This self-guided driving tour explores the 45,000-year history of Kinjarling on Menang Noongar land. Starting at Middleton Beach, the 50-kilometer route follows the legacy of George Vancouver and Major Edmund Lockyer.
Tour Highlights:
Mount Clarence: Visit the ANZAC memorial and Desert Mounted Corps tribute.
Brig Amity: Explore a scale replica of the 1826 colony ship.
Albany Wind Farm: See 18 massive turbines at The Sandpatch.
The Gap & Natural Bridge: Witness spectacular granite formations and powerful waves.
Historic Whaling Station: Discover Australia’s whaling history at the tour's end.
Albany, Australia
Drive along Middleton Beach, known as Binalup ("place of first light"). Learn about its royal naming and its role in offloading cargo for the early settlement.
Marine Drive, Albany, WA, Great Southern Region, Albany, Australia
Pass by Rotary Lookout, which offers panoramic views of King George Sound and its deep-water harbor. Learn about the area’s maritime history and the Menang name Mammang-koort, meaning "the heart of the whale". Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Summit of Mount Clarence, Apex Drive, Great Southern Region, Albany, Australia
Drive past the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial atop Mount Clarence. Learn about the 1914 ANZAC troop convoy and the origins of Australia’s first dawn services. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Princess Royal Drive,, Albany Historical Precinct, Albany, Australia
Drive along the Brig Amity Replica, a full-scale reconstruction of the ship that brought the first settlers in 1826. Learn about Major Edmund Lockyer and the establishment of the first European settlement. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Sand Patch Road, Great Southern Region, Albany, Australia
Pass by the Albany Wind Farm, where 18 massive turbines catch the fierce Southern Ocean winds. Learn how these structures provide 80% of the town's power. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
The Gap Road, Torndirrup National Park, Albany, Australia
Drive past The Gap, a spectacular granite channel carved by the powerful waves of the Southern Ocean. Witness the sheer power of the sea from the accessible viewing platform. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Enjoy views toward Eclipse Island while listening for the "whoosh" of the spray. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Frenchman Bay Road, Great Southern Region, Albany, Australia
Drive along Frenchman Bay, a sheltered spot perfect for swimming and picnics. Learn about its history as a freshwater source for explorers like George Vancouver. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
81 Whaling Station Rd, Frenchman Bay, Australia
Drive past Albany's Historic Whaling Station, the last operating station in Australia until its closure in 1978. Learn about the global history of the whaling industry and how these giants are now protected. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
The tour starts in the main parking area at Middleton Beach, directly behind the Albany Surf Life Saving Club on Flinders Parade. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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