Top Albany Outdoor Activities

Sail around the sheltered waters of Oyster Harbour and the Kalgan River on this half-day scenic cruise aboard a glass-bottom vessel. Learn about the area’s history and wildlife and find out why Albany is home to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). Spot wildlife such as hawks, eagles, pelicans, and kangaroos.

The Bremer Canyon is the only place in Australia where tourists can experience large pods of killer whales, who are active in only one location. Sit back and relax as we do the driving on this marine experience like no other, aboard an expedition vessel to view Australia’s largest collection of marine creatures, including killer whales, feeding together at the Bremer Canyon from January to April every year. This full-day shared tour includes food and drink, as well as transportation to and from your accommodation in Albany.

Enjoy a fully guided Segway tour through the scenic 260 hectare Albany Heritage Park: Home to the National Anzac Centre. After been trained to ride your Segway you'll get to experience this unique machines abilities. Segways are a great way to visit a number of the Park's many highlights, while learning some of its rich history. Take in the amazing coastal views as you ride to various lookouts and cruse down Mt Clarence along native bush tracks.

Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no open sea. We cross to Green Island which was Western Australia’s first vegetable garden and is now home to one of only four Pelican breeding grounds in Western Australia. Then cross Oyster Harbour to the Kalgan River. Seen regularly are Pelicans Eagles Hawks and a wide range of other bird life. Stopping on the banks of the river we get into a motorised wagon where we get up close and personal to Kangaroos in the wild. You are served Tea Coffee and a hot savoury Damper while listing to a live and humorous commentary. Returning across the harbour to the boat pens at 1pm. Oh yes did I mention it’s FUN?

Discover Porongurup National Park on this guided tour from Albany. Once there, head to Castle Rock, which involves a 2.6-mile (4.2-kilometer) walk that requires a moderate level of fitness. To reach the summit, scramble over rocks and climb an enclosed ladder to the Granite Skywalk to catch the Southern Ocean views. Reward yourself with a stop at the Plantagenet Winery and enjoy the local foods and wine of Western Australia.

Head to Torndirrup National Park, just south of Albany across Princess Royal Harbour, on this tour that features some of the natural attractions of Western Australia's southern coast. You'll have the chance to take in a 360-degree view of the ocean and rugged shoreline from the summit of Stony Hill, admire native bush scenery, and see the Gap and Natural Bridge, where waves crash against granite walls.

Explore Albany’s historic whaling station, Discovery Bay, on this guided half-day tour. Head out to Discovery Bay where you’ll learn about Australia’s whaling history: climb aboard a whale chaser, view artifact galleries, and see enormous whale skeletons. On the trip back, travel through the native bushland of Torndirrup National Park and visit the Gap and the Natural Bridge.

Visit Torndirrup National Park, enjoy morning/afternoon tea with cake, and get guided commentary during your experience.