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Albany Western Australia:

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Albany Australia, Albany WA

Albany WA was proclaimed on the 27th January 1827 by Major Edmond Lockyer as a military outpost of New South Wales as part of a plan to forestall French ambition in the region. The area was initially named Frederickstown named after Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (Albany being Alba a section of Scotland). In 1831 Governor James Stirling transferred the settlement to the control of the Swan River Colony and renamed it Albany.

Oyster Harbour is the most sheltered Harbour which is near Emu Point. This is where Kalgan Queen Riverboat, tours, cruises and Clydesdale Horse Wagon Tours depart from. Mount Clarence bound the Central Business District. To the east and Mount Melville to the west. The city is situated in the Local Government Area of the City of Albany WA.

Kalgan Queen, Albany Australia, Albany WA.

The Kalgan River which flows into Oyster Harbour is one of the oldest Rivers in the World and home to the Kalgan Queen Riverboat. Many people believe its scenic beauty and wildlife far exceed the French Riviere des Fancaise after which it was named in 1803 by the French explorer Nicholas Baudin.

During the late nineteenth and early twentieth century’s the town served as a gateway to the Eastern Goldfields and for many years was Western Australia’s only deep water port, making it a place of importance for shipping services between the UK and its Australian colonies. The construction of Fremantle Harbour in 1893 saw its importance as a port decline. After which industries turned primarily to agriculture and timber and, later, whaling and tourisum. Unlike Perth and Fremantle WA, Albany was a strong supporter of Federation in 1901.

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Albany Beaches and Coastline

Albany Western Australia. Albany Australia. Beaches Coastline and Attractions

Today it is recognised as having the most scenic coastline in Australia. Tourists love the Kalgan Queen Riverboat trip and the Horse drawn Wagon tour are favourite Attractions. This is the top spot from which to explore the south west of the state and is recognised for its natural beauty and preservation of heritage. With the exception of the Esplanade Hotel. It is the oldest permanently settled town in Western Australia, predating Perth and Fremantle by some two years. Despite what the Tours in Perth tell you!

Albany Australia Home to Anzac Service

Also home of the Anzac legend, being the last port of call for troopships departing Australia in the First World War. Ships carrying the Australian Imperial Force and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (later known collectively as Anzacs to Europe to join World War I gathered at Albany in October 1914. They 38 ships departed in convoy on 1 November 1914. There were more than 30,000 troops with over 7500 horses.

Albany Australia. Home to ANZAC

The memorial to the Desert Mounted Corps is on top of Mount Clarence. The memorial consists of a statue of an Australian mounted soldier helping a New Zealand soldier whose horse has been wounded. There is a wall bearing the words "Lest We Forget". A dawn service was started by a Church of England Priest Called the Reverend Arthur White Today several thousand people participate in this service each year.

In Herberton Nth Queensland there is a grave just marked. A Priest. Next to the grave a marker which reads, quote: - Adjacent to, and on the right of this marker, lies the grave of the late Reverend Arthur Ernest White, a Church of England clergyman and padre, 44th Battalion, First Australian Imperial Force.

On 25th April 1923 the Reverend White led a party of friends in what was the first ever observance of a Dawn parade on ANZAC Day, thus establishing a tradition which has endured, Australia wide ever since.

Albany Australia Attractions

Albany WA Accommodation

Accommodation is as varied as your needs and price range. But to help you with a choice we have our special Accommodation page, which covers, WA Beach accommodation, B&B accommodation, Caravan Park accommodation, Hotel Motel accommodation attractions.

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Albany WA Geography & Beaches

Middleton Beach: The city centre is located between the hills of Mount Melville and Mount Clarence, which look down into Princess Royal Harbour. There are many beaches surrounding which are great attractions, with Middleton Beach being the closest to the town centre. Popular beaches include Middleton Beach, Frenchman's Bay and Muttonbird Island. It is 408 kilometres (254 miles] south-southeast of the state capital, Perth, to which it is linked by the Albany Highway and the Highway 1 (a less direct but more scenic route).

Albany WA Industry

The main industries consist of tourism, fishing and agriculture; although before the 1950s whaling was one of the major sources of income and employment for the population. The Whaling Station, which closed operations in 1979, has now been converted to a museum of whaling, and features one of the 'Cheynes' whale chasers that were used for whaling. The station was the last operating whaling station in the Southern Hemisphere at the time of closing.

Albany WA Windfarm, Albany Australia

The Western Power Wind Farm is the largest and newest in Australia. Its 12 turbines, driven by strong southerly winds, can generate up to 75% of the city's electricity usage.

Albany WA tourist sites and Attractions

Albany Western Australia also has a number of historic tourist sites including the Museum, Convict Gaol, The Princess Royal Fortress (commonly known as The Forts), Patrick Taylor Cottage, and ("is the oldest dwelling in Western Australia, c1832"). Albany has a great deal of historical significance to Western Australia.

Natural sights and attractions are also numerous, especially the rugged coast which includes the Natural Bridge and the Gap. The beaches have pristine white sand. The destroyer HMAS Perth was sunk in King George Sound in 2001 as a dive wreck Albany is also close to two mountain ranges, the Porongurup’s and Stirling Ranges.

The City is also the southern terminus of the Bibbulmun Track walking trail in WA. Which is one of the great attractions.[ Albany is home to HMAS Albany (based in Darwin) and the adopted home port of the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Anzac. Other warships frequently visit Albany.

Albany Climate

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Albany Western Australia is a subregion of the Great Southern region of Western Australia, its focal point being the town of the same name. Albany’s climate is maritime, strongly shaped and moderated by the Southern Ocean; the standard description is that it is Mediterranean, with moist, cool winters and warm, dry summers.

Diurnal temperature range is minimal and moderate humidity in summer assists ripening by reducing stress on the vines. Soil conditions: lateritic gravelly, sandy loams or sandy loams derived directly from granite and gneissic rocks.

Lat: 35 02’S; Alt: 75 m; Hdd: 1495; Gsr: 303 mm; Mjt: 19C; Harvest: Early Mid-March to end April; Chief Viticultural Hazard: Birds.

Albany Australia Transport

Albany has a town bus services run by Loves bus service with 5 town routes, Albany is also connected to Perth WA with coach services GS1, GS2 and GS3 run by Trans WA. But the best way to go anywhere is on The Kalgan Queen or Albany Clydesdale’s.

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Albany. Albany Australia

We welcome you to Albany WA, do have a great visit/holiday. But remember if you dont go on The Kalgan Queen or Albany Clydesdales you still have not been to Albany.