Albany

Albany, located in the South-West of Western Australia, has a lot of natural and historical gems to be discovered. More information on visiting Albany can be found at

https://www.rainbowcoast.com.au/areas/albany/albanycity
https://www.australiassouthwest.com/destination/albany

Albany Wood-chip Port

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Statue of Ataturk, Middleton Beach board-walk, Albany

The Gap

A spectacular 25m high granite channel where the waves crash in and spread spray skywards is located in Torndirrup National Park. The Department of Parks and Wildlife WA website has more information.

The Gap (1), Albany

The Gap (2), Albany

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Sunset at the Gap, Albany

Natural Bridge

A granite formation that looks like a natural stone bridge. Waves crash and roll in under the stone bridge.

The Natural Bridge, Albany, Western Australia.

Albany Wind Farm

The Albany wind farm is situated just a short 12 km drive from Albany. The twelve giant turbines, each 100m high (including the blades), generate about 75% of Albany's power requirements. The Verve Energy Albany Wind Farm Web Site has more information on the specifics.

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Albany Wind Farm (1)

Albany Wind Farm (3)

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Albany Wind Farm (4)

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Albany Wind Farm (5)

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Albany Wind Farm - Wind turbines at sunset

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Albany Wind Farm (11) Banksia Flower

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Albany Wind Farm (12)

Cheynes II Wreck, Princess Royal Harbour

Abandoned in Princess Royal Harbour, the wreck of Cheynes II forms part of the Whaling History of the region.
More information can be found at the links below.
http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/wrecks/id-963
http://albanyregion.com.au/whalinghistory/

Cheynes 2 wreck Princess Royal Harbour Albany Western Australia

Cheynes II (1)

Cheynes II (2)

Point Possession

The walking trail from Quaranup (Albany's old Quarantine Station) to Point Possession (where George Vancouver claimed the whole of Western Australia for Great Britian) is a 1.6 km walk.

Point Possession (1)

Point Posession (2)

Point Posession (3)

Mount Melville

Mount Melville has fantastic views over the town. There are walking trails and a 23m high lookout.

Sunrise, Seen from Mount Melville, Albany, Western Australia (3)

Sunrise, Seen from Mount Melville, Albany, Western Australia (1)

Sunrise, Seen from Mount Melville, Albany, Western Australia (2)

Bald Head Walk

Bald Head can be reached on a 10km return bushwalk in Torndirrup National Park. There is more information on the walk at the Department of Parks and Wildlife WA Website.