Albany is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and diverse coastlines in the world – in equal turns stunningly gorgeous and fearsomely rugged.
Albany was where the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC’s) departed Australia for World War I. Today, it is home to the National Anzac Centre, Australia’s foremost museum honouring the Anzac legend.
Highlights of Albany
- The National Anzac Centre is a world-class museum that offers visitors a unique insight into the Anzac experience.
- Witness one of the most fearsome and formidable rock formations on the south coast-The Gap-in the Torndirrup National Park.
- Discover the richness of Albany’s whaling history at the only museum of its kind in the world to be housed in a formerly fully-operational whaling station. Spot migrating humpbacks and blue whales from the shore, or see them up close on board a whale watching cruise.
- Taste your way through the Great Southern wine region, Australia’s largest wine region consisting of Albany, Denmark, Porongurup, Mount Barker and Frankland River.
For more information please visit amazingalbany.com.au or albanyport.com.au
Tabs
Activities
Sightseeing Opportunities (Half Day)
- Vineyard Tours
- National Anzac Centre
- Southern Wonders Coastal Tour : 3 hours
- Historic Albany tour : 3 hours
- Nature's Wonderland tour : 3 hours
- Torndirrup National Park
- Whaleworld : Whale Museum
- Mt Romance : an Emu Farm and essential oils factory
Sightseeing Opportunities (Full Day)
- Vineyard tours
- National Anzac Centre
- Porongurup Range wineries
- Denmark township and sites
- Mt Barker township and sites
- Stirling Ranges/Bluff Knoll
- The Lily : Authentic Dutch Windmill
- The Tree Top Walk : walk through canopy of tall Karri trees
- Ancient Empire Walk : under the big Red Tingle trees
- Whale watching
Dining (Best Restaurants for Lunch and Dinner)
- Lavender Cottage
- Lime 303
- Mean Fiddler
- Nonnas Restaurant
- Rustlers Steakhouse
- The Albany
- York Street Cafe
Evening Entertainment
- Nightclubs
- Night golf
- Cinema
- Ten pin bowling
Best Hotels
- Dog Rock Motel
Best Beaches
- Middleton Beach
- Two Peoples Bay Beach/Little Beach
Golf
- Albany (Australian rated links course)
- Little Grove
Other Sporting Activities
- Bowls
- Sailing
- Diving : scuba and snorkel
- Surfing
- Gymnasium/swimming pool
Best Shopping Areas
- Central Business District : 1 km
Specialty Products
- Art
- Wine
Customs
Working hours |
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Customs Officers | 24 hours |
Quarantine Officials | 24 hours |
Immigration Officials | As for Customs |
Customs and Immigration |
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Passenger Manifest | Three copies at the first port of call with one copy to Immigration with the passengers card one copy to Customs and the third copy to remain on board the ship. |
Embarking Passenger Manifest | 3 copies - 1 to Customs 1 to Port 1 stays |
Crew Manifest | 2 - 1 at first port to Immigration 2nd stays. |
Stores List | 2 (Aust. Customs Service and Sydney Ports Corporation |
Customs Declaration(Ship) | 1 (Australian Customs Service) |
Customs Declaration(Crew) | 2 (Australian Customs Service) |
Forms Comments | All forms listed above are produced at the first Australian port of call and then one copy of each form travels on board the ship to be produced at subsequent ports. |
Customs Declaration(Passengers) | One at first Australian port of call only. |
Port health |
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Health Declaration | One (pratique) at first Australian port of call only |
Ground Operations
The following Ground Handlers are CDU members and supply superior ground handling services throughout Australia.
