National parks in the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges provide many bushwalking and climbing opportunities, as well as being a stunning backdrop for the many types of wildflowers that call the Great Southern home.

The Great Southern has so many hidden beauties in its wide rugged coastline to explore. With many lookouts to visit, all providing a unique view of our shores, cameras are a must!

With the Great Southern featured many times in popular surfing magazines, many people from far and wide come to visit our shores.

There's almost always somewhere to surf with all the different parts of the coast facing nearly all the directions of the wind.

Whether it’s boating or beach, saltwater or fresh, the Albany coastline features some of the most diverse fishing in our state.
For the insider knowledge on all the spots in Albany, go to our article Where to fish near Albany WA, or to get all the gear you need go to our Boating, Camping & Caravaning section.
For those that want to leave all the decisions and equipment details to the professionals- climb aboard one of Albany’s fishing charters. 

Come and join the many people travelling from far and wide to sample Albany’s picturesque and diverse diving locations. With dive wrecks, canyons, coves and boulders to explore, you can find somewhere to dive with almost any experience level and weather conditions. Visit the article Diving in Albany WA for specific locations, or if you want to leave things up to the experts visit our Diving Category.

Come join the locals windsurfing in Albany, with conditions in the area providing some excellent flat-water sailing, chop-jumping, and car chasing if you’re up for it!

Albany is renowned for the Humpback and Southern Right whales that grace our shores to calve from June to October each year. If you would like to get up close and personal with these Antarctic visitors, visit our boating cruises directory, or click here for more information on the whales & seals that visit our south coast.

The coastline around Albany boasts some of the best sea-cliff climbing to be found in Australia. The scenery is spectacular and the climbing is superb.
Good bouldering is easily accessible, with some within walking distance of the Post Office and the rest on the coast.

Museums & Places of Historical Interest

Albany's Farmers Markets, held every Saturday on Collie Street from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

Come along and expereince a taste of the Great Southern where you can speak to the farmer that grows the food you're buying.

Boatshed Sunday Markets, held from 10.00am - 1.00pm, each sunday at the Boat Shed. Available is a sample of the freshest of seafood, fruit & vegetables, honey, cheeses, meats and preserves.

South Coast Hwy, between Denmark and Albany, has many small food and produce factories renowned for their quality. A trip along this road can provide you with the opportunity to sample and purchase products such as honey mead, berries, toffee, gourmet sauces and preserves and cider.