Top Albany Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.