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The town of Albany in WA, sits on a beautiful coastline but holds a secret history of whaling. During this half-day Albany Whale Story Tour, you’ll travel along Princess Royal Harbour to see breathtaking views of King George Sound before stopping at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station at Discovery Bay. Step inside a whaling ship and confront a tragic whaling history and industry during interactive exhibits and movies that tell the tales of the past. 

Spend some time strolling through the exhibits and be blown away by the giant whale skeletons on display. There will be time to relax with tea/coffee and cake overlooking King George Sound. Your tour guide will take the scenic drive home through Tornidirrup National Park where the crystal clear seas pound the West Australian coastline.

Albany's Historic Whale Story Tour

Albany in Western Australia is rich in colonial history and national heritage. Join this half-day tour of Albany and you’ll unearth the touching stories of fallen soldiers from WWI at the ANZAC Centre and visit some of the landmarks from the early colonial years. The ANZAC Centre overlooks the harbour where thousands of men and women departed Australia and sadly, many never returned. 

Pay tribute to Australia’s military history and then join a scenic tour to Mt Adelaide and Middleton Beach to appreciate the views and a cuppa tea and scones before a quick visit to Patrick Taylor Cottage Museum, one of the oldest residences in Western Australia. The 4 hour tour departs Albany at 9am and 1.30pm and is a fantastic way to learn about the history of Albany.

Albany History and Highlights Tour

Departing, Albany, lace up the hiking boots and head out on a half day bushwalking tour to the Granite Skywalk in Porongurup National Park. The granite range is just 45 minutes from Albany and the 4.2km walk leads you to the summit where the suspended walk sits on Castle Rock with views of gorgeous farmland, Mt Gardner and the Stirling Range as far as the eye can see. Accompanied by a tour guide, you'll learn about the history of the area and Traditional Owners of the land. Keep your eye out for orchids and some of the 78 bird species that are found on this walk. After the bushwalk, a delicious lunch is served at the Ironwood Estate Winery. 

The Granite Skywalk Porongurps tour is available from Albany at 9am. Get out and explore the great outdoors on this Western Australian adventure. Bookings are available now.

Porongurup National Park and Granite Skywalk Tour including Winery Lunch

Indulge the taste buds on this Albany half day tour of the Great Southern Food Trail. Home to award winning wineries, distillers and producers of fine cheese and delicacies, Albany is a delight for the food and wine lover. Among some of the stops you'll visit are the Limeburners Great Southern Distillery- distiller of the year for 2019 for a private tour and tastings. Good wine and whisky must also be accompanied by superb food and this tour grants that wish with a stop at The Lake House Denmark for a delicious lunch before returning back to Albany.

Tastes of the Great Southern Food and Wine Tour

Wine lovers should not look past this full day tour to the Mt Barker Wineries in the Great Southern Region. Departing from Albany, the tastebuds will be delighted with a visit to 4 wineries throughout the day with private tours of the winery, a shared platter lunch and delicious food tastings all day long. Gilbert Wines is the first stop on the wine tasting tour. Taste Riesling, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cav Sauvignon. At Plantagenet Wines, its time for a back of house cellar door experience and shared platter lunch. 

The afternoon is dedicated to more delicious wine samples at Galafrey Wines and West Cape Howe. No need to worry about a designated driver, you are in the capable hands of your tour guide here who will take you to the best wineries in the Great Southern Region.

Mt Barker Grape Escape Tour

Want to learn more about Australia's war history? Spend the day at Western Australia's award winning <strong> National Anzac Centre </strong> and hear the stories as told by the ANZAC's that served for Australia. This museum focuses on the human connection to war with interactive multimedia, technology and historical artefacts paying tribute to those that went to war. The museum is located in the Albert Port which was the departure point for thousands of men and women who farewelled Australia and headed off to war. The location overlooks the King George Sound and is also on the grounds of the Princess Royal Fortress. With entry to this museum, you are free to wander the grounds viewing all the exhibits and explore the barracks and gun defences of the Princess Royal Fortress. 

The interactive museum is developed by the Western Australia Museum and the Australian War Memorial through interactive displays that share the personal stories of the ANZAC's. The centre is open Tuesday-Sunday 9.00am-5.00pm (last entry 4.00pm – Closed Christmas Day). To purchase tickets to the National Anzac Centre, book your tickets online here!

The National Anzac Centre Admission

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