Albany History + Highlights

Spend a half day discovering the fascinating history of Albany, from the National ANZAC Centre to the Patrick Taylor Cottage, one of Australia's earliest houses.

Albany, Australia

Duration
4 hrs

Start & End Time
9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Max Group Size
20

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Included

Meals
Included

Start & End Location
Albany

What's Included

Get up to $15 cash back per person when you book with us
Return transfers from selected accommodations
Transport in a luxury vehicle with a driver/guide
4 hr guided tour of Albany's historic sites
Entry to the National ANZAC Centre
Relaxation over coffee & cake at Middleton Beach

What to Expect

Take a journey through time in Albany with this half-day guided tour, learning the fascinating stories and history of this region.

Start at the National ANZAC Centre. Here you'll be assigned the identity of an actual serviceman or woman, and follow their experience of the Great War. The interactive displays will take you on an intimate journey of their experience, and at the end, you'll learn their fate. For those lucky enough to survive, read about their return home and the difficulties they faced adjusting back to normal society.

Under the shade of trees planted to remember fallen soldiers, the Avenue of Honour leads to the Memorial of the Desert Mounted Corps. It commemorates Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died in service or were killed in action in Egypt, Palestine and Syria during World War One.

Stop at the Padre White Lookout. He was the first to commemorate lives lost in war with a dawn service in 1932, from the top of Mount Clarence, the very site where many gathered to watch the convoys depart in 1914. Take in the view that the departing ANZAC Troops had before they sailed onwards to war; for some of them, the last vision of homeland.

Curving around Mt Adelaide, Breaksea Island comes into view and stories of the construction of the lighthouse and its connection to the ANZAC narrative are revealed. At Middleton Beach, pause a moment to absorb the vista of the ocean and perhaps, if lucky, a glimpse of sheltering whales and calves.

Journeying into the city centre, along the way you'll drive past the oldest farm in Western Australia and learn of the contribution it made to the social life and nourishment of the early community; a property with a chequered history. Plus, you'll visit one of the earliest homes in Australia at Patrick Taylor Cottage.

Where we visit:

National ANZAC Centre
Avenue of Honour
Memorial of the Desert Mounted Corps
Mount Clarence
Padre White Lookout
Middleton Beach
Patrick Taylor Cottage

Frequently Asked Questions

There are a few small things that are recommended to make your trip more enjoyable:

hat
sunglasses
sunscreen
warm clothing and rain jacket
water bottle (1L)

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

Minimum 2 passengers required for all tours
Children are not permitted on tours unless they are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. However, where a child requires an additional seat restraining device, this should be advised at time of booking
Passengers should arrive at their departure point 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time
The operator reserves the right to refuse travel to a passenger who does not abide by a minimum dress standard of a shirt, trousers/shorts/skirt and footwear

Cancellation Policy:

If you wish to cancel your tour, the following cancellation fees apply: