Albany’s Historic Whaling Station was the last operating station in Australia and provides a fascinating insight into Albany’s colourful past. Recognised as a state-heritage-listed site, and the 2024 WA Tourist Attraction Gold award winner, the Whaling Station is an engaging and educational experience for all ages to enjoy.
Start your adventure and find yourself immersed in the sights and sounds of the whaling industry. View short films within the converted whale oil tanks. Climb aboard the Cheynes IV, the world’s only preserved Whalechaser ship. Discover our giant blue whale skeleton, and be amazed at our world-renowned precious scrimshaw art. Explore our extensive museum exhibits filled with authentic, whaling artefacts and memorabilia, and then take in the relaxing view from our café overlooking one of Albany’s most picturesque bays.
Albany is located in the unique and biodiverse Great Southern, part of Australia’s South West, which is home to over 100,000 species of native plants. Many of these species are on display in our Regional Wildflower Garden alongside the Whaling Station. Enjoy free barbecues in the gardens and learn about our friendly collection of native animals at our Australian Wildlife Park located within the Wildflower Garden complex.
Allow 2 to 4 hours to enjoy all there is to see and do.
Open 9am to 5pm – Every Day (last entry 4.15pm).
Australian Wildlife Park & Regional Wildflower Garden, open 10am to 5pm – Every Day.
Café opening hours: 9am to 4pm – Every Day.
Open every day excluding Christmas (25th Dec)
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