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| Albany Australia Tourism |
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The area surrounding Albany is rich in natural beauty. The majestic Stirling Ranges and the Mt Barker wine region to the north, the dramatic Southern Ocean coastline and the many gorgeous small rural towns such as Denmark, all go to make the area a treat to explore. Albany is set on the beautiful King George sound and Princess Royal Harbour. It is the oldest town on the west coast. Whale and dolphin spotting from the coastal cliffs is an exhilarating pastime.
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The ANZACS left from Albany, sailing away to World War One to show the world that Australia, the owild colonial boy, had come of age. Later, it was high on the hill overlooking the charming streets and elegant colonial architecture of Albany that the first ANZAC Day ceremony was held to remember the glorious youth from all over Australia who did not return. Thus began the proud tradition of Australias day of remembrance, celebrated now throughout the length and breadth of the country as ANZAC Day.
The first European sighting was in 1629 by Dutch explorers on their way to Jakarta Batavia. During the spring of 1791, Captain George Vancouver was the first to sail into the protected waters of one very excellent port that he named King George Sound. He spent two weeks in the area and named many of the prominent features, including Princess Royal Harbour, one of the worlds largest natural harbours.
Whalers were quick to capitalise on this ever-growing port; its location on the southwest coast a boon for hunters from the United States, France and the other colonies in the east. The Cheynes Beach Whaling Company was established and became the towns leading industry; killing up to 850 whales each season.
Albany celebrates its heritage with the Whaleworld Museum. The Albany Whaleworld is the only whale museum created from an actual whaling station with the old whaling ship, Cheynes IV, restored as the centrepiece and a symbol of Albanys past.
Today, Fremantle has taken over as the main port for the southwest and Albanys business is concentrated in forestry, fishing and a thriving tourism industry that is growing stronger each year.
There is no shortage of interesting attractions around the town. Visit the Brig Amity Replica, a full-scale reproduction created by local craftsmen. Just a short distance from Albany, the Old Farm on Strawberry Hill is the site of the original cottage built in 1831 for the first Government resident. Though it has been partially destroyed and renovated, it is one of the earliest buildings in Western Australia. The beautiful gardens are believed to contain some of the original fruit trees.
Albany is cooled by breezes from the south and has a summer climate reaching approximately 27C during the day; in winter around 18C. The Albany Doctor is the colloquial name for the cold wind that chops up the Southern Ocean and lashes the rugged coastal areas surrounding Albany. However, Albany itself is sheltered by King George Sound and visitors can enjoy its cool, temperate climate and clear blue skies for most of the year.
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The Stirling Range National Park is 80km north of Albany. The jagged peaks of the Stirling Range National Park rise abruptly more than 1000 metres above sea level and stretch east west for over 65km. The sea winds and low-lying cloud create humid conditions within Stirling Range National Park, making it one of the most important botanic environments in the world. Western Australias isolation from the rest of the world ensures that many of the species in Western Australia are unique.
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