Albany, on the south coast of Western Australia, is the state's oldest European settlement and sits on the sheltered waters of Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound. More about Albany →
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Ships usually berth alongside at the Port of Albany, a working cargo port on Princess Royal Harbour, and passengers walk through the Transit Shed to the shuttle, taxi and tour pick-up points. Occasionally a ship anchors instead and tenders passengers to Albany Waterfront Marina. The town centre is about 2 km away: a free shuttle into town is usually provided (check on board), or it is about a 23-minute walk along the foreshore. There is no public access to the port itself.
16 km · ~16 min by car
Albany's regional airport lies north-west of the city, about 16 km by road from the port, a drive of about 16 minutes.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
A free shuttle into town is usually provided; check on board. Many passengers walk along the foreshore instead. Tours booked through the ship are picked up inside the port; private tours must meet guests at the public parking outside the port near the Albany Boatshed.
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Ships usually berth alongside Berth 1 or 2 at the Port of Albany, a working cargo port on Princess Royal Harbour. Passengers walk through the Transit Shed on Berth 1, used as the cruise passenger terminal, to the shuttle bus, taxi and tour pick-up points inside the port. Occasionally a ship anchors and tenders passengers to Albany Waterfront Marina.
Prices are for a coffee and a main course at lunch.
Casual cafes and a waterfront bar and kitchen beside the marina.
The historic town centre, with cafes, bars, a steakhouse and restaurants about 2 km from the port.
Albany, on the south coast of Western Australia, is the state's oldest European settlement and sits on the sheltered waters of Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound. Mount Clarence above the town is home to the National Anzac Centre, marking the First World War convoys that gathered here. Beyond town are the granite coast of Torndirrup National Park and the historic whaling station. Before travelling, check your government's travel advice.
Inside the Princess Royal Fortress on Mount Clarence, this museum tells the story of the First World War through the eyes of individual servicemen and women, whose identity visitors take on as they go. The fortress grounds, gun batteries and Convoy Walk lookout are free. Admission to the centre is AUD 25 per adult, AUD 21 concession, AUD 11 per child aged 5 to 15 and AUD 60 for a family (two adults and two children); children under 5 are free.
On Princess Royal Harbour at the site of the first European settlement in Western Australia, the Western Australian Museum's regional branch covers the natural and social history of the Great Southern, with a full-size replica of the brig Amity. General admission is free; donations are welcome and some special exhibitions may charge a fee.
At Frenchman Bay, this former whaling station is now a museum, with trails telling the stories of the people who worked in Australia's whaling industry. The ticket also covers the Australian Wildlife Park and Regional Wildflower Garden: AUD 36 per adult, AUD 32 concession, AUD 14 per child aged 6 to 17 and AUD 85 for a family (two adults and up to three children).
The Gap and the Natural Bridge are in Torndirrup National Park, about 20 km by road from the port. A park vehicle entry fee of AUD 17 per standard vehicle (AUD 10 concession) applies; walking or cycling in is free.