Top Albany Nature and Wildlife 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.

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.

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.