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Port Approach
Approach |
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Arrival Departure Restrictions | No |
Tidal Variation | 1 metre |
Prevailing Currents | nil |
Prevailing Winds | |
Length of Channel | 3700 metres |
Depth of Channel | 12.2 metres |
Comments | N/A |
Depth and breadth of turning basin |
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Location of Turning Basin | Diameter: Depth: N/A |
420 metres | |
12.2 metres | |
Other points | Good protection, harbour has no swell |
Pilotage |
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Pilotage Name | Albany Port Authority |
Pilotage Address | 85 Brunswick Road ALBANY WA 6330 |
Pilotage Phone No | 61 8 9892 9000 |
Pilotage Fax No | 61 8 9417 566 |
Is Pilotage Compulsory | Yes |
Position of Pilot Pickup | King Point Light Bearing 292ᄚ True. 3 nautical miles |
Distance from Berth | 5 nautical miles |
Pilot VHF Channel | 12 |
Description of Pilot Boat | 15 metre white hull, orange superstructure, fibreglass purpose built vessel |
Pilot Hours | 24 hour port. Overtime before 0730 and after 1530 |
Pilotage Fees | Included in port charges (30c GRT) |
Port Services
Shipping agents |
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The following CDU members offer superior service throughout the region. | |
Barwil Agencies Oceania | |
Address | 9/189 Kent Street |
SYDNEY NSW 2000 | |
Telephone | +61 2 9439 7223 |
24 hour contact +61 416 189 760 | |
Fax | +61 2 9439 8587 |
Website | www.barwil.com |
sydney@barwil.com.au | |
Services | Contact: Greg Coopman. |
Oceania Maritime Services(OMS) | |
Address | Level 12, 15-19 Bent Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 |
Telephone | 61 2 82273000 |
24 hour contact | +61 411 123 013 |
Fax | +61 2 92230029 |
Website | N/A |
cruises@oceaniamaritime.com.au | |
Services | Rebecca Reid |
Information on other Shipping Agents can be obtained from the Port Authority (see Port Operator). | |
Towage |
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Are tugs available | Yes - 2 tugs available |
Are tugs compulsory | Yes |
Tug operator`s name | Svitzer |
Tug operator`s fax | n/a |
Ship or tug lines | Tugs |
Tug working hours | 24 Hours as required |
Linesman |
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Working hours | 0730 TO 1530 |
Port officials | |
Working hours | 0730 TO 1530 |
Overtime | As required |
Stevedoring |
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Stevedoring Name | or details of suitable stevedores, please contact the Shipping Agent |
Stevedoring Address | n/a |
Stevedoring Telephone | n/a |
Stevedoring Fax | n/a |
Working Hours | n/a |
Provedoring |
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For details of several quality, competitively priced provedores please contact the Shipping Agent. | |
Telephones | |
Telephones | Yes |
How many | 2 |
Notice required | Yes |
Bunkering |
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Fuel Grades | Diesel |
Quay or barge | Quay pipeline |
Suppliers | BP Aust Shell Oil Company |
Water |
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Fresh Water | Yes |
Exquay or barge | Quay |
No of hoses | 8 water points |
Capacity per hose/hour | 20kl 40kl with booster |
Tonnes per hour guaranteed | Mains 20 tph Booster 50 tph |
Type of connect | Female |
Connect size in inches | 4 inches |
Dry garbage |
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Dry garbage | By arrangement |
Barge alongside | Nil |
Containers available | Rubbish skip bins |
Size of containers | Variable |
Number available | Unlimited |
Incineration or dump | By arrangement |
Facilities to transport | No sewage only waste oil |
Wet garbage |
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Wet garbage | By arrangement |
Ship or shore pump | n/a |
Sludge disposal | Yes |
Sludge details | Road tankers |
Charges |
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Port Charges | 30c GRT + $825/8hr period berth hire |
Repair facilities |
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Nearest dry dock | Fremantle for up to 123 metres length and 8104 tonnes. Otherwise Sydney - Australian Defence Industries - Garden Island. |
Length | 347 metres beam 40 metres. |
Maximum Tonnage | 100000 tonnes deadweight (according to vessel des |
Divers Available | Yes |
Engineering facilities | Yes |
Dredging |
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Dredging undertaken | Yes |
Dredging when | 21/3/85. |
Port Operator
Port operator |
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Name | Albany Port Authority |
Address | 85 Brunswick Road ALBANY WA 6330 |
Telephone | 61 8 9892 9000 |
Facsimile | 61 8 9841 7566 |
Web Site | www.albanyport.com.au |
Email Address | lindy.otoole@albanyport.com.au |
Berth details |
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Berth | Number 1 |
Maximum draft | 9.8 metres |
Tidal variation | 1 metre |
Berth length | 209 metres |
Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships | Yes |
Are other ships able to dock | Yes |
Cargo ships at dock | Yes |
Security fences | Yes |
Berth | Number 2 |
Maximum draft | 9.8 metres |
Tidal variation | 1 metre |
Berth length | 172 metres |
Guaranteed berthing for cruise ships | Yes |
Are other ships able to dock | Yes |
Cargo ships at dock | Yes |
Security fences | Yes |
Nearest ports |
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Australia | Fremantle, Bunbury, Esperance |
Nearest Overseas Port | Bali |
Terminal
Terminal facilities |
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Terminal Building | No |
Meet and Greet Facilities | Yes |
Toilet Facilities | Yes |
Telephones | 50 metres |
Availability of Maps and/or Brochures | Yes |
Souvenir Shopping | Yes |
Money Exchange | Yes |
Is the US Dollar Accepted? | Yes |
Transport |
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Closest Airport to Pier | Albany |
Distance to Airport | 11 kms |
Transport to Airport | Yes |
Can Passengers Walk to Town | Yes |
Drive Time from Pier to Shuttle Stop | n/a |
Distance from Pier to Town Centre | 1 km |
Are Shuttle Buses Necessary | Can be arranged |
Suggested Shuttle Stop in Town | n/a |
Availability of Taxis at Pier | Yes |
Availability of Public Transport at Pier | No |
Other Forms of Transport at Pier | No |
Tour buses |
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Distance from Ship to Tour Buses | Ship`s side |
What is the Normal Coach Capacity | 40 passengers |
Are Tour Buses Air Conditioned | Yes |
Are Refreshments Provided on Buses | Yes |
Are Cold Towels Provided on Buses | Yes |
Are Step Stools Provided on Buses | Yes |
Tourism
Tourism operators in Western Australia:
Tourism operators