Must see attractions in Albany

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    National Anzac Centre

    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…

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    Museum of the Great Southern

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

  • Montgomery's Hill

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

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    Oranje Tractor

    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…

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    Albany Heritage Park

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

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    Wignalls Wines

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

  • Princess Royal Fortress

    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…

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    Desert Mounted Corps Memorial

    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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    Brig Amity

    This full-scale replica of the brig that carried Albany's first British settlers from Sydney in 1826 was completed for the city's 150th anniversary. You…

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    Great Southern Distillery

    Limeburners single malt whisky is the star at this waterfront distillery, but brandy, gin, absinthe and grappe also feature. Tours daily – check the…

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    Albany Residency Museum

    Part of the Museum of the Great Southern, and built in the 1850s as the home of the resident magistrate, the museum has displays telling seafaring stories…

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    Mt Clarence

    There are fine views over the coast and inland from Mt Clarence, which sits atop the Albany Heritage Park. On top of Mt Clarence is the Desert Mounted…

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    Old Gaol

    The 1851 Old Gaol was originally a hiring depot for ticket-of-leave convicts, and a civil gaol from 1872. Experience the 'black hole' isolation cell,…

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    Old Farm at Strawberry Hill

    National Trust–owned Strawberry Hill is one of the oldest farms in WA, established in 1827 as the town's government farm. The homestead (1836) features…

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    Patrick Taylor Cottage

    Believed to be the oldest colonial dwelling in WA, this 1832 wattle-and-daub cottage is packed with antiques, freaky mannequins and displays on its former…

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    Courthouse

    This granite and red-brick building (1898) is part of Albany's historical precinct.