Albany

 

We have spent a few days in and around Albany, we both really like the town, it is quite big and is serviced by all the major trade suppliers and retail outlets but has also managed to retain its original main street charm with eccentric and quirky feel that has little shops housed in original heritage buildings in a beautiful wide main street.

We were greeted at the information centre by Sue, she was fabulous in explaining the attractions of the area and just had a really happy and positive nature. They have two pairs of Interactive Virtual Reality Goggles that show the highlights of the area also, it was great experience, 11 out of 10 for this info centre.

Below are the photos from The Natural Bridge and the GAP, which is a platform that is cantilevered over a natural canyon in the ocean cliffs.

Albany holds a lot of history with the staging of the ANZAC troops in Princess Royal Harbour, it was here that 30,000 Australian and New Zealand men left for world war 1 on 1st of November 1914. For many of these people Albany was the last they saw of Australia. We spent some time around the Princess Royal Fortress, and the National Anzac Centre, had a tour from the local volunteers, a timely break in the weather allowed us to spend time at the ANZAC Memorial on the top of Mount Clarence. We were fortunate to visit whilst the field of light exhibition was still being shown on the Avenue of Honour. We found many different occasions to reflect on the amazingly brave Men & Women who helped form who we are, and what we have today.