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For further information contact the Albany Visitors Centre, Proudlove Parade ph: 9841 9290, or the Visitors Centre in the town where the attraction is located.

Natural and manmade wonders

Dog Rock, Albany

Dog Rock, Albany

Location: Middleton Beach Road, Albany
Distance from Town Centre: 500m

There are no prizes for guessing why this rock is so named! This natural granite rock formation is a well-established Albany oddity and a fantastic photo opportunity.

Albany Windfarm

The Windfarm, Albany

Location: Frenchman Bay Road, left onto Princess Ave, left onto Sandpatch Rd, Albany
Distance from Town Centre: 6km

Western Power's first large, grid-connected site is located at Albany. It was opened in October 2001. The 21.6MW installation consists of twelve of the largest wind turbines in the Southern Hemisphere. There are wonderful boardwalks which take you past the turbines and along the rugged coastline of the Southern Ocean.

The Middleton Beach Boardwalk
Photo courtesy of Pelicans Holiday Village

The Ellen Cove Boardwalk, Albany

Location: Middleton Beach 
Distance from Town Centre: 3km

The Ellen Cove boardwalk is an easy hour return walk from Middleton Beach.  The superb views over King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour take in islands, Nanarup, Quaranup and Little Grove. Whales can be seen during the season.

Ancient Empire Walk, Denmark
Photo courtesy of the Denmark page

Ancient Empire Walk, Walpole

Location: Valley of the Giants Rd off South Coast Highway
Distance from Town Centre: 13km from Walpole 

The Ancient Empire Walk is a boardwalk through ancient tingle trees. It includes quiet meandering paths and tranquil rest places and picnic areas. Wheelchair access.

The Minature Railway, Katanning

Location: All Ages Playground - corner of Great Southern Highway and Clive Street at main entrance of town.
Distance from Town Centre: 1km

The Katanning Miniature Railway run a 7.25 gauge mini steam locomotive `Nuff Puff' and a mini diesel locomotive. BBQ facilities, slides and swings for all ages are available free of charge at the playground. So bring your children and your friends and call in and see us when visiting the area!



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