ATTRACTIONS in & around ALBANY and the Southern part of WA

Close to town ALBANY RESIDENCY MUSEUM Built in 1850s - open daily - free admission THE OLD GAOL Built in 1851 as a convict hiring depot and became the gaol in 1872 -open daily PATRICK TAYLOR COTTAGE Built in 1831. Located in Duke St and now museum displaying historic items from that era AMITY REPLICA Built in 1975 from local Timber as a replica of the brig that brought Albany first settlers in 1826 OLD FARM STRAWBERRY HILL Cottage built in 1836 for Captain Sir Richard Spencer. Now owned by the National Trust. Cosy Tea rooms MT CLARENCE Breathtaking views and nature trails. MT ADELAIDE Site of Princess Royal Fortress commissioned in 1893 to protect the port. Historical collection and Tea rooms MT MELVILLE Spectacular look-out with 360 views Cafe & souvenirs A C C O M M O D A T I O N   Havana Villas   Ben & Kathy Leo Firth Street, Emu Point, Albany, Western Australia 6330 Tel: (61) 8 9844 1085 | Fax: (61) 8 9844 1685 | e-mail: havanavillas@hotmail.com Out of town on Frenchman Bay Rd HOUSE OF GEMS Ph: 98415828 View Australias largest Amethyst plus a huge collection of gemstones and shells. Pick up a gift for someone special ALBANY BIRD PARK Ph: 98425363 Walk-in-aviary where you can feed the birds Home to more than 250 Birds. Crafts & souvenirs WHALEWORLD Ph: 98444021 About 20min drive from Town is the site of Australia last commercial Whaling station - now a museum with guided tours - cafe & souvenirs - www.whaleworld.org THE GAP & NATURAL BRIDGE THE BLOWHOLES Spectacular coastline and an absolute must see for visitors to Albany. If you feel like a walk when the ocean is rough the blowholes are a fun experience STONY HILL HERITAGE TRAIL Just off Frenchman Bay Rd and a short walk from the car park this lookout offers lovely 360 views Out of Town EDENGATE BLUEBERRY FARM Ph : 98452003 www.edengate.com.au On Eden Rd off the Lower Denmark Rd. Open Dec - April. Pick your blueberries or Select from a choice of Jams, chutneys & wines. Tours & coffee & muffin MT ROMANCE SANDALWOOD FACTORY Ph: 98417788 www.mtromance.com.au Free guided tours - learn all about sandalwood oil. Huge showroom of emu & sandalwood products. Light lunches & teas DEER-O-DOME Ph: 9841 7436 Situated on Link Rd. Over 250 red & fallow deer. Guided tours and feeding. Taste a venison steak, sausage or pie PENTLAND ALPACA STUD Ph: 98409262 Located 20km west of Denmark. Enjoy a walk amongst the alpacas and feed them as well as a multitude of other animals. Craftshop & cafe PARROT JUNGLE Ph: 98408335 Bandit Rd - Bow Bridge West of Denmark. Exotic and native birds TREE TOP WALK VALLEY OF THE GIANTS Off South Coast Hwy East of Walpole. Giant tingle & karri Tree forests. "Tree Top Walk" opened in 1996. See Calm's website for more information Cruises and Tours SILVER STAR CRUISES Ph: 9842 9576 www.whales.com.au Harbour cruises daily weather permitting Whalewatching between July and October KALGAN QUEEN SCENIC CRUISES Ph: 9546 4115 Departs from Emu Point and cruises through Oyster Harbour up to the Kalgan River ALBANY ESCAPE TOURS Ph: 9844 1945 Various half & full day tours by coach. Pick up from where you stay ALBANY WINE TOURS Ph: 1800 644 088 Full and half day tours through the- Gt Southern wine region DESIGN A TOUR - Ph: 9841 7778 www.dat.com.au Albany based - 4WD Outback Adventures - Specialising in the NorthWest Areas Leisure ALBANY GOLF Club Ph: 98411269 Located at Middleton Beach. One of the finest Links courses in Australia - open to the public GROVE PARK GOLF LINKS Ph: 98444277 Frenchman Bay Rd at Little Grove. 18 hole public course. Natural bushland and resident kangaroos. THE BOARDWALK Ellen Cove - Middleton Beach. Spectacular views MIDDLETON BEACH - EMU POINT 5km walkway close to the beach all the way LAKE SEPPINGS On Emu Point Drive. Walk around the lake and enjoy the birdwatching BIBBULMUN TRACK Spans 964km from Perth to Albany STIRLING RANGES Named after Captain James Stirling first Governor of WA. An area of 115,744 hectares with the highest peak Bluff Knoll some 1073 metres high. Enjoy the Wildflowers in Spring PORONGURUP RANGE Easy walks to most of the peaks with wonderful views. Fishing SPINNERS FISHING CHARTERS Ph: 98417151 Ocean adventures - Deep sea fishing charters ALBANY DIVE & WHALE CHARTERS Ph: 98426886 28ft catamaran departs daily town jetty 2-3 hour charters Wineries WIGNALLS WINERY Ph: 98412848 Chester Pass Rd Albany, open 7, days 12 - 4pm PLANTAGENET WINES Ph: 98512150 Heart of Mt Barker Open 7 days GOUNDREY WINES Ph: 98511777 www.goundreywines.com.au Muir Hwy Mt Barker Open 7 days WEST CAPE HOWE WINES Ph: 98482959 South Coast Hwy Denmark. open 7 days 10am - 5pm