set 10 km from albany airport, this laid-back motel off a major thoroughfare is 6 km from military exhibits at the national anzac centre and 3 km from brig amity, the replica of a 19th-century vessel. upgraded rooms add sitting areas. other amenities include a gym, an outdoor pool and a games room, plus a lounge with a fireplace. studios feature kitchenettes. parking is available. there's also a bar, an indian restaurant and a bbq area. an airport shuttle is free. streamlined rooms offer wi-fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus microwaves, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Albany Airport 11 min
Museum of the Great Southern (5 min) Museum of region's natural, social & cultural history, with educational programs & harbor view. Ellen Cove Boardwalk (10 min) Anzac Peace Park (5 min) Frenchman Bay (27 min) King George Sound (20 min) Historic natural harbour with islands used for shipping, fishing & a wartime naval base. The Gap (18 min) Granite cleft with a lookout platform offering views of waves crashing against the cliffs. Torndirrup National Park (17 min) Rugged coastal park featuring granite outcroppings, a natural bridge, trails with lookouts & more. Brig Amity (6 min) Full-size, land-mounted replica of the 19th-century merchant vessel Amity that was built in 1975. Albany's Historic Whaling Station (21 min) Interactive displays, skeletons & a whale chasing ship, plus a cafe, at a former processing factory. National Anzac Centre (9 min) Modern museum dedicated to Australian & New Zealand soldiers in WWI, with interactive exhibits. Albany Heritage Park (11 min) Albany Convict Gaol Museum (4 min) Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum (8 min) Albany Wind Farm (14 min) Wind-power station offering boardwalks & an information center, plus restrooms & coastal lookouts. Patrick Taylor Cottage (4 min) Circa-1832 cottage & English garden housing artifacts from various eras, open for self-guided tours. |