Things to do in Albany- WA

Things to do in and around Albany

This guide has been compile to give you some ideas of what to do around Albany. Whilst all care has been taken to ensure the information is correct the Hotel Home can not be held responsible for any mistakes but we have tried to give you the free or low cost options rather than organised tours. Whilst we do recommend many of the wonderful tours available to you, we know that you would probably also like to find your own way around, so here are a few options:

Albany

National Parks

National parks in the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges provide many bushwalking and climbing opportunities, as well as being a stunning backdrop for the many types of wildflowers that call the Great Southern home.

Coastline and Beaches

With the Great Southern having so many hidden beauties in its wide rugged coastline to explore- we can guarantee you haven't seen them all.

Surfing

With the Great Southern featured many times in popular surfing magazines, many people from far and wide come to visit our shores. There's almost always somewhere to surf with all the different parts of the coast facing nearly all the directions of the wind.

Fishing

Whether it’s boating or beach, saltwater or fresh, the Albany coastline features some of the most diverse fishing in our state. For the insider knowledge on all the spots in Albany, go to our article Where to fish near Albany WA, or to get all the gear you need go to our Boating, Camping & Caravaning section. For those that want to leave all the decisions and equipment details to the professionals- climb aboard one of Albany’s fishing charters.

Diving

Come and join the many people travelling from far and wide to sample Albany’s picturesque and diverse diving locations. With dive wrecks, canyons, coves and boulders to explore, you can find somewhere to dive with almost any experience level and weather conditions. Visit the article Diving in Albany WA for specific locations, or if you want to leave things up to the experts visit our Diving Category.

Windsurfing

Come give windsurfing a go, with conditions in the area providing some excellent flat-water sailing, chop-jumping, and car chasing if you’re up for it!

Whale-Watching

Albany is renowned for the Humpback and Southern Right whales that grace our shores to calve from June to October each year. If you would like to get up close and personal with these Antarctic visitors, visit our whale watching cruises directory, or click here for more information on the whales & seals that visit our south coast.

Wineries

The Great Southern Wine Region has many uniquely regional and distinctive wines. with around 48 cellar doors offering a fantastic wine experience, why not make a day of visitng as many as you can? Details on the different wineries can be found in our wineries directory (one in our business directory and another under visitor services) Or if you want to leave all the driving and decisions to the experts, Wine Tours are readily available.

Beaches

There are plenty of family friendly beaches around the Great Southern coastline. Middleton Beach, Frenchman Bay and Emu Point have barbeques, playground, toilets and changing facilities. Other good beaches to visit include Little Beach, Gull Rock, Fisheries Beach and Goode Beach.

Bushwalking

The National Parks in the Great Southern provide a wide range of Bushwalking tracks for all types of walking ability. We also have the Bibbulmun Track winding its way through the region. Take a camera and see how many different types of wildflowers, birds and other native creatures you can find. Click on the links for more about National Parks, wildflowers and birds.

Canoeing/ Paddleboats

During summer at Emu Point and you will find canoes and paddleboats, its such a great family friendly beach and a playing in boats is a great activity the whole family can enjoy.

Cycling

With Albany's many beautiful cycle paths, especially the Middleton Beach boardwalk and from Emu Point to Middleton Beach as well as along the foreshore along Frenchman Bay Road. Ride your own bike or hire a bike and take time out to explore them all is a cheap, fun day out.

Fishing

Fishing can be enjoyed by everyone, with a great range of accessible fishing spots all around the Great Southern. For the insider knowledge on all the spots in Albany, go to our article Where to fish near Albany WA, or to get all the gear you need go to our Boating, Camping & Caravaning section.

Leisure and Aquatic Centre

The Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre has many a thing for kids to do. With a leisure pool with beach entry, rapid river ride, in-pool spa, 25m pool, tot's pool with interactive toys, spa & steam room, pool-side cafe, gymnasium, aerobics room and child minding facilities; everyone's happy.

Library

At the Albany Public Library everyone is welcome to come and borrow books, DVDs, videos, magazines, jigsaw puzzles and the like. Various programs are conducted during school holidays including crafts and story time. Contact the library direct for more information. Visitors card available

Museums and other Historic Places to explore

The Princess Royal Fortress boasts restored shore batteries, armories, barracks, the 10th Light Horse display, trails and a collection of naval guns and torpedoes. The fortess is also home to the SE Asia Memorial, US Submariners Memorial and Merchant Navy Memorial. There's a BBQ area and playground perfect for families. Kids can climb aboard The Brig Amity. It is an exact replica of the original vessel which brought the first settlers to Albany. For a gold coin donation, both above and below deck can be explored.

Parks and National Parks

Albany has a great choice in parks and beaches with playgrounds in some very attractive surroundings for both kids and parents. You can bring a picnic, or pack and bbq, some even have a cafe close by.

Sandboarding

Cheynes Beach and Nanarup are good places to give Sandboarding a go if the kids are game. Before long you'll see the parents joining in too! Sandboards can be hired through Albany Bicycle Hire.

Skateboarding

Skate Parks in Albany:

Sanford Rd (all ages/abilities)

Features: tight configuration of bowls, spine, quarter pipes, hips or rails.

There is also a small section for the beginners.

The Snake Run, Corner of Hare St & Hay St (intermediate/ advanced)

Features: fast runs wtih vertical walls and hip. Reputedly the oldest park in the world still in use.

Mill Park, Little Grove,(juniors and seniors)

Features: small bowl with flat banks, grind rail and grind box. Surrounded by park area with swings for the younger ones.

Lake Weerlara, Parker St, Lockyer (beginners)

Features: small bowl. Right next door is a climbing frame/ playground for the littlies

Snorkelling

Fisheries and Nanarup beaches provides the opportunity for the kids to explore the world underwater and be exposed to many different types of fish and sealife. For where to go, see Coastline and Beaches

Surfing/ Body Boarding

If the kids want to try their hand at body boarding, fun waves can be found at Middleton Beach, Nanarup, and Ocean Beach in Denmark. Muttonbird beach is also good, but parents should be warned that when the swell is large waves can get a bit too big for the young ones. Learn to Surf in Summer.

WA Museum Albany

An interactive museum where kids can explore the Aboriginal heritage of the area or look at how things like the Gap were formed. School holiday programs are also often run at the museum.

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