Albany: a practical guide to the Great Southern coast
Albany brings together a working regional city, heritage and a powerful Southern Ocean coastline. Leave room for changing conditions and choose a small number of places to explore well.
Plan for the coast and parks
Use current local information, check conditions before outdoor activities and take enough water for park visits. Visit Albany planning guidance (opens in a new tab) and Explore Parks WA Albany information (opens in a new tab) provide a practical starting point.
Respect Menang Noongar Country
Albany is on Menang Noongar Country. Respect Country and the many places where natural, cultural and heritage stories meet, including Mamang-Koort / King George Sound. Visit Albany historic context (opens in a new tab) provides the source reference.
Sources last validated: 1 September 2026.