Top Albany Historical Tours

Visit Albany's Historic Whaling Station to learn about a piece of Australian history through activities, short films, and other exhibits. Stand inside converted whale-oil tanks, marvel at the skeleton of a blue whale, admire marine animal art and a collection of precious scrimshaw art, explore exhibits of whaling artifacts, and climb aboard the *Cheynes IV*, the only preserved whale chaser ship in the world.

This self-guided driving tour explores the 45,000-year history of Kinjarling on Menang Noongar land. Starting at Middleton Beach, the 50-kilometer route follows the legacy of George Vancouver and Major Edmund Lockyer. Tour Highlights: Mount Clarence: Visit the ANZAC memorial and Desert Mounted Corps tribute. Brig Amity: Explore a scale replica of the 1826 colony ship. Albany Wind Farm: See 18 massive turbines at The Sandpatch. The Gap & Natural Bridge: Witness spectacular granite formations and powerful waves. Historic Whaling Station: Discover Australia’s whaling history at the tour's end.

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.