Albany Harbourside Apartments and Houses

Mark and Louisa Wareing are very happy to welcome visitors to the beautiful seaside City Of Albany. Western Australia's first European settlement has a population of 28,000.

What ever your interests they can be catered for, from wineries to diving, fishing, surfing, golf, cycling, to bushwalking, birdwatching, historical buildings, whale watching to just lazing around on our beautiful clean tranquil beaches or enjoying the many cultural events Albany has to offer. We have rugged coastlines, magnificent scenery and many parks & playgrounds. Something for everyone...

Albany Harbourside, in the heart of the city, at 8 Festing Street is positioned in Albany's historical precinct, 400 metres from Princess Royal Harbour, across from the full size replica of the sailing ship "Brig Amity", museum and the "Old Albany Gaol", and just 400 meters from the main street (York Street) and all its amenities and services (visitor centre, restaurants, shops, Post Office etc). Mark & Louisa invite you to experience our fully appointed apartments and houses.

Albany Harbourside provides the complete home away from home, all fully self-contained accommodation, ideal for family holidays or just a night away. All our facilities have reverse cycle air conditioning, a laundry with drier, all linen/bedding supplied, full modern kitchen, lounges with TV, CD player, DVD and radio, each with its own private courtyard.

Our 2 storey apartments can sleep up to 6 people, with 2 bedrooms and a bathroom (including bath, shower and toilet) upstairs and a spacious living area, laundry and second toilet downstairs. All queen size beds have electric blankets for your comfort. We have a safe children's play area and barbeque facilities located within our garden, as well as secure off-road parking to help make your stay care free. Tariffs begin at $175 per night.

Our ground floor 2 bedroom apartments, finished to the same high standard can sleep up to 4 (1 Queen sized bed, 2 single beds) with folding bed if needed. All our accommodation have telephone for your convenience. Tariffs begin at $150 per night.

We have our delightful Harbourside Cottage, ideally located next door at number 6 Festing st. Relax on the front verandah of this 100 year old fully renovated home and soak in the view.

Our beautifully decorated self-contained 3 bedroom house can sleep 6 people (2 queen beds and 2 single beds). Tariffs for Harbourside cottage begin at $150 per night This delightful cottage offers the ideal home away from home for couples and families.

Our latest addition, the Bungalow is a real charmer. Looking onto our garden playground, from its wide verandahs this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is in a beautiful private setting. Bedding : 2 Queen size beds, 2 single beds, 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds in lounge. Watch the many visiting birds nestled in the bottlebrushes or playing in your own sunny garden area. Tariffs begin at $185 per night

The original 1924 Albany Roads Board Building opposite the Old Gaol Museum with fabulous 3.6 metre ornate ceilings in the spacious lounge/dining room, and now  with a brand new kitchen, laundry, 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, plus great views to the harbour.

The townhouse has 2 queen size beds, 3 singles and a rollaway trundle, all the comforts of home , heaps of room, all totally self contained, relax in air conditioned comfort.

Located in Albany's historic precinct, only a 300 metre stroll to York Street or the waters edge,  for whatever your interests, from wining, dining, shopping, fishing, museums and galleries.

Stirling Townhouse also boasts a north  facing sunny courtyard with barbeque and outdoor setting for relaxation in a protected  and private garden area.

Tariffs for Stirling Townhouse begin at $195 per night for 2 people.

Ideally located off Stirling Terrace, next to the Old Post Office Building, approximately 800 meters from Albany Harbourside our Foreshore Apartment is a 2 minute walk to restaurants, shopping and nightlife.

Featuring a large balcony with fabulous views over Princess Royal Harbour, our 1 bedroom apartment boasts a queen bed, bath shower, reverse cycle air conditioning, kitchen, lounge with TV, DVD, stereo and phone/fax and guest laundry.

Please note our Foreshore Apartment is located near the Port of Albany. There are train movements (grain and woodchips), depending on the season.

Tariffs begin at $145 per night. Long term rates are negotiable.

Located high on Mt. Clarence, featuring magnificent panoramic harbour and city views, our Earl Street Apartments are a dream location. Each apartment has 3 bedrooms (2 queen beds and 1 single) and 2 bathrooms (one with bath).

