Albany - Western Australia

ALBANY
WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Settled in 1826 by Major Edmund Lockyer and some 52 convicts and their guards, Albany is the oldest european settlement in Western Australia and briefly became the major coaling port for steamers returning to Britain.
After the establishment of a new port at Fremantle Harbour, just south of Perth, which took on the coaling duties Albany's major commercial activities centred on the Whaling Industry and a major whaling station was set up at Frenchman Bay.
This station was used to hunt and process whales right up until 1978 when the station ceased all whaling operations for good. A whale museum was built on the site where visitors can gain an understanding of these magnificent creatures and the brave men who hunted them.
Today Albany is a thriving town and a great tourist destination for lovers of sea air and great local foods and wines. All accommodation options are catered for and visitors have a range of recreation options from fishing and golf and other sporting pursuits to just relaxing and watching the world go by from the pristine harbour.
From August until October Albany is host to the migration of Southern Wright and Humpback Whales attracting whale watchers in their thousands from all over Australia and the World.

PLACES OF INTEREST:

Albany Convict Gaol Museum

Albury Marron farm

Amity Replica

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INFORMATION CENTRE:
Albany Information Centre
Old Railway Station, Proudlove Pde. Albany WA 6330
Ph: 08 9841 1088. Toll Free: 1800 644 088

HOW TO GET THERE:
Albany is at the start of the Great Australian Bight, south-east of Perth via the Albany Hwy, and on the South Coast Hwy. Daily flights operate from Perth and the trans-continental train goes to Perth, from where you can take a coach the approximately 375 kilometres to Albany.

Skywest Airlines: 08 9478 9999