Kinjarling’s Killer Coast: A Drive Through Historic Albany

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Albany, Western Australia audio tour: Kinjarling’s Killer Coast: A Drive Through Historic Albany

This is a 31.4mi driving tour

It takes an average of 120 mins to complete.

Albany, Western Australia

Australia

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About the Tour

Menang Noongar country, Kinjarling, has been cared for by its Traditional Owners for over 40,000 years. This coast remains raw, beautiful, and packed with stories. On this driving tour, you’ll hear about how George Vancouver sailed through in 1791 and claimed it for Britain. Then, in 1826, Major Edmund Lockyer arrived on the brig Amity with soldiers and convicts to establish the first European settlement in Western Australia – Fredrickstown, later named Albany. This tour sets the history straight, but with a light touch and no lectures.

The tour starts at the Albany Surf Life Saving Club. You’ll make your way to Middleton Beach, with its calm waters and white sand, where you could enjoy a swim. You’ll pass Marine Drive Lookout and where you can appreciate stunning views over King George Sound. Along the way, you’ll feel the wild Southern Ocean, hear the wind turbines, and catch whale spouts (in season).

You’ll also drive past other scenic spots like Frenchman Bay, a beautiful turquoise bay, ideal for picnics, barbecue and swimming. The tour ends at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station, Australia’s last operating station, and now a museum with real whale skeletons and restored chaser ships.

On this scenic 120-minute driving route, you’ll have a chance to visit:

Mount Clarence ANZAC Memorial, with its panoramic harbour views and the moving Desert Mounted Corps WWI tribute
The Brig Amity at Residency Point, where there’s a full-size replica marking the exact 1826 landing and colony site
The giant turbines overlooking crashing waves at the Albany Wind Farm at The Sandpatch
The rugged, empty, and spectacular Cable Beach
The Gap & Natural Bridge, Albany’s most famous natural wonder
Jimmy Newells Harbour, a shimmering, sheltered cove

By the end of this tour, you’ll understand why this stretch of coast leaves such a strong impression, from ancient Menang heritage, to dramatic scenery, and a pivotal piece of Western Australia’s history. While it’s possible to finish the route in two hours, you could choose to make a day of it. Just bring a picnic or barbecue, swimmers, and sunscreen, and stop wherever you want, for as long as you want.

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WA Tours

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The best way to experience Western Australia’s vibrant regions is through immersive tours, whether by foot or vehicle. It’s not just about the iconic destinations, it’s the journey itself. These tours reveal hidden gems: breathtaking coastal vistas, historic streets, cultural landmarks, and the stories of locals that bring the region to life.

Western Australia’s history stretches back tens of thousands of years, rooted in rich Aboriginal culture and shaped by colonialism and settlers’ struggles. Your host, John, will guide you through this layered past, from ancient traditions to tales of resilience and local folklore. Expect a blend of profound history and quirky anecdotes that make each tour unforgettable.

These tours take you to must-see tourist sites, but also uncover lesser-known spots: scenic lookouts, historic structures, and hidden corners perfect for photos. John shares captivating stories of Indigenous heritage, colonial challenges, and peculiar local legends that echo through the region’s streets and landscapes.

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Major Landmarks

Middleton Beach
Marine Drive Rotary Lookout
Desert Mounted Corps Memorial
Brig Amity
Albany Wind Farm
The Gap
Natural Bridge
Blowholes
Frenchman Bay
Albany's Historic Whaling Station

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Start location
3-7 Flinders Parade, Middleton Beach WA 6330, Australia
Total distance

50km
Final location
81 Whaling Station Rd, Torndirrup WA 6330, Australia
Distance back to start location

9km

Directions to Starting Point

Make your way to the main parking area at Middleton Beach, directly behind the Albany Surf Life Saving Club on Flinders Parade.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Before you start, if you'd like a sit-down meal with fantastic food and good vibes, there's a great restaurant near Ellen Cove at Middleton Beach. The Three Anchors does Breakfast, Lunch - plus takeaway coffees and drinks. You can check the menu at www.threeanchors.com.au/

There's not much in the way of food along the route, although we do drive through Stirling Terrace in the center of town. There's a selection of nice restaurants there. It's not a stop on our route, but you have the flexibility to stop and restart the tour at any point.

The next is at the end of the tour, at the Historic Whaling Station. The Whalers Galley Cafe has amazing views, light lunches, and seafood. Lunch ends at 3 pm each day. https://discoverybay.com.au/blog/plan-visit/food-drink/

Picnic? Frenchman Bay has a lovely, chilled vibe and plenty of places to sit in the shade and enjoy the views, a great beach to swim and snorkel. There's a public barbecue right on the beach, but during summer, there could be a queue. The Barbie Queue.

Best time of day

10 am is perfect for this trip. Our final destination (The Whaling Station) closes at 5pm, so don't leave too late in the afternoon. At a leisurely pace, this tour will take 4 hours (including stop times), but if you're picnicking and swimming, think of it as a day trip. Make it last as long as you like, but keep the Whaling Station closing time in mind.

Precautions

Albany's sun is much stronger than it feels (and it feels strong), so wear a hat, put on sunscreen, and don't spend too long in direct sun. Sunburn can be extreme here.

The coastline is extremely dangerous. Access is allowed onto all beaches on this route, but that doesn't mean it's completely safe. King Waves are random, and dangerous, and even calm beaches have strong undercurrents and rips. Listen to the warnings included in each segment for more information.

Many of these locations are on coastal rocks. They can be steep, slippery, and in rough season, prone to waves sweeping over them.

Stay on wider paths, not small trails enclosed with scrub. If there are snakes, they'll be easier to spot on wide paths - and they tend to stay away from tracks that are busy with humans,

We recommend supervising children closely throughout the tour.

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