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Albany

On the traditional lands of the Minang Noongar and Wagyl Kaip peoples, Albany is the oldest European settlement in the state; it was settled in 1826, shortly before Perth. Albany is now the bustling commercial centre of the southern region, and is a mixed bag comprising a stately and genteel decaying colonial quarter, a waterfront in the midst of sophisticated redevelopment and a hectic sprawl of malls and fast-food joints. Less ambivalent is its spectacular coastline, from Torndirrup National Park's surf-pummelled cliffs to Middleton Beach's white sands and the calm waters of King George Sound.

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    National Anzac Centre

    Albany

    Opened for Albany's Anzac centenary commemorations in late 2014, this superb museum remembers the men and women who left by convoy from Albany to fight in…

  • Museum of the Great Southern

    Museum of the Great Southern

    Albany

    Encompassing the Eclipse building, the Residency Museum and Brig Amity, this regional museum is a terrific introduction to Albany's history. The Eclipse…

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    Montgomery's Hill

    Albany

    Run by the third generation of the Montgomery family, this vineyard particularly excels when it comes to cabernet sauvignon and shiraz. The unwooded…

  • Oranje Tractor

    Oranje Tractor

    Albany

    Small organic winery focusing on riesling and sauvignon blanc as well as sparkling takes on both and decent pinot noir, shiraz and rose. Informal tours…

  • Albany Heritage Park

    Albany Heritage Park

    Albany

    Inaugurated in 2014, the Albany Heritage Park incorporates the National Anzac Centre, Princess Royal Fortress, Padre White Lookout, Desert Mounted Corps…

  • Wignalls Wines

    Wignalls Wines

    Albany

    Family-run winery and one of the earliest producers of pinot noir in the region. Also award-winning sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, cabernet merlot blends…

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    Princess Royal Fortress

    Albany

    As a strategic port, Albany was historically regarded as being vulnerable to attack. Built in 1893 on Mt Adelaide, this fort was initially constructed as…

  • Desert Mounted Corps Memorial

    Desert Mounted Corps Memorial

    Albany

    Memorial to WWI soldiers who fought at the Nek in the Gallipoli campaign of 1915. The memorial was originally erected in Port Said, Egypt. However, it was…

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