The 9 Best Things to do Adventurous in Albany, Western Australia

Boat Tours - Sail and powered. Its not what you see when you are out on the water, it's what you feel during the experience...At Albany Whale Tours, we care about your needs and that your voyage with us is an experience that you will remember forever, whether you are on Sail-A-Way, our motor sailing catamaran or on Waverider, our high-powered rigid inflatable boat. Ocean and sheltered water tours focusing on wilderness, wildlife, natural and cultural history of this ancient and fascinating land and sea scape. We even run delightful Twilight Sunset Cruises on our motor sailing catamaran.

Come sailing with us on the beautiful bays in Albany. We may even see some whales! Southern Ocean Sailing sets sail every day (subject to weather conditions) to destinations like Oyster and Princess Royal Harbours, the Islands of King George Sound and secluded beaches. Try your hand at hoisting the sails and steering our yacht or simply sit back and relax. Bring along some wine and nibbles if you wish. Oh and don't forget your Bathers. Small groups very welcome.

We run Segway tours thru the amazing 260 hectare Albany Heritage Park. Home of the National Anzac Centre. An exciting way to see and learn the history of the park while enjoying the amazing coastal and inland views from Mt Clarence and Mt Adelaide. Off road tracks wind their way to coastal paths and onto the timber decked board walk, which will lead you down to Ellen Cove and onto Middleton Beach

King George Sound Safari runs boat tours daily around the picturesque coastal seaside town of Albany, Western Australia. During winter from May to October whales can be spotted but dolphins and seals can be seen all year round. Situated in Princess Royal Harbour, part of King George Sound, these waters are steeped in history. Come aboard and experience Albany from the sea. Imagine what it would have been like when the first explorers pulled into the harbour as early as 1627 or when the first ANZAC troops departed Albany for WWI in 1914. Our boat is the "Young Salty Dog", a twin hull catamaran and an ex Sea Rescue vessel that is safe and stable. Holding up to 12 passengers, Captain Mark will give you a personalised tour of the harbour and King George Sound. May-Oct: Two Safaris Daily (3 Hours), departing 9:30am and 1:30pm Nov-Apr: Three Safaris Daily (2 Hours), departing 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm

The surging power of the Southern Ocean is evident at The Gap, a spectacular channel in the 40 metre high coastal granites of Torndirrup National Park. Lookouts at both the Gap and natural Bridge provide outstanding views of the Southern Ocean and the coast from Bald Head to West Cape Howe. Visitors to the Gap can venture onto a universally accessible new viewing platform 40 metres directly above the surging seas in all but the worst weather conditions. From the gentle and mesmerising heaving of calm seas to the buffeting rush of wind and spray of winter storms the experience changes from day to day. A raised pathway leads from the car-park and picnic area across the top of the exposed granite ramparts to reach the viewing platform at the Gap. The pathway gives safe access to the best views while protecting vulnerable plants and lichens on the rock surface from trampling.