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Valley of the Giants Tree
Top Walks
Explore Western
Australia’s world famous forest of gigantic tingle trees-from
the forest floor and from 40 meters up in the canopy. The world
class Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk soars gently upwards
amidst the Tingle foliage and opens up a world of birds and
flowers that most people never see. The walkway gained
international attention for its innovative design and the
exciting experience it offers. Dress according to weather
conditions, walking shoes recommended. Allow 45-60 minutes. |
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Details
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Opening Hrs:
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9am – 4.15pm daily
(except Christmas Day)
During WA Christmas school holidays extended hours 8am –
5.15pm
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Pricing:
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Adults AUD 6.00,
Children (6-15 yrs) AUD 2.50, Family 2 Adults plus children
AUD 14.00.
Please purchase your tickets from the Walpole Visitor Centre
or from the Valley Giants Top Walk.
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Contact:
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08 9841 9377
Information 08 9841 9290 Email: avc@albanytourist.com.au |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Valley of
the Giants Rd. Tingledale |
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WA Museum Albany
The museum overlooks
picturesque Princess Royal Harbour, on the site of first
European settlement in Western Australia. The Museum in Albany
provides exhibitions, public programs, educational programs and
information on the unique natural and social history of the
region, both past and present. Discover Western Australia's
oldest historic precinct and the stories of Major Lockyer, the
convicts, the settlers and the explorers who came before.
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Details
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Opening
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10am – 5pm daily
2pm – 5pm Boxing Day & Anzac Day
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday
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Pricing:
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Admission fee may
apply for special exhibitions
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Contact:
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Phone: +618 9841
4844, fax: +618 9841 4027 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Residency
Road, Albany. Right on the foreshore at the bottom of York
Street. |
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Whale World Albany
Whale World is
situated on the site of the old Cheynes Beach Whaling Station,
located at the southern coast of King George Sound in Albany,
Western Australia. The station ceased whaling operations and was
decommissioned in 1978. Now an international tourist icon, it is
also acknowledged as one of the State's most significant tourist
attractions. |
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Details
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Opening
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9am – 5pm daily.
Closed on Christmas Day.
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Pricing:
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Adults AUD 20.00,
Concessions AUD 18.00 (senior cards, pension cards, YHA
backpackers card, full time student ID), Family AUD 45.00
(2adults & 3 children), Child 6-12 yrs AUD 9.00, Students 15-18
full time student ID AUD 15.00, Child under 6 yrs free.
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Contact:
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Phone: +61(0)8
9844 4021, fax: +61(0)8 9844 4621 |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Frenchman
Bay Road, Albany Western Australia 6330. |
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Cheynes Beach Albany
Cheynes Beach is a
protected cove; it is an accessible beach that stretches for
kilometres with turquoise blue waters and sparkling white sandy
beach. Cheynes Beach offers a diversity of activities from
excellent fishing, boating, water sports, whale watching, bush
walking, wildflowers and native fauna. The area is surrounded by
Waychinnicup National Park which contains a beautiful inlet and
unique rock formations. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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None.
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Pricing:
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None.
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Contact:
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Bookings 08 9841
9377 Information 08 9841 9290 Email: avc@albanytourist.com.au |
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Getting
Here:
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Address: Cheynes
Beach Rd. (off the South Coast Highway) |
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Waychinicup National Park
It consists of
beautiful unspoilt coastal scenery, secret world of small
streams, waterfalls and moss-covered boulders. Rare animals are
protected in these gullies by the fortunate combination of bare
rock and lush vegetation. The major attraction at the
Waychinicup National Park is the inlet of the Waychinicup River,
with its beautiful shiny polished rocks. Other activities
include swimming, bushwalking, rock climbing and nature studies. |
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Details
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Opening
Hrs:
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None specified.
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Pricing:
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None specified.
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Contact:
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Bookings 08 9841
9377 Information 08 9841 9290 Email: avc@albanytourist.com.au |
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Getting
Here:
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Location: Accessed
via Cheynes Beach Rd. |
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