Tasman Holiday Parks - Albany

10/06/2023

12/04/2023

13 Things to do in Albany ☀️

7. Go whale-watching 🐳🐋

Each May to October, Albany welcomes some very special guests to its great backyard — pods of humpback and southern right whales. The best way to see them is aboard a cruise and you’ll find plenty of operators to choose from at the Albany Visitor Centre. Alternatively, head to Middleton Beach to get a vantage point from shore or along the boardwalk which wraps the coastline.

If you’re lucky enough to catch them breaching or slapping their tails, you’ll wonder how we could ever have hunted these magnificent mammals. In fact, the last whaling company in Australia was here; everyone simply downed tools when it closed in 1978, leaving a time capsule that has been turned into a museum.

Step inside Albany’s Historic Whaling Station to explore a fully restored whaling ship and former processing factory and see the giant blue whale skeleton. Open 9am to 5pm daily apart from Christmas Day, allow about three hours for the full experience. -RAC WA

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05/04/2023

13 Things to do in Albany ☀️

6. Dive on a shipwreck 🤿

Scuttled off Seal Island in King George Sound in 2001, the HMAS Perth II is a drawcard for experienced divers. Much of the guided missile destroyer’s equipment remains intact, including the captain’s chair, and you can even see the remnants of shellfire from its Vietnam War service.

The 133m wreck is slowly transforming into a long artificial reef wreck, with coral sprouting and yellow tails, leather jackets and kingfish darting in and out, along with a few wobbegongs (carpet sharks).

You’ll need a permit dive this site. -RAC WA

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26/03/2023

13 Things to do in Albany 🌞

5. Explore Torndirrup National Parks' natural wonders 🌳🏞️

Torndirrup National Park is also home to some of Albany’s most famous natural attractions: The Gap, Natural Bridge and the Blowholes. 🐳

Step out onto the viewing platform 40 metres above sea level at The Gap and watch the surging waves crash in over the rocks below. You may even get a tad wet from the resulting water blasts. No matter where you’re standing on this glorious granite structure, the views out to the Southern Ocean, Bald Head and West Cape Howe are breathtaking. 🌄

The Blowholes, as the name suggests, “blow” water up through a crack in the granite, producing a wondrous (and at times very loud) spray. There is also a popular walking trail to the Blowholes, a 1.6km return trip from the carpark. While it is a relatively easy walk, it is important to keep away from the ocean edge at all times as the path can get dangerously slippery. - RAC WA

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23/03/2023

13 Things to do in Albany 🌞

4. Taste the local produce 🍜🍲

Foodies will find plenty to sate their appetites in this culinary hotspot.

Liberté 🇫🇷🇻🇳, inside the historic London Hotel, beat hot competition around Australia to win Gourmet Traveller’s best bar of the year and its French-Vietnamese menu and elegant interior is sure to delight as much as the cocktail list.

For a room with a view, try Due South ⬇️ Overlooking the harbour, it showcases the best of Great Southern produce and is open every day.

Garrison 🎖️ boasts a similarly speccy outlook from its position atop Mount Clarence, with an ever-changing share menu and a great wine list. They also do a mean breakfast on the weekend and jazz on a Sunday arvo.

To taste some of the top-quality local produce and fine wines from the region, take a drive out to Monty's Leap for a long lunch on the deck, overlooking the green paddocks and vineyard by the Kalgan River. 🥂

If you have the time, book a tour of Oranje Tractor Wines 🚜. Aside from producing award-winning wines (and some great vermouth), this organic farm grows a diverse range of fruit, nuts, veggies and herbs. Just 15 minutes west of town, the tasting room is open Sundays from 11am to 5pm, where you can try a flight of five wines with matched cheeses and homemade bites for $28. Other days by appointment.

To sample the sweetest handpicked strawberries and other produce 🍓 drop in to Handasyde's Cafe and strawberry farm, a family favourite among locals. - RAC WA

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15/03/2023

13 Things to do in Albany 🌞

3. Go beach hopping 🏖️🌊

Albany is blessed with an abundance of beautiful beaches to choose from.

The calm waters of Emu Point Beach are great for little ones, while Little Beach at Two Peoples Bay provides a more secluded spot to hunker down with a book amid lush greenery and surrounded by granite headlands.

Middleton Beach boasts crystal white sands and a nice playground, and Goode Beach, with its squeaky sands and turquoise waters, is another peaceful hideaway.

Frenchman Bay, on the southern side of King George Sound, has some shaded and sunny tables to enjoy a picnic before or after a dip in the ocean.

Despite its name, Misery Beach is worth a visit. Located in the Torndirrup National Park, this secluded swimming spot was crowned Australia's Best Beach in 2022 by Tourism Australia. - RAC

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11/03/2023

Things to do in Albany 🌞

2. Visit the National Anzac Centre 🇦🇺

Overlooking King George Sound, from which 40,000 Australians and New Zealanders left for World War I, the National Anzac Centre is a moving, immersive experience. Opened in 2014, the award-winning attraction also impressed royalty when Prince Charles and Camilla visited to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign a year later.

At the entry, you’re handed the card of someone who sailed from Albany more than 100 years ago, personalising the experience. Their story is unveiled through interactive media as you move through the museum, which also features thousands of artefacts, film and photographs. By the time you reach the tribute wall to leave a personal message, you’ll be overwhelmed with awe and gratitude for their sacrifices.

Located on Mount Adelaide, it’s adjacent to the Princess Royal Fortress, another treasure trove of military history. Open daily except Christmas Day from 9am-5pm, it’s best to book online to secure a ticket. - RAC

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10/03/2023

13 things to do in Albany 🌞

1. Hit a hiking trail 🏃🏽

If you need to stretch those legs, Albany boasts some spectacular walks. Drop by the visitor centre in York Street, open seven days a week, to get some local knowledge, as skill levels required on Albany’s walk trails vary considerably.

Located in the Torndirrup National Park, a short drive from town, Bald Head Walk Trail is one of the more challenging treks — bushwalking experience is recommended — but it boasts some truly stunning views of the Southern Ocean and King George Sound.

Following the narrow ridge of the Flinders Peninsula, the 12.5km trail winds all the way to its namesake, Bald Head, a domed headland of granite that slopes into the ocean. Allow six to eight hours, bring plenty of water, wear sturdy shoes and take extra care on steep sections.

Atop the cliffs with sweeping views of the coastline, the Albany Windfarm loop is an easy trail among the wind turbines and connects to the Bibbulmun Track - RAC WA

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17/02/2023

Now this is living... 🐚

What you can expect from the famous local eatery

If this looks like your cup of tea we have a few spots left in our Deluxe Cabins, plenty of camping and caravan sites available and the jumping pillow is open! 👪

Call now or or book through our website 📣

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06/02/2023

Summer has been in full swing for the last couple months and we are absolutely loving it! 😍

Get down to Albany while the sun is shining and the days are long ☀️

Book now through the link in our bio or give us a call to secure your spot today and get exploring the Western Australia's Great South West 🚙

29/01/2023

Misery Beach, near Albany, is named Best Beach for 2022 by Tourism Australia 🇦🇺

It is believed Misery Beach got its name from a gory connection to the whaling industry 🐋

Book online using the link in our bio or give us a call to secure yourself a spot and explore the Great South West! 🚙

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