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Icons of Albany in a day
Tour
About
Immersion in history and landscape – the icons of Albany! Only have a day in Albany? Then this is the must do experience to get you to the best locations!
Albany Tours' courtesy pick-up at 9am. Travel the Flinders Peninsula to Albany's Historic Whaling Station. A FULLY GUIDED tour into the story of the whaling industry, its importance to the economy of the emerging town and value of whale watching today. See whale skeletons and climb on board a whale chaser.
Lunch at Whaler's Galley Café overlooking King George Sound.
At The Gap & Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park, experience the exhilarating force of the Southern Ocean as it heaves itself against the granite chasm.
Visit the National Anzac Centre in the Historic Precinct at The Princess Royal Forts on Mt Adelaide. This interactive commemoration of the historic battle at Gallipoli is a moving experience. Then travel to the spectacular views at Padre White Lookout and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial on Mt Clarence.
Inclusions • Courtesy pick-up • Full Day fully guided tour & commentary • Entry Albany's Historic Whaling Station • Lunch at Whalers Galley Cafe • Entry Torndirrup National Park • Entry National ANZAC Centre
What's Available
11 featuresLand - Motorised
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Albany's History and Highlights
The history of Albany and the Great Southern is revealed in stories on this tour. From the Albany Visitor Centre travel along Marine Drive with a view of King George Sound, to the National ANZAC Centre. The interactive displays will take you on an intimate journey of a participant in the war. Travel the Avenue of Honour, which leads to the Memorial of the Desert Mounted Corps and Padre White Lookout. Take in the view that the departing ANZAC Troops had before they sailed onwards to war, for some of them, the last vision of their homeland. See Breaksea and Michaelmus Islands, and the lighthouse. Journeying into the city centre, past the oldest farm in Western Australia and visit one of the earliest homes in Western Australia at Patrick Taylor Cottage. The tour includes morning tea/coffee and scones, jam and cream. We're a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests have to say: "Three of my family did your Albany History Highlights tour today. lt was excellent. Thank you very much, a wide range of ages suited to all. Joy was a wonderful tour guide." 5 stars Maxine April 2025.
Tasting Delicious Denmark Western Australia
This is more than just a food and wine tour! Take in the cathedral of towering karri trees as you travel through lush bushland to hidden venues. Start with wine tasting at the renowned cellar door of The Lake House Denmark. Flavour sensations are explored at Duckett's Mill where an array of cheeses, cured meats, and condiments is presented in a mouth-watering shared platter lunch. Wines are available for tasting and purchase. At Rockcliffe Wines cellar door taste their extensive range of wine. Honey, the work of bees is savoured at Bartholomew's Meadery, where you'll also have a dessert of ice cream. Then visit a chocolatier to take home a treat with which to reminisce. Albany Tours visits the Great Southern Wine Appellation where you'll step up to the tasting bench ahead of others. We're a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests have to say: "Michelle, our tour guide was amazing. Had a great time exploring beautiful Denmark and the wineries along with it. Would definitely recommend this tour:)" 5 stars Eloise April 2024.
Twilight Hike and Bush tucker
Experience the magic of twilight. A unique twilight hike from Whalers Cove to Uredale Point in Albany Western Australia. Hike through flourishing bushland, on a nature trail, across the beach and over granite rocks. Arrive to a spectacular vantage point when the sky is bathed in the soft hues of twilight. Relax in tranquility with nourishing bush food picnic, as the sun sets. Retrace your steps with headtorch on and observe the stars in the dark sky. Feel the fresh evening air and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Albany coastline. This tour is not just a walk; it's an exclusive, adventurous, and truly worthwhile journey; memorable. Day departures during the wildflower season Sept-Oct. Departs at 10am. The tour includes: welcome non-alcoholic bubbles, picnic box curated with local bush-inspired produce from local baker BredCo, hiking guide with commentary of flora in this World Heritage Listed biodoversity hotspot, landscape of the coast and mountains, cultural recognition of the Menang use of the land, settlement story. And then, when the sun settles a spectacle in the dark sky of starlight as you adventure back along the beach. The tour finishes with a hot drink and a sweet treat.