Full kitchen facilities, laundry, with balcony and spectacular water views on both levels.

There is an interconnecting door available if desired. Located within a kilometre walk of York Street,  (main street), restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.

Make Albany Harbourside the high point of your holiday. Earl Street Apartments are ideal. With all your creature comforts catered for, tariffs begin at $195 per night.

If you are coming to Albany by way of bus or plane, we are quite happy to collect and return you to your departure point. Our location means you can be vehicle free and still enjoy a lot of what Albany has to offer.

Tariffs at Albany Harbourside begin at $145.00 per night for two people. Extra adults charged @ $25 per night. Children charged @ $20 per night. School holidays and long weekends Tariffs begin @  $170.00  per night.

We offer first class facilities in an ideal location, with hundreds of very satisfied and returning customers, and invite you to join us for some southern hospitality.

If you have any queries please email us at hside@agn.net.au or you may wish to telephone or fax us on 08 9842 1769.

Best regards Mark and Louisa.

Albany

Albany was the first established European settlement in Western Australia and is now one of the largest cities outside of Perth with a population of approximately 30,000. A thriving City, seaport and the administrative hub for the region. Albany has one of the most attractive coastline settings; endowed with an interesting history and an abundance of attractions and activities. Its about a 4 1/2 hours drive from Perth and less than an hour by air. It offers visitors cooler summers and mild winters.

There are so many attractions in and around Albany it is impossible to do justice to them all; thats why we invite you to tell us what interests you when making a booking, so that we can customise a break around your interests and budget! We have used visitor feedback for the places that they consider a must see whilst in the area, and have listed these below (in no particular order).

Eco walks in and around the region range from 20 minutes to 4 hours and will suit different levels of fitness. The walks can be framed around different interests, for example flora, fauna, bird life and coastline. Albanys natural walking trails are at the heart of what is widely recognised as one of the most incredibly biodiverse environments for walkers anywhere in Australia. A comprehensive guide of safe walks is available on request. The guide costs $5.50 (including post and packaging).

Sea fishing, diving, and river cruises occur throughout the year.

The old convict built gaol, located in the central business area, serves as a museum and is a useful starting point for those interested in the history of the region. The restorations to the gaol have left the period features carefully preserved.

Princess Royal Fortress, built in the 19th Century because of its strategic importance in the protection of the King George Sound and Princess Royal Harbour. It serves today as a military museum and heritage centre. The various items of military weaponry and heavy gun emplacements are on public display. The view from the Fort is fantastic. If you enjoy a great value hearty breakfast, look no further than the Fortress Cafe.

If old English style of Pubs is high on your agenda, you will need look no further than the Earl of Spencer in the centre of Albany, it is as good as you will see and enjoy any where, complete with English beer and great meals.

The Desert Corps and War Memorial located at Mt Clarence in the heart of Albany, in the same locality as the Fort. It stands as a stark reminder of their valiant war effort and also a reminder that the Australian Army contingent departed from Albany for Gallipoli. The site also provides for some fantastic views of Princess Royal Harbour.

Brig Amity, a full scale replica of the original vessel which brought the first settlers and convicts to Albany in 1826 is located at the Harbours edge, 2 minutes walk from the City.

Cosy Corner and Shelley Beach are about a half hour from the City, as you head towards Denmark. Both are terrific beaches for fishing, picnicing and camping spots. Dont go without your camera!

The Albany Wind Farm is just 12 kilometres from the City centre, it is the site of a $43 million project which is unrivalled in Australia The are 12 turbines, perched high on their 65 metre towers, each turbine has three 35 metre blades, wider than most passenger aircraft wing spans. Even if you have no interest in technology, the wind farm provides an insight into the future in terms of environmentally friendly power generation. Well worth the visit!

Wildflowers are one of the best kept secrets of the region. Of the 10,000 plant species, which naturally occur in Western Australia, over half are found through out the south-west and are easily discovered in walks or when meandering around the region by road. Although there is always something in flower, the main wildflower season extends from August until December, with the peak flowering period usually between September and November.

If you are seeking a more relaxing or indulgent holiday, we suggest you pay a visit to the Mount Romance Sandalwood Factory.

