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Major city · Australia

Albany

Give Albany 3 nights: one full day for the ANZAC Centre and whaling station, one for Torndirrup and the beaches, one for the historic town on foot.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
AUD
Best months
Oct–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (wet and cool)
Airport
ALH
Nights
3
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  • Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.

Albany is Western Australia's oldest European settlement, founded in 1826 on Princess Royal Harbour, 400 km south of Perth. It pairs a compact historic town with a wild Southern Ocean coast: the National ANZAC Centre, the old whaling station and Torndirrup National Park each take half a day. You need a car for the coast; the centre itself is walkable.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Albany, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (ANZAC Centre or whaling station)check current pricesA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
  • Budget bedHostel or backpacker bed, a night, per personA$40 (≈ US$30)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$180 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedMotel or pub double room, a night, per roomA$280 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$170 (≈ US$120) · High A$320 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

National ANZAC Centre and Princess Royal FortressHistoric Whaling StationTorndirrup National Park and the GapBrig Amity replica and convict gaol
Airports
ALH Albany Airport (About 10 km north of town on Albany Highway; daily flights from Perth (check current operators).)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Albany: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

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May

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Jun

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Jul

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Aug

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Sep

18°C

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Oct

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Nov

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Dec

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Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is the practical choice: the whaling station and Torndirrup are 15–25 min out of town with no useful bus. Central Albany, the historic precinct and the port are walkable. A limited town bus (Love's Bus Service) serves Middleton Beach, Emu Point and Little Grove; check the PTA regional timetable. Off-road cycleways link the centre, Middleton Beach and Emu Point.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Torndirrup National Park

go

Door to door: 20–25 min

Drive south from town on Frenchman Bay Road, about 20 min

The Gap, Natural Bridge and Blowholes; allow half a day and check park alerts.

Denmark

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive west on South Coast Highway, about 50 km

Green pools, wineries and a slower coast town; easy half-day add-on.

Porongurup and the Stirling Range

go

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Drive north-east, 40–90 min depending on the trailhead

Granite peaks and wildflower country; walks need proper shoes.

Perth

skip

Door to door: About 4 h drive

Drive the Albany Highway, or TransWA coach from the Visitor Centre

Too far for a day return; treat it as a transfer, not a trip.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Central Albany (York Street and Stirling Terrace)

Historic precinct, cafés and the harbour within walking distance; best if you want to walk to dinner.

Middleton Beach

Beachfront, 5–10 min drive from the centre; motels and holiday units, good for families.

Emu Point

Calm water and a quieter base, about 15 min drive from the centre; needs a car.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
A$90–140 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
A$160–260 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
A$300 (≈ US$200)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or pub double room1 × 3 nights × A$180A$540
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × A$170A$1,020
Car hire, one day1 × A$90 · checkA$90
Fuel, coastal loop day1 × A$25 · checkA$25
eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25A$50
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeA$173
Trip total≈ A$316 per person per day, bed includedA$1,898≈ US$1,300

2026 estimate in Australian dollars; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
Fish and chipsA$15–25 (≈ US$10–17)
Pub main mealA$25–40 (≈ US$17–30)
Museum entry (ANZAC Centre or whaling station)check current pricesA$15–35 (≈ US$10–25)
Fuel, per litrecheckA$1.70–2.10 (≈ US$2)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Albany is a small, low-crime town and safe to walk by day. The genuine risks are the ocean (rips, cold water, slippery granite) and long coastal drives on wildlife-heavy roads at dusk.
  • Southern Ocean beaches have strong rips and cold water: swim between the flags or not at all.
  • Coastal granite and boardwalks are slippery when wet; the Gap and Natural Bridge are exposed to wind.
  • Fuel and food options thin out fast outside town; fill up before coastal drives.
  • Summer bushfire risk is real in the region: check emergency warnings before driving out.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
000
From mobiles
112

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance000
  • From mobiles112

Embassy

No embassies in Albany; consulates are in Perth. US, UK, Canada and NZ travellers should register with their Perth consulate for emergencies.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Perth → Albany, TransWA coach: about 6 h, book ahead (check)
  • Albany Airport → town, taxi: about A$30–40 (≈ US$20–30), 15 min (check)

Say or show

  • Thanks — Thank you
  • Where's the beach? — Where is the beach?

Distances are long and mobile coverage is patchy on the coast: download offline maps.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Albany. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (wet and cool) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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