ALBANY

Albany (pronounced /ˈælbəniː/) is located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, situated around a port on the southern coast.

Its metropolitan area has a population of 25,196 as of the 2006 census, making it the sixth largest city in the state. It is located within the City of Albany local government area.

Albay can be found 409 kms South East of Perth on the South Coast of Western Australia - overlookig the Southern Ocean. 35 degrees latitude South of the Equator - 118 degrees longitude East of Greenwich.

Albany's climate is temperate with a average temperature in summer of 22.4 degree's Celsius and an average winter temperature of 17.9 degree's Celsius. Most of the rain is received during the Winter months but light rainfall in Summer is not uncommon.

Albany is rated as an all year round destination. However, wildflowers are in blook from August through to October, the same months that the whale watching occurs. Of course any time of the year is the right time to visit the vineyards and sample award winning wines.

Coastline

Emu Beach
Emu Point
Middleton Beach
Frenchman Bay Beach
Gull Rock / Boiler Beach
Betty's Beach
Shelley Beach
Two Peoples Bay, including Little Beach and Waterfall Beach
Nanarup
Muttonbird Beach
Cosy Corner

Places to visit

Albany Wind Farm
Albany Farmers Market
The Brig Amity
Mount Clarence
Torndirrup National Park
The Gap
Natural Bridge
Stony Hill
Salmon Holes
The Blowholes
Jimmy Newells Harbour
West Cape Howe Nat'l Park
Cosy Corner
Forsyth Bluff
Gull Rock National Park
Tailor Inlet
Sinker Reef

Hotels available

Ascend Collection Hotel
Hampton Inn
Extended Stay America
Cresthill Suites Hotel
Albany Marriott
Best Western Sovereign Hotel
Desmond Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Clarion Hotel Albany
Albany TownePlace Suites