Albany
Australia · State of Western AustraliaAU
City in Western Australia
Albany is a port city in the Great Southern region in the Australian state of Western Australia, 418 kilometres (260 mi) southeast of Perth, the state capital. The city centre is at the northern edge of Princess Royal Harbour, which is a part of King George Sound. The central business district is bounded by Mount Clarence to the east and Mount Melville to the west. The city is in the local government area of the City of Albany. While it is the oldest colonial, although not British, settlement in Western Australia – predating Perth and Fremantle by over two years – it was a semi-exclave of the Colony of New South Wales for over four years until it was made part of the Swan River Colony.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 31,128
- Coordinates
- -35.027, 117.884
- Timezone
- Australia/Perth
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Albany
Albany belongs to State of Western Australia, Australia and has the feel of a compact town. About 31,128 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: water sports, culture and sports. Seasons here follow the southern hemisphere.
Things to do in Albany
Water Sports in Albany
(10)Under water sports, Albany is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Albany.
Culture in Albany
(6)Looking for culture? Albany has Ancient Ruins, Cemeteries, Docks, Historical Sites and Museums. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Albany.
Sports in Albany
(6)Albany's sports entries include Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Skateboard. It is a direct read of Albany's activity profile. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Albany
(3)Our data lists Adventure, Boat Rides and Escape Room as adventure options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Albany.
Nature in Albany
(3)Albany's nature entries include Caves, Geological Formations and Scenic Roads. It is a direct read of Albany's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Albany
(2)Shopping in Albany covers Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Albany.
Wellness in Albany
(2)The wellness shortlist for Albany: Farms and Hammam. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Albany. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Albany
(1)Nightlife in Albany covers Bars. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Albany.
More to do in Albany
(1)The other activities shortlist for Albany: Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Albany. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Albany
Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Albany rewards a slow approach — a hub in State of Western Australia, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Australia/Perth on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Albany that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albany known for?
- Travellers associate Albany with water sports, culture and sports. It sits in State of Western Australia, Australia and counts about 31,128 residents.
- What can you do in Albany?
- Albany is tagged with Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Albany?
- Water-based activities peak in December to March, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. October to November and March to April keeps outdoor plans comfortable. June to August is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Albany located?
- Albany belongs to State of Western Australia, Australia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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