Introducing Albany
Albany is a city of two tales: the stately, peeling old quarter and its rampant offspring to the north, a new, hectic sprawl of malls and fast food. Established shortly before Perth in 1826, the oldest European settlement in the state is now the bustling commercial centre of the southern region.
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This is a place that’s seen weather and the violence of whaling on its white beaches and rugged coastline. Whales are still a part of the Albany experience, but these days as seen through a camera lens rather than at the business end of a harpoon.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: South Western Australia
by chrisj 07 June 2011
Had a great time in WA & skipped Esperance & Kalgoorlie. Not because I didn't have enough time but the weather was bad in Albany & busses…
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RE: First time in Perth and Western Australia
by ianw6705 05 September 2009
Whale Watching - Google "whale watching Augusta or Albany"and you get a lot of links. Shopping Hours - Depends - but Busselton and Margar…
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RE: 3 weeks in Western Australia
by ianw6705 10 August 2009
Very good point - going clockwise via Albany first makes good sense. And if you did go as far as Kalgoorlie, you could [travel to Albany…
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