Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to Albany.

Whaling station

09:00–17:00 · Every dayLast entry 16:15. Closed 25 December

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the station

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station is on Frenchman Bay, about 22 km from Albany: a 30-minute drive along Frenchman Bay Road.

• By car: follow Frenchman Bay Road from Albany for about 30 minutes; there is accessible parking on site.
• From Perth: Albany is about 400 km south-east of Perth, so plan the station as part of a longer trip.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• Accessible toilets for visitors.
• Undercover picnic areas with free gas barbecues.
• A gift shop and a whale-themed playground.
• The Whalers Galley Café, open 09:00–16:00.

Allow two to three hours for the whaling station and about an hour for the wildlife park and garden. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

Most of the site can be reached by wheelchair and pram, and wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge. The inside of the whale chaser Cheynes IV is not accessible, and some large motorised wheelchairs may find parts of the wildlife park difficult. Assistance animals are welcome at the whaling station, but no animals are allowed in the wildlife park or the wildflower garden.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask station staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Explore the station thoughtfully

• Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
• Keep to visitor areas, follow staff guidance and take care on the ship and the old factory decks.
• Smoking and animals are not permitted on the site.
• Commercial photography and filming, including product promotion, need permission.
• Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

A little care helps protect the station and its machinery for everyone.

Make time for a pause

The Whalers Galley Café serves light lunches, seafood, coffee and cakes from 09:00 to 16:00, with lunch from 11:00 to 15:00. You are also welcome to bring a picnic to the undercover areas.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

No food or drink may be taken into the wildlife park, so plan breaks at the café or the picnic areas.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: go to the ticket desk at the station and follow your ticket’s instructions.
• Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, a warm layer against the wind off the sea and a charged phone make the day easier.
• Leave space to linger: allow two to three hours for the station and about an hour for the wildlife park and garden.