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Spend a day exploring the world’s only complete whaling station tourism attraction and gain fascinating insight into Albany’s colorful past. Follow informative trails to learn the stories of the men and women whose livelihood depended on Australia’s whaling industry. There are a variety of activities to experience and see such as short films within the converted whale oil tanks, a giant blue whale skeleton display, precious scrimshaw art, and a world-renowned marine animal art collection. You may even climb aboard the Cheynes IV, the world’s only preserved Whalechaser ship. Afterwards, relax in a café overlooking one of Albany’s most picturesque bays and enjoy free BBQ facilities in a beautiful Regional Wildflower Garden.
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
Enjoy the 20-minute scenic drive from Albany CBD on your way to Albany's Historic Whaling Station. Find yourself immersed in the sights and sounds of the whaling industry. Enjoy short films within the converted whale oil tanks and hop aboard the Cheynes IV, the world’s only preserved Whale chaser ship. Be amazed by a giant blue whale skeleton, enjoy a world-renowned marine animal art collection, and view precious scrimshaw art. If you have some spare time before the tour, you can visit the museum exhibits filled with authentic, whaling artifacts and memorabilia, or relax in the café overlooking one of Albany’s most picturesque bays. This unique, biodiverse location is also home to many native plants which are on display in the Regional Wildflower Garden. Enjoy free BBQ facilities in the gardens and learn about the friendly collection of native animals at the Australian Wildlife Park. With so much to explore you can spend the entire day at Albany's Historic Whaling Station.
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Free BBQ facilities
All activities
Food and drinks
Lunch
Albany's Historic Whaling Station
81 Whaling Station Rd Frenchman Bay Australia
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CanuckAlberta,27 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This has become one of my favorite museums ever. Much of the equipment from the last functioning whaling station in Australia has been retained and preserved making the experience more meaningful. Cheynes IV looks just like the last day it went to sea, lots of good info and 1st person accounts. I found the processing area very cool and you can picture the men flensing the huge animals out on the deck. My favorite part was the whale skeletons and you get an appreciation of the size of the creatures. We spent 3 hours here no problem, lots of stuff to keep the kids entertained as well, highly recommend a visit here.
hbhakh,21 thg 3, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We took this tour from a cruise ship. The group was led by a guide for about 30 minutes and then we had time to browse the exhibits. The groups were a little big but I think that was the cruise line's fault. The tour was very interesting and the exhibits are excellent. We particularly enjoyed the whaling ship and whale skeletons. This was a highlight of our visit to Albany
JamesE534,10 thg 2, 2026
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We spent most of the day here and it was excellent. All staff very friendly and the exhibits were superb. Well presented story and the ability to tour the whaling sharp was superb. We also visited the cafe for lunch and the food was superb.
Spectacle64,4 thg 2, 2026
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Admission desk also served as paypoint for shop for shop - with only one person manning, so lots of queues. Cafe - 20 minute wait for a coffee that was so bad we left having taken first sip. Wildlife Park was a concern. Not good conditions for animals to be held in - felt very much like an old-school zoo, which is not a compliment. Obviously a major tourist attraction/trap with lots of coaches outside. So busy in fact that, although we had paid $70 for 2x tickets, we abandoned and left.
Navigate14500050325,1 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
So much to see and do, in every building and nook, and on the ship. The quality of the curation, the insights of the volunteer guides who had worked there before whaling ceased, and topped off with delicious scones with jam & cream and milkshakes overlooking the bay made it a wonderful and very interesting day out for all of us. There was too much to see and do, and we didn’t make it to the botanic gardens and wildlife park in our half day visit - they have a policy to happily extend the ticket so we can visit tomorrow. Definitely recommend as a memorable must see.








William C,11 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Interesting piece of history displayed at an old whale processing center also has a small Australian wildlife enclosure and old whaling ship. ⁸
Oscardog16,8 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
The museum is well laid out with many signs in English. I didn’t see any other languages which is a pity. Most areas have easy access for mobility impaired customers (obviously not up the decks of the whaling ship). We came on a cruise ship and found that none of the local tour operators were offering tours to the whaling station on the day our ship was in port. Unfortunately, the public transport stops about 12kms short of this museum. There were no hire car companies within the vicinity of the port. We contacted the tourist information centre in advance and obtained taxi contact details but abandoned that idea and paid the exorbitant amount for a tour from the ship. We later heard from other cruise passengers that they could not find a taxi in town despite being told that they could get one from behind the visitor information centre. If you are on a cruise you may have to pay through the nose to visit this outstanding attraction.




Jean M,22 thg 11, 2025
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This a truly interesting and original place to visit. It displays a comprehensive exhibition around whaling and its importance for the area and has many unique items in its exhibitions. This was much better than anticipated and we stayed easily over 2 hours there. A bit expensive though.
Sarah H,15 thg 11, 2025
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This is a really interesting place, not for the faint of heart but it's a huge part of the history of the area. Also, I couldn't make it on the day I had booked for and they were very accommodating, allowed me use the ticket days later.
terrycJ2425TJ,11 thg 11, 2025
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Spent a couple of hours exploring the last in tact whaling station in the world which is now a museum. Only operating for 20 odd years this was a major source of employment in the area. Very hard life and obviously deadly for the whales. Not a trip for the sqeamish or children in my opinion. Glad to have seen it but not a place I would visit again.
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