Area Hotlist — Albany WA

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Albany area

Area Hotlist — Albany

1

Middleton Beach

785 votes

Albany’s favourite city beach serves up sheltered turquoise shallows, an iconic shark-net swim zone and cafés spilling onto lawned foreshore. Residents jog the newly rebuilt boardwalk at dawn, then wander to the Surf Life Saving club for fish-and-chip Fridays. Coastal living starts five minutes from York Street’s boutiques.

2

Torndirrup National Park – The Gap & Natural Bridge

702 votes

Steel skywalks suspend you above thundering Southern Ocean swells as waves smash through granite arches. Only a 15-minute drive from town, this wild headland thrills visiting relatives and Sunday sightseers alike, reminding locals that world-class drama lies on their doorstep for the cost of fuel.

3

National ANZAC Centre

635 votes

Perched atop Mount Clarence, the immersive centre traces the convoy that sailed from Albany in 1914. Interactive exhibits and harbour panoramas draw school excursions and cruise passengers year-round. Entry discounts for locals make reflective weekend visits an easy habit between coffee runs on York Street.

4

Albany Wind Farm

562 votes

Gigantic turbines whirl above rugged cliffs, producing enough clean power for 80 % of Albany homes. Coastal boardwalks weave between the masts, offering whale-spotting platforms in season. Free parking and sunset picnic benches turn a green-energy icon into a regular twilight outing.

5

Princess Royal Fortress

511 votes

Cannon-lined barracks, underground magazines and sweeping King George Sound views anchor Australia’s first federal defence site. Kids clamber over WWII guns, while café patrons linger on veranda tables overlooking the harbour. History, playgrounds and coffee collide ten minutes from suburbia.

6

Albany Entertainment Centre

463 votes

Dazzling glass sails mirror harbour sunrises as touring ballet, comedy and live music grace the 620-seat auditorium. Pre-show drinks on the waterfront deck feel metropolitan, yet parking is still free and plentiful—a cultural perk usually reserved for capital cities.

7

Emu Point

451 votes

Calm, kid-friendly shallows, fresh oyster shacks and leafy picnic lawns define this sheltered corner where Oyster Harbour meets King George Sound. Locals launch kayaks at sunrise, then cycle the foreshore path back to Middleton Beach cafés before lunchtime crowds arrive.

8

Albany Historic Whaling Station

419 votes

Walk beneath a giant blue-whale skeleton, climb decommissioned chaser ships and learn how Australia’s last whaling station morphed into a marine-science hub. Adjacent wildlife park and café make it a full-day family adventure only 25 minutes from the CBD.

9

King George Sound

398 votes

Glass-calm anchorages shelter resident dolphins and migrating humpbacks, making the sound a sailor’s dream. Charter yachts, SUP tours and dive trips depart the marina daily, while the Bald Head hiking trail borders dramatic granite cliffs for those who prefer vistas by foot.

10

Mount Clarence Lookout

371 votes

A short drive or brisk hike rewards with 360-degree views over Middleton Beach, the town centre and rugged Torndirrup peaks. Dawn Anzac Day services here are legendary, but locals often sneak up mid-week for picnic dinners bathed in golden hour light.

11

Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve

322 votes

Home to the once-thought-extinct noisy scrub-bird, this reserve also harbours squeaky-clean white sand and the Instagram-famous Little Beach. Shallow turquoise coves appeal to snorkellers, while shaded BBQs make it doable with kids. The scenic drive east takes under 40 minutes.

12

Kalgan River

289 votes

Glass-off mornings see pelicans glide past anglers casting for bream from the wooden fish-friendly jetty. Scenic cruises and the venerable Kalgan Queen take history lovers upriver, yet locals often opt for a serene paddleboard session before brunch at Emu Point.

13

Frenchman Bay

268 votes

Tucked just beyond the Whaling Station, this sheltered inlet boasts gin-clear water, cliff-top bush trails and an all-abilities beach ramp. Picnic tables under peppermint trees invite lazy seafood lunches while kids snorkel metres away—a micro-holiday achievable between school drop-off and pick-up.

14

Granite Skywalk – Porongurup Range

247 votes

A 2.2-kilometre scramble through mossy karri forest ends with a spiral ladder up Castle Rock to a cantilevered skywalk. The reward? Jaw-dropping views across Stirling Ranges wine country to the Southern Ocean—an unbeatable weekend workout just 40 minutes north of town.

15

Little Beach (Two Peoples Bay)

236 votes

Turquoise water, granite headlands and unbelievably white sand earn this cove regular spots on “world’s best beaches” lists. Early birds beat the photographer crowds, setting up umbrellas and feeling like they’ve flown to the Whitsundays without leaving the Great Southern.

16

Porongurup National Park

224 votes

Ancient granite domes rise from lush vineyards producing award-winning cool-climate rieslings. Short tree-fern walks suit kids, while serious hikers tackle Nancy’s Peak circuit for Stirling Range vistas. Cellar-door lunches post-hike seal the deal for epic day trips.

17

Mount Melville Lookout

189 votes

This centrally located hill features a 35-metre tower granting panoramic town and harbour views—ideal for orientation visits with house-hunting friends. At night its softly lit cross becomes a local beacon, guiding drivers down York Street after dinners on Stirling Terrace.

18

Albany Farmers Market

176 votes

Saturdays see York Street close to traffic as growers hawk just-picked avocados, Denmark cheese and Great Southern pinot. Live buskers, fresh crêpes and community spirit encourage locals to linger, stocking esky supplies before hitting Torndirrup beaches for the afternoon.

19

Vancouver Arts Centre

153 votes

Housed in a heritage nurses’ quarters, this centre offers pottery kilns, exhibition spaces and live music on the lawn. Affordable workshops let residents dabble in printmaking after work, proving Albany’s creative heartbeat extends well beyond summer festival season.

20

Lake Seppings Bird Walk

147 votes

A 2.7-kilometre circuit with boardwalks and bird hides rings this freshwater lake minutes from Middleton Beach. More than 100 bird species visit annually, making sunrise strolls with binoculars a rewarding habit for nature lovers swapping city rush for coastal calm.