Top Albany Outdoor Activities

Sail around the sheltered waters of Oyster Harbour and the Kalgan River on this half-day scenic cruise aboard a glass-bottom vessel. Learn about the area’s history and wildlife and find out why Albany is home to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Spot wildlife such as hawks, eagles, pelicans, and kangaroos.

Torndirrup's coastal sights are scattered along a rugged stretch south of Albany, across Princess Royal Harbour, and awkward to link on your own. Head out on a half-day tour with the route handled, taking in the ocean views from the summit of Stony Hill and the native bushland along the way. See the Gap and the Natural Bridge, where the waves break against the granite walls.

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.

The Granite Skywalk at Porongurup rewards you with Southern Ocean views, but reaching it means a moderate walk and a scramble that's easier with a guide who knows the route. Head out from Albany with the driving and trail sorted, tackling the 2.6-mile (4.2-kilometer) climb to Castle Rock over rocks and up an enclosed ladder to the skywalk. Finish with a stop at a local winery for Western Australia's regional food and wine.