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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.

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.

Lovers of good food and drink won't want to miss this full-day tour of Mt. Barker region. Enjoy the views as you tour vineyards located in a cool climate beside national parks. Don't worry about who is going to be the designated driver as you'll be driven to several top-notch wineries in a comfortable vehicle. Wine tastings and lunch (consisting of a shared platter) are included.

Taste a lot more than wine on this full-day tasting tour of Denmark, Western Australia’s creative, coastal hamlet. The range of local food products on the tasting menu set this tour apart—there’s everything from desserts to wine to cheeses. Plus, your tour includes a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.

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.

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.

Explore Albany at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour. Using your own smartphone or mp3 device, follow the downloaded map to see historical and cultural attractions such as the Convict Gaol and Museum, ANZAC Peace Park, and Foundation Park.