers’ Steakhouse 9842 2454

Sitting on the Harbour's edge
DUE SOUTH
VIEW Restaurant
Haz Beans 9841 4421

Have you just had dinner and are looking for an evening stroll in Amazing Albany, the marina on the harbours edge is the...
22/09/2017

Have you just had dinner and are looking for an evening stroll in Amazing Albany, the marina on the harbours edge is the perfect place to relax and watch the sun set.

Aerial view of Amazing Albany showing Princess Royal Harbour in the foreground and King George Sound in the background, ...
19/09/2017

Aerial view of Amazing Albany showing Princess Royal Harbour in the foreground and King George Sound in the background, named after King George the Third by explorer Captain Vancouver in 1791 . The two small islands you see are Michaelmas to the left and Breaksea to the right. The lighthouse on Breaksea Island is accessible by a helicopter flight.
Photo by Yuri Admiraal

19/09/2017

The Forts, located within the Heritage park on the eastern edge of the city in Amazing Albany sits the Princess Royal Fort on Mt Adelaide and named after the Princess Royal harbour which was claimed by Captain George Vancouver RN in 1791. The fort was opened in 1893 and was the first Federal defence of Australia. The 6" movable gun you see in the video had a range of 16km's though it was never fired in anger, Ref: Francis Richard. On Mt Clarence at the western end of the park you will find the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial which commemorates the ANZAC's who died in Egypt, Palestine and Syria during WWI. In 2014 the National Anzac Centre was opened marking 100 years since the First Convoy to Galipoli departed Albany November 1st 1914, it is a very emotional visit to the centre to see how many young men perished and the conditions they faced.

So are you planning to visit Amazing Albany and the surrounding National Parks? You can save on individual park fees by...
18/09/2017

So are you planning to visit Amazing Albany and the surrounding National Parks? You can save on individual park fees by getting a park pass. Listed below are some of the options you have and you can order online at https://shop.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park-passes For more information Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia

17/09/2017

No trip to the South Coast of Western Australia would be complete without visiting the picturesque Little beach in the Two Peoples Bay nature reserve east of Albany. The bay was named in 1803 when an exploring French boat came across the United States brig Union, commemorating the across the world meeting "Baie de Deux Peuples". The area is protected from the Southern Ocean by Mt Gardner and is home to a diverse range of fauna such as the endangered Gilbert's Potoroo and Noisy Scrub Bird as well as Quokkas. The reserve has barbecues and toilets as well as a visitors centre, park fees do apply. It takes a about 25 minutes to reach the reserve by car from Amazing Albany. more info https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/two-peoples-bay Thanks to Parks and Wildlife, Western Australia for permission to fly, music 'Dancin in the waves' by the talented Skander Music

Dylans On The Terrace we believe makes some of the best food in AlbanyOur top choices are the:Dylans steak burger with e...
15/09/2017

Dylans On The Terrace we believe makes some of the best food in Albany
Our top choices are the:
Dylans steak burger with extra bacon and egg ( dinner )
Chicken, Cheese and salad Ciabatta ( lunch )
Rhubarb pie and coffee ( any time )
Dylans is located at the bottom of York Street on Stirling Terrace

The Albany Heritage Park in Amazing Albany extends east of the city centre from Mt Clarence to Mt Adelaide and to the wa...
15/09/2017

The Albany Heritage Park in Amazing Albany extends east of the city centre from Mt Clarence to Mt Adelaide and to the waters edge of King George Sound. With a diverse range of flora and fauna, this 260 hectare park has many walking and bike riding trails that lead to beautiful vistas.

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Whale watching in the Great Southern
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Whale watching in Albany, Western Australia
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Whales in Albany

Dolphins at the Sandpatch
Dolphins at the Sandpatch

Little Beach
Little Beach

Tree Top Walk
Tree Top Walk

Stirling Range Wildflowers
Stirling Range Wildflowers

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Kangaroo feeding

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Princess Pool

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Princess Royal Forts

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Welcome to Albany and the south coast of Western Australia! We hope this page gives you some ideas of what there is to see and do in this amazing part of the world. Have a fantastic visit and travel safe, kind regards Chris Meuzelaar

PS We also have photos at https://instagram.com/lovemysouthcoastwa