Salmon Holes Beach area is found in Torndirrup National Park and is supposed to be named after the Australian Salmon that seek rest in the shallower waters away from predators such as sharks.So endeth the day trip around Albany....
The 'Natural Bridge' is also part of Torndirrup National Park. Quite hypnotic watching the water smashing into the rocks below...
Here's the princess at The Gap. The size of some of these rocks is quite remarkable. This section of coastline is supposed to have been joined to Antarctica at one time and made up part of the 'supercontinent' called Gondwana!! (Dunno' a bit before my time actually)
Just outside the town area lies the Torndirrup National Park. Rocky shorelines and features like this one - The Gap - are very impressive indeed...
WA seem to be 'leading the way' with regards to alternate energy sources. This wind farm similar to the one at Geraldton can supply up to 65% of Albany's requirements. That's a town of around 35,000 people. Good work!!We took the shot just before the shower hit!!
A portion of the magnificent scenery from Mt Clarence. On a clear day this would look awesome!! Beautiful bays and greenery abound around Albany. That explains why it is WA's top destination for holidays...
Also within a few kilometres of the Albany town centre is this impressive memorial to the ANZAC's. It is found at the peak of Mt Clarence...
An unusual feature in town is this 'Dogs Head Rock'. A solid granite rock that is just behind a shopping centre!! The addition of the painted collar adds to the effect!!
The replica ship 'Brig Amity' is situated near central Albany.
Averaging 22-23 degrees in summer Albany has a temperate climate. The weather while we were at Albany wasn't the best, however it didn't detract at all from the natural beauty of the area. One of the nicest towns in WA. Natural Harbours (Princess Royal & Oyster) and inlets are a feature. Rugged coastlines and both protected, and unprotected beaches pounded by the southern ocean. This shot is of the town area from across Princess Royal Harbour.
A portion of the magnificent scenery from Mt Clarence. On a clear day this would look awesome!! Beautiful bays and greenery abound around Albany. That explains why it is WA's top destination for holidays...
Also within a few kilometres of the Albany town centre is this impressive memorial to the ANZAC's. It is found at the peak of Mt Clarence...
An unusual feature in town is this 'Dogs Head Rock'. A solid granite rock that is just behind a shopping centre!! The addition of the painted collar adds to the effect!!
The replica ship 'Brig Amity' is situated near central Albany.
Averaging 22-23 degrees in summer Albany has a temperate climate. The weather while we were at Albany wasn't the best, however it didn't detract at all from the natural beauty of the area. One of the nicest towns in WA. Natural Harbours (Princess Royal & Oyster) and inlets are a feature. Rugged coastlines and both protected, and unprotected beaches pounded by the southern ocean. This shot is of the town area from across Princess Royal Harbour.
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