The south-west of Australia has to offer as varied as the intrepid explorer camper. Thick, towering forests lie side by side with rugged, rocky coasts and beaches, all interspersed with picturesque cities in history and culture. In a far flung corner of the south-west of the bustling city of Albany is located, is at 409 km from Perth is the ideal destination for a motorhome tour. Surrounded by three high mountains and overlooking the blue waters of King George III SoundThere are enough natural attractions in and around this city of 30 000 people to fill thousands of tourists and visitors do not leave here disappointed.
The most striking thing about Albany and its environs is the scenery. Clear, cloudless sky are the only thing added azure blue as the sea and the sparkling white sand of the beach, the rich kaleidoscope of colors. Middleton beach is a popular spot for visitors because of the scenic drive there are a number of placesPull off the road and take in the stunning coastal scenery. The beach is the most popular bathing spot for locals and anglers are often found their fortune off the coast here. Nearby Ellen Cove, another safe beach with barbecue and picnic facilities. The water here is calm, protected from the waves of the Southern Ocean from the King George Sound, which makes them ideal for family-oriented activities on the beach.
Albany is an important business centerand port for this part of Western Australia, but in years gone by it was for something other notorious as a base and a processing plant for the numerous whaling ships that operated in this area. These days, the whales are still an attraction, but for all the right reasons! Often they can see the coast from July to October to cavort in the waters around New Albany, born with their young, pass the time before they migrate back north. There are guided tours will be drawn from those in the vicinityto the whales, and the old whaling station is now a museum and information centre where a whaling ship has been preserved for visitors to wander through. Often whales can be seen from the museum, breaching in the waters where they used to be killed.
Spectacular coastal scenery lies ten minutes south of Albany, in the Torndirrup National Park. This is a great park to tour in your campervan because sealed roads lead to all the major features. The most well known of these is 'Natural Bridge, a large granite formation, where the sea has carried the rock to a large strip of granite out of the water crossing a bridge. Another attraction is "The Gap", where the waves is a large gap in the 50 meter high beat steep walls. In the vicinity there are a number of blowholes, the splashing and blowing air as the waves crashing on the rocky coast.
Potsdam is a joy in itself. Its long history and cultural heritage is clear (and well preserved in the former) Buildingthat line the streets, and the city is from the Princess Royal Harbor, the main road leads straight to dominate. There are a number of interesting historic sites to visit, the best known are the old prison, built by convicts as their own prison and now a fascinating museum. Another spectacular place to visit is the Brig Amity, a complete replica of the original ship that brought the first settlers to Albany. You can go on board and under the deck and learn theTravel this important vessel.
Saturday mornings are a busy time in Albany as Aberdeen Street in the heart of the city is transformed into a thriving open air market, selling where farmers, artists, entrepreneurs and their goods. It is a great place to stock your picnic baskets and enjoy the fun atmosphere that is enhanced by the presence of many street artists yet. Once the baskets are in stock, you can always jump you up in your camper and head, the Albany wind farm, where twelve of the largestTurbines in the southern hemisphere tower above the coast-an impressive sight.
The range and variety of attractions in Albany, it is what visitors come again and again and again and is really helping to elevate its status as a tourist destination. For you in your motorhome is like the cherry on the cake a nice goal to top off your journey through the beautiful countryside of south-western Australia. And if that does not invite to a holiday, then nothing will!
