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Things to do in Albany, Western Australia: The Best Hiking Trails
Discover the best top things to do in Albany, Australia including Bald Head Walk Trail, Stony Hill & Peak Head, Ellen Cove Boardwalk, Quaranup-Point Possession Trail, Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve.
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1. Bald Head Walk Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Finlay122 - Perth, Australia
We had just done three days walking in the Stirling Range and I have to say I found this walk far more enjoyable and scenic. You must go prepared though as it is a long walk with no shade and definitely the domain of the FLY. Hats, suncsreen, LOTs of water and a fly net and you will be fine. The whole walk has stunning views, so take time to stop and look. Your eventually arrive at a 'bald head' looking rock, but don't be fooled into thinking that is the end...there is a rather scrabbly sand climb/slide to tackle before you reach the spectacular finale. Its listed as a Grade 5 walk (Bluff Knoll is only a Grade 4), I suspect this is may be due to the distance and perhaps the sandy scrabble..but we didn't find it any more challenging. If you enjoy bush walking give this go.
2. Stony Hill & Peak Head
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By MandyMum2014 - Perth Hills, Australia
Hang on to your hats and let the cobwebs be blown away as you ascend this amazing outcrop of granite stone. The climb is well worth the view from the top and if you are really game then embrace the gale-force winds, mount the round rock which sits on the top of the landscape, stand on one leg, reach for the skies with arms raised high and see how long you can last before you get blown off the top! It was an exhilarating experience on my birthday and at 59, it proved impressive to my family who didn't think it possible that Nana could stand on one leg, let alone on a boulder high on a cliff-side on a wild and windy day! Yay - Go the oldies! We can do it!
3. Ellen Cove Boardwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Departure250110
Lovely walk - (wheel chair friendly) - magnificent views of Middleton Beach - icing sugar coloured sand stretching all the way to Emu Point and surrounding hills and ocean. Excellent for swimming - even has a shark net and a pontoon. Even an echo of the waves coming in along the beach at one part of the board walk. Fascinating to hear it for the first time. Once you do a short walk past the jetty (aqua water like a bay in Mauritius) you will arrive at the Whale watch viewing platform - views out to Breaksea Island and Michaelmas Island in King George Sound...if you wish you can walk all the way back to Albany town with views that are unbelievable. A must do in Albany and is free....sometimes in August we have whales and their babies frolicking 30 metres off shore....wonderful to see. Come and enjoy this paradise so close to Albany. Barbara & Jeff
4. Quaranup-Point Possession Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By GraemeR6149 - Busselton, Australia
We often take this walk with our dogs. The track goes through heath, granite outcrops, laterite, beach with surf, steep granite slopes, bayside beach and all while giving the most amazing views. Take a litre of water, good shoes and a hat. In summer take your bathers!!
5. Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By FionaSmith2018 - Brisbane, Australia
Two People's Nature Reserve is about 30kms east of Albany's townsite. Follow Lower King Road towards Nanarup to Two People's Bay Road on your left if heading from Albany. The sign post is quite small and is not marked with a brown tourist attraction sign. It is probably due to it's lack of signage that Two People's Bay lives up to it's name. On my recent visit in May, apart from the ranger we were the only 2 people visiting that morning. On previous visits again apart from our own family, we did not meet any other travellers. This seclusion adds to the beauty of the area, to be one with nature. A recent addition to the reserve is a parking station fee for entering the national park. It was $8 for pensioners or $13 for a car. The cost of admission helps to improve the services available in the reserve. just to get spectacular photos and have nature to yourself it is well worth the price. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the small discovery centre with displays was closed. Along a pathway through the bush near the discovery centre is a picnic area with tables and barbecues. There is also a public toilet near the picnic grounds if needed. The grounds are on the edge of a beach. In the past I have been lucky to spot a potoroo in this bushwalking to the beach. I wasn't lucky enough to spot one on this occasion. You can either take a bush walk, or a short drive from the main discovery area carpark to Little Beach. It is a lovely bay with granite outcrops and beautiful white sandy beaches. There is a pathway down to the beach and also onto the granite rocks out into the ocean. Again there is a public toilet available if needed at this beach. A must visit, especially if you wish to enjoy a beach in relative solitude. Even during stormy weather it was enjoyable.
