The Weekend Getaway is an exclusive
offer and comprises of a free retail package
of Albany branded merchandise
including wine with an overall RRP value of not
less than $100. The offer only applies to bookings through StayNow for two or more days which are made and taken during the period 14th April through to 31st October 2009. The offer does not apply to long weekends, public and school holidays. The accommodation options available in this wonderful offer are listed below.

WEEKEND GETAWAY

Start by heading straight for the City of Albany, a place so different to most, the first West Australian European settlement. Albany is a place of many striking contrasts, beauty and coastlines. If you are driving from Perth, allow 4 to 5 hours, head south along the Albany Highway. En route you will encounter pastoral landscapes, mountain ranges, some of the States finest wineries.

Once you arrive in Albany and drive down the main arterial road, York Street, names like Prince Albert, Darwin, Lawson, Tim Winton, have all walked the citys main thoroughfare or contributed in one way or another, to its colourful history.

 

HISTORIC PLACES

So much of the historic past has been fully restored and preserved for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. There are any number of fascinating historical attractions in and around the City, the first consecrated church in West Australia St. Johns is located in York Street. If you are into history there is one experience you really will enjoy, Old Farm Strawberry Hill a sobering reminder of times past, definitely not to be missed.

 

York Street will lead you to Princess Royal
Harbour and King George Sound which literally surround Albany. At the end of the Frenchmans Bay peninsula you will discover the old whaling station, which again is all part of the colourful history of Albany. The whaling station and the adjoining wild life park is also worth a visit. On the other hand you may be more content with the breathtaking views from Mount Clarence and Mount Melville.

PLENTY TO SEE AND DO

At the summit of Mt Clarence is the fantastic bronze memorial to the Anzacs, depicting the agony of war, an Australian horseman helping a fallen New Zealand comrade, it is very moving and touches the hearts of every Australian.

What will be become very clear is that Albanys attractions are certainly diverse enough to cater for most. Its a great place to enjoy a relaxing weekend break, whether its wining and dining in the many restaurants, or exploring the local galleries and craft shops, or enjoying a conducted walking tour by J.Js around the city and learning about its colourful past, you wont be bored.

 

The impressive ship on the Albany harbour foreshore catches most by surprise; it is in fact a full scale
replica of the Brig Amity the ship that brought the first settlers and convicts to Albany in 1826.
It is certainly worthy of a mooch around. Metres away are the convict built Old Gaol, which is today
an interesting museum- and by the way the ghosts are friendly! The five minute drive out of the City takes you to Middleton Beach, there are plenty of opportunities to pull off the road and enjoy the beautiful seascape including King George Sound, Michaelmas and Breaksea Islands.

Wait a moment we are not finished yet; Bushwalking, visiting the local national parks, whale watching or enjoying a pint in the Earl of Spencer the states oldest pub, its all part of the experience. It is a beautiful spot to get a way and unwind. Incidentally, six kilometres from the town centre is the Albany Wind Farm, one of Australias biggest with twelve of the largest wind turbines in the Southern Hemisphere. So, maybe two days wont be long enough!

The StayNow team is actually based in Albany, they would claim there is no substitute for local knowledge. The team have no hesitation in sharing their knowledge and recommendations.

 

 

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