Heading into the Great Southern region of Western Australia is an awe-inspiring travel experience, and one of WA's top award-winning tourist destinations is Albany - located on the southern coast, 400 kilometres south of Perth.

With a wide range of accommodation to satisfy all tastes, from budget accommodation to five star hotels, modern beach houses to holiday cottages, the area caters for many different holiday adventures which include fishing, canoeing, boat cruises, whale watching, wildflower viewing, coach and off-road tours, scuba diving, sailing and hiking.

Albany has a dramatic granite coastline and is surrounded by magnificent scenery and pristine white beaches. With some of the most spectacular coastline and sheltered waterways in the world, the area is ideal for a coastal holiday. With such an extensive range of natural beauty, historical charm, unique arts and crafts and a wealth of activities, it's easy to see why Albany is so popular amongst tourists.