Top Albany Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

Head to Torndirrup National Park, just south of Albany across Princess Royal Harbour, on this half-day tour that features some of the natural attractions of Western Australia's southern coast. You'll have the chance to take in a 360-degree view of the ocean and rugged shoreline from the summit of Stony Hill, admire native bush scenery, and see the Gap and Natural Bridge, where waves crash against granite walls.

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.

Discover Porongurup National Park on this guided tour from Albany. Once there, head to Castle Rock, which involves a 2.6-mile (4.2-kilometer) walk that requires a moderate level of fitness. To reach the summit, scramble over rocks and climb an enclosed ladder to the Granite Skywalk to catch the Southern Ocean views. Reward yourself with a stop at a local winery and enjoy the regional foods and wine of Western Australia.

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.

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.

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.