Mt Barker Grape Escape
Taste outstanding wines from four award-winning wineries of the Mount Barker region. The grapes are grown in a cool temperate climate. Meander the back roads to four cellar doors. Meet the owners and growers of grapes in quiet, unhurried, boutique settings; the best opportunity for conversation. An authentic experience of wine growing in diverse soil types and climates that contribute to exceptional Rieslings and Shiraz in the Great Southern Wine Appellation. The Albany Tours tour guide will take care of the skipper duties whilst you take pleasure in tastings. Enjoy a luscious lunch platter of local produce. Sit back and relax! We're a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests say: "Had a great winery tour in Albany on the Mt Barker Grape Escape Tour. Visited 4 wineries during the day with lunch provided on one. Each winery was unique in their own way and provided a great tasting experience with 7-8 tastings at each. What an experience! Our driver/guide, Susan, did a great job with explaining the history of the region and keeping us all track. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Albany." 5 stars Sharon Jan 2025.
The Gap and Natural Wonders
Experience the wonder of the outdoors in the great expanses and granite rocks of the Torndirrup National Park. Your tour begins curving around Princess Royal Harbour with a view of King George Sound and the Southern Ocean beyond. Be delighted by the wildflower displays of the native vegetation in the National Park. Enjoy the pristine marine environment of the southern Australian coastline seen in magnificent splendour on the journey through the Torndirrup National Park. Visit Stony Hill for excellent views of the area. See the calm swimming beach of Frenchman Bay, and swing by the Historic Whaling Station for refreshments. Take in the vista of the powerful ocean as it heaves itself against the granite walls and feel the exhilarating force at the Gap. Simply breathtaking. We're a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests say: "Tim (our guide) was extremely knowledgeable, very entertaining and very informative. The Gap and Natural Bridge are both stunning and worth seeing whatever the weather!! 5 stars Ian Feb 2025.
Granite Skywalk Porongurups
The Granite Skywalk Porongurups tour is for those who like the outdoors and have moderate fitness for walking and climbing. The highlights of this tour are the new Granite Skywalk on Castle Rock and a delicious lunch at a Plantagenet Winery. Discover the spectacular scenery and wines of the Porongurups and Mount Barker regions. Reaching the spectacular views at the summit requires a final short scramble over granite rocks and a climb up an enclosed ladder to the Granite Skywalk. We're a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests say: "A great hike with an excellent guide. Such a beautiful view on the top of the mountain. Bring plenty of water as it is up hill for 2 k's. Very well engineered skywalk. You need some fitness to make it all the way to the top. From there, your guide will show you spectacular views and entertain you with intriguing stories of the area, from the traditional Noongar owners to the European settlers. Learn why the area produces award-winning wines and local produce and sample the best of both." 5 stars David June 2024.
Albany's Whale Story
Understand Albany's whaling history and contemporary whale watching. The tour begins at the Albany Visitor Centre with a journey around Princess Royal Harbour, King George Sound, the Southern Ocean and beyond. Albany's role as the last station in operation in Australia's whaling story comes to life at Albany's Historic Whaling Station - the only experience like it in the world! Highlights include a scenic drive through the Torndirrup National Park, a guided tour through Albany's Historic Whaling Station The tour provides a reflection on the significance of whale hunting in the past and recognition of the value of whale watching today. We're a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests say: "An excellent tour. We were given a lot of information on the drive out to the Whaling station. I went mainly to see the excellent Scrimshaw work done by Gray Tonkin engraved on the 4 metre Sperm Whale jawbone plus on teeth from a Sperm whale. This whaling station has a grim history with so many whales slaughtered - interesting history. They also had the skeleton of a Humpback whale showing its baleen." 5 stars Fay November 2024.
Walk Albany: an insider's view
Get an insider's view of the events, food and wine, attractions, and icons; topped up with fun facts. In just 90 minutes, get up-to-date knowledge. Find a local at the Albany Visitor Centre. Walk next door to Alison Hartman Gardens and learn about the Menang Noongar and their place. Gently stroll downhill and peer into alleys, upwards to the facades of historic buildings and down to the harbour lights. Hear the latest gossip on what's on, where to eat and drink, how to get to the 'must-see' locations and Instagrammable sites. Get navigational insight that only a local can know. Set the tone and timing of your days in Albany and the region. You've just arrived and set your bags down in your accommodation. Now you're hungry, want to stretch your legs and keen to plan your exploration of Albany and surrounds. Google's great, but a local's better! We're a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests say: "I've had my blinkers on for years! It was fascinating to find those hidden treasures and to hear the story about them. We ALL thoroughly enjoyed ourselves." 5 stars Elizabeth.
Where you'll be
221 York Street
Albany, Western Australia Western Australia 6330