Albany Tours

Lovers of good food and drink won't want to miss this full-day tour of Mt. Barker region. Enjoy the views as you tour vineyards located in a cool climate beside national parks. Don't worry about who is going to be the designated driver as you'll be driven to several top-notch wineries in a comfortable vehicle. Wine tastings and lunch (consisting of a shared platter) are included.

Discover the National ANZAC Centre and Heritage Park on this guided half-day tour in Albany. Wander through the city’s historic area and the 260-hectare parkland reserve, including stops at Middleton Beach, Mount Clarence, and the Padre White Lookout. At the National ANZAC Centre, learn about Albany’s role as part of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). The tour also includes a visit to Patrick Taylor Cottage, Albany Convict Gaol, and the Brig Amity.

Head to Torndirrup National Park, just south of Albany across Princess Royal Harbour, on this tour that features some of the natural attractions of Western Australia's southern coast. You'll have the chance to take in a 360-degree view of the ocean and rugged shoreline from the summit of Stony Hill, admire native bush scenery, and see the Gap and Natural Bridge, where waves crash against granite walls.

The only place to see killer whales in Australia, the Bremer Canyon is an easy day trip from Albany. This full-day adventure takes you out to the Bremer Bay Marina where you’ll hop on an expedition boat out to see the orcas in the wild. Guided commentary is provided on both your bus transfers and the boat, along with morning and afternoon tea, a buffet lunch, and refreshments.

Visit Albany's Historic Whaling Station to learn about a piece of Australian history through activities, short films, and other exhibits. You can take one of the 40-minute guided tours, if you wish, or follow trails that tell stories of the whaling industry. Stand inside converted whale-oil tanks, marvel at the skeleton of a blue whale, see marine animal art, and climb aboard the Cheynes IV ship.

Plan your trip ahead of time with an admission ticket to the National Anzac Centre. Learn about Albany's involvement in World War I through historical artifacts, interactive technology, and multimedia. Each visitor can assume the identity of a service man or woman and trace their journey through the Great War in an immersive learning experience. Entry ticket is valid any time during opening hours; access to all buildings within the Princess Royal fortress included.

Discover Porongurup National Park on this guided tour from Albany. Once there, head to Castle Rock, which involves a 2.6-mile (4.2-kilometer) walk that requires a moderate level of fitness. To reach the summit, scramble over rocks and climb an enclosed ladder to the Granite Skywalk to catch the Southern Ocean views. Reward yourself with a stop at the Plantagenet Winery and enjoy the local foods and wine of Western Australia.

Taste a lot more than wine on this full-day tasting tour of Denmark, Western Australia’s creative, coastal hamlet. The range of local food products on the tasting menu set this tour apart—there’s everything from desserts to wine to cheeses. Plus, your tour includes whiskey tastings and lunch at a local restaurant.

This half-day scenic wildlife cruise takes you from Albany to Green Island—a pelican-breeding ground that was once WA’s first vegetable garden—and across the Kalgan River, where you’ll swap your boat for a motorized wagon to go kangaroo-spotting. Offering a fun Albany-style take on a wildlife safari, you’ll also learn all about the history and wildlife of the region with an entertaining commentary from your guide.

Explore Albany’s historic whaling station, Discovery Bay, on this guided half-day tour. Head out to Discovery Bay where you’ll learn about Australia’s whaling history: climb aboard a whale chaser, view artifact galleries, and see enormous whale skeletons. On the trip back, travel through the native bushland of Torndirrup National Park and visit the Gap and the Natural Bridge.