Albany's Historic Whaling Station

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What to expect

Albany's Historic Whaling Station is a unique attraction that showcases the city's whaling history. The station features an intact whale processing factory and a whale chasing ship, the Cheynes IV, which is the world's only preserved Whalechaser ship. Visitors can explore the museum exhibits, view short films, and discover a giant blue whale skeleton and scrimshaw art. The station also has a Regional Wildflower Garden with over 100,000 species of native plants and an Australian Wildlife Park with friendly native animals. The place is suitable for families and provides an engaging and educational experience for all ages

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Fun Things to do in Albany, Western Australia

Fun Things to do in Albany, Western Australia
This family's experience:

Activities: We went to the whaling station and learned about Albany's history of whaling

Highlights: The kids loved seeing the whale museum and learning about the different species of whales, while we enjoyed learning about the history of whaling in Albany ✨