For those who wish to visit the oldest consecrated church in Western Australia, this can be achieved by taking a visit to the St Johns Anglican Church in York Street.

You should also keep in mind Albanys 18 hole public golf course.

Denmark

Denmark, Western Australia. Is a picturesque country town, nestled on the tranquil Denmark River and Wilson Inlet, surrounded by magnificent and a cascading forest which reaches into the waters edge. Named in the early 1800s after Alexander Denmark, a naval physician. The town gained some notoriety in the 1970s with a small a hippy commune which evolved from the idyllic and tranquil life style. The area presents a perfect picture of naturally occurring and stunning contrasts; Denmark remains among one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western Australia and is an absolute must for your travel itinerary.

Must sees include William Bay, Greens Pool and the William Bay National Park.

William Bay is located about 14 kilometres east of Denmark - it can be best described as awe inspiring. The low rock shelves which extend over a hundred metres out to sea and the pools of water that form, create a mosaic of contrasting colours against the dramatic scenery, making the Bay and Greens Pool arguably the prettiest spots on the southern coast. It is also surrounded by a National Park that covers approximately 1800 hectacres.

The Albany and Denmark region has over 50 wineries and these produce some of the finest wines in Australia. Many of the red and white varieties have achieved international recognition, together with other varieties grown in the south west, particularly Margaret River.

The Porongurup Ranges and National Park

Located approximately 40 kilometres north of Albany. The range is 12 kilometres long and up to 670 metres high. The Porongurup National Park covers over 2,500 hectares. There are over 750 plant species including 55 different specie of orchid found in the range together with an abundance of different bird and wildlife

In early spring, the range bursts into every imaginable colour. There are numerous bush tracks which weave through out the park, suiting different fitness and skill levels. The views are fantastic, on a clear day you can see seemingly for ever into the distance with the backdrop of the Southern Ocean

Stirling Ranges

The craggy peaks which stretch for 65 kilometres seem to rise abruptly from nowhere and stand out in contrast to the relatively flat farmland. It was English Captain Mathew Flinders who provided the first recorded sighting of the mountain range in 1802. The range was subsequently named in 1835 in honour of the first Western Australian Governor Captain James Stirling.

The Chester Pass Road runs through the centre of the park and provides easy access to the mountains, although the overall scenery can be enjoyed from the comfort of your vehicle, in reality you will only experience the flora and fauna at its best by taking advantage of the many walks. The park is one of the worlds most important areas for flora, with 1,500 species. More species occur in the Stirling Range than in the entire British Isles and 87 plant species found in the Stirling Range occur nowhere else on earth.

A word of caution, if you are intent on walking, seek advice from the local Ranger first. Water is often very hard to obtain and parties walking here must be prepared to carry all of their water requirements and to be prepared for sudden change of weather, mists and wind chill. It is also important to understand that rain can occur at any time.

Bluff Knoll stands 1,095 metres above sea level

The peak can be reached by following a well formed bush track but it does require a reasonable degree of fitness. If in doubt seek medical advice. It takes about four hours (weather and fitness level permitting) to complete the six-kilometre return climb using the pre-formed track.

Best time to visit is late spring and early summer (October to December) Winter, between June and August, is cold and wet, and visitors should come prepared. Even in spring the weather can be unpredictable, particularly higher in the range. Sudden cold changes cause the temperature to drop and rain or hail to set in. All visitors are strongly advised not to enter the bush or use footpaths on days of extreme fire danger.

The range is one of few places in Western Australia where snow occasionally falls. Snow probably falls on the highest peaks several times each year.

Walpole

The small picturesque town of Walpole was originally established as a group settlement for farmers in the 1930s. This was followed by the development of a timber milling industry.

It is better known today for the surrounding Valley of Giants - in the Walpole Nornalup National Park, where it is home to some of the tallest trees in the world, including Jarrah, Karri and Tingle Trees and the world famous Tree top walk. The tree top walk provides the opportunity for visitors to walk safely across a canopy of the tall timbers.

The tranquil rivers, inlets and adjoining wilderness areas also provide a wide range of activities for visitors to enjoy. These can include fishing, canoeing, white-water rafting, bushwalking, power boating and skiing.