About this tour
Drive yourself along Albany's rugged southern coastline, where 45,000 years of Menang Noongar culture meet European colonial history. This 50-kilometre self-guided route between Middleton Beach and the historic whaling station takes 2–2.5 hours, with stops at granite cliffs, a working wind farm, and a reconstructed 1826 ship. Download the app beforehand for offline maps and audio, then set your own pace through Western Australia's most dramatic stretch of coast.
Highlights
- ANZAC memorial and Desert Mounted Corps tribute atop Mount Clarence
- Brig Amity: full-scale replica of the original colonial vessel
- 18 turbines spinning at The Sandpatch wind farm
- The Gap and Natural Bridge: towering granite formations with crashing swells
- Decommissioned whaling station, final tour stop
What to expect
You'll navigate your own vehicle around the coast, stopping at marked points along a clearly mapped 50-kilometre loop. Each location offers a short walk to viewpoints or visitor areas—nothing strenuous. The app provides audio context (Noongar history, European settlement, industrial heritage) as you arrive at each spot, letting you linger or move on as you wish. Expect windswept clifftops, industrial heritage sites, and genuine working landscapes alongside monuments.
Good to know
Download the app and maps before you leave your accommodation—mobile signal is patchy. Bring your own vehicle, water, and snacks. Entry fees to attractions (whaling station, ship) aren't included. Best tackled in calm weather; coastal winds can be fierce. No guided group; you're entirely in control of timing.
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