Extending from Esperance to Walpole, the Albany Coast is an area of pristine white sand beaches, coastal rock formations and quiet seaside villages. Experience kangaroos sunbaking on the beach at Cape Le Grand National Park, sand-boarding at Esperance, the beautiful Princess Royal Harbour in Albany and the Valley of the Giants inland from Walpole. Towns in this region include: Albany, Bremer Bay, Denmark, Esperance, Hopetoun and Esperance.
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Albany – Western Australia

Albany information and attractions

Located 409km south east of Perth on Princess Royal Harbour, Albany is a beautiful city with deep protected anchorage.
Previously established as a military outpost, Albany is today a large grain handling port and commercial centre.

Attractions and activities include boating, swimming and water skiing, fishing, horse riding and golf, tennis, wineries and bush walking. Explore Whale World, Princess Royal Fortress and Brig Amity, The Gap, The Natural Bride, The Blowholes and The Gorge in Torndirrup National Park, Albany Wind Farm, Bibbulmun Track and Misery Beach.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, apartments and cottages, holiday houses, holiday units and villas, chalets, guesthouses and B&Bs, backpackers, cabins and holiday parks.

Bremer Bay information and attractions

Located 515km south east of Perth at the mouth of the Bremer River, Bremer Bay is a great vantage point to view the southern right whales entering the bay to give birth July to November.
Previously established by the start of the telegraph station, Bremer Bay today is a quiet fishing village and popular holiday destination.

Attractions and activities include fishing, boating and diving, surfing whale watching and sand boarding, water skiing, 4WD and camping, kayaking, bushwalking and wildflowers. Explore Fitzgerald River National Park, sand dunes and Bremer Bay wind turbine.

Accommodation options for visitors include holiday units, B&Bs and lodges, hotels, tourist parks and cabins.

Denmark information and attractions

Located 414km south east of Perth at the mouth of the Denmark River, Denmark has beautiful rugged coastline and tranquil forests.
Previously established for its timber and timber mills, Denmark today relies on tourism, fishing and cattle and dairying.

Attractions and activities include boating, swimming and surfing, water skiing, canoeing and aqua bikes, horse riding, wineries and bush walking, rock climbing abseiling and mountain biking. Explore galleries, berry farms and Bartholomews Meadery, West Cape Howe National Park, Greens Pool in William Bay National Park and Pentland Alpaca Stud and Animal Farm.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, cottages and chalets, cabins, villas and lodges, guesthouses, caravan parks and B&Bs.

Esperance information and attractions

Located 721km south east of Perth on Esperance Bay, Esperance has beautiful whit sandy beaches and brilliant aquamarine and blue waters.
Previously established during the gold rush, Esperance is now an agricultural area and holiday resort.

Attractions and activities include surfing, swimming and boating, sailing, sand boarding, canoeing and wind surfing, horse riding, aqua bikes and cycle paths, fishing, diving and snorkelling, cruises, golf and tennis, dolphins, seals and sea-lions. Explore Cape Le Grande National Park, Esperance Aquarium and Telegraph farm, Historic Museum Village, Pink Lake and Westwind Windmills, Dalyup River Wines, Yabby Farm tours and helicopter tours, Recherche Archipelago, Monjingup Lake Reserve and Helms Arboretum.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, holiday units and apartments, villas, backpackers and B&Bs, cabins, guesthouses and holiday parks.

Hopetoun information and attractions

Located 585km south east of Perth, Hopetoun is the gateway to the Fitzgerald River National Park.
Previously established by sealers and then as a harbour for gold, Hopetoun today is a quiet seaside village with increasing tourism.

Attractions and activities include surfing, camping and fishing, boating, swimming and canoeing, dolphins, whales and seals, 4WD, bushwalking and wildflowers.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, chalets and cabins, hotels and caravan parks.

Walpole information and attractions

Located 423km south of Perth on the Nornalup Inlet, Walpole is an attractive town surrounded by karri and red tingle forests.
Previously established during the depression by a land settlement scheme, Walpole’s main industries are beef and dairy cattle, fishing and tourism.

Attractions and activities include canoeing, swimming and fishing, water skiing, sailing and boating. Explore Mount Frankland, the Frankland River, the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk and the Ancient Empire, Knoll Scenic Drive, Circular pool and Fernhook Falls, Mandalay Beach, Peaceful Bay and Broke Inlet.

Accommodation options for visitors include motels, chalets and villas, B&Bs, cottages and houseboats, holiday parks, cabins and retreats.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Albany (08 9841 9290) for more information on the Albany Coast, WA.