Albany’s Historic Whaling Station Attractions & Things to do

Take in the 360 degree views of the coastline from the summit of Stony Hill in the Torndirrup National Park.  From here, amidst the pristine bushland, it is possible to see the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean and the rugged coastlines that early explorers first encountered as they rounded the peninsula for the sheltered waters of Princess Royal Harbour.  Get closer to the edge! At The Gap, feel the power of the wind and water from the masterfully crafted, protected walkway.  See the pounding waves as they thrash the granite walls and surge into the spaces below. Exhilarating! Travel on, and complete your journey and exploration of the impressive coastline with some delectable afternoon tea.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Spend a day exploring the world’s only complete whaling station tourism attraction and gain fascinating insight into Albany’s colorful past. Follow informative trails to learn the stories of the men and women whose livelihood depended on Australia’s whaling industry. There are a variety of activities to experience and see such as short films within the converted whale oil tanks, a giant blue whale skeleton display, precious scrimshaw art, and a world-renowned marine animal art collection. You may even climb aboard the Cheynes IV, the world’s only preserved Whalechaser ship. Afterwards, relax in a café overlooking one of Albany’s most picturesque bays and enjoy free BBQ facilities in a beautiful Regional Wildflower Garden.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

See the best of southern Western Australia on a four-day excursion that takes in all the coastal highlights south of Perth as well as the south-coast city of Albany. You’ll also visit the Margaret River region’s three main townships, Busselton, Pemberton and Margaret River; walk above forests of towering karri trees at the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk; and take a lunch cruise on Nornalup Inlet.
Duration: 4 days.

Enjoy the 30min journey out of the city centre of Albany to the Torndirrup National Park. Stop in at Misery Beach, which has a story connected to whaling in the past. Then, enter into Albany's Historic Whaling Station, the only station open to the public in the world. See Australia’s south coast whaling story come to life.  Climb aboard a famous whale chaser to experience life on board an actual whaling ship, and learn from movies, photos, and artifact galleries.  You will marvel at the enormous whale skeletons on display. Relax with morning tea/coffee and cake overlooking the ocean. Your 30min journey back to Albany, curves around Princess Royal Harbour to where you started.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Fly from Perth to Australia’s Southwest, with views of gorgeous beaches and country Australia. After the flight, a coastal drive to the ancient and spiritual tingle forests leads you to the Tree Top Walk, where you can walk among the giants in the treetops. The tour then extends to Denmark, a tranquil country town with stunning white beaches and turquoise waters. Here, you’ll also visit the gorgeous and unique “Elephant Rocks”, a collection of massive rocks littering a secluded beach.Take some time out to relax and enjoy a meal, before we drive you to Albany. Here, you’ll see a page from Australia’s history books at the Old Whaling Station; where a major industry thrived for many years. Afterwards, visit the awe inspiring ‘Gap’ and ‘Natural Bridge’ which tell a story thousands of years in the making. These epic geological structures stand at the border of land and sea, showing off the raw power of the Southern Ocean. From July to October, whales can be seen off the coast.
Duration: 11 hours.