- Duration: 4 hours
- Address: Albany WA 6330
- Participant: 1
Great Southern Outback Tours & Accommodation offers a unique day tour experience in Regional Western Australia that showcases the natural beauty and cultural significance of the area. This guided day tour takes you on a journey through the historic town of Albany, where you will learn about the region''s farming history and sustainable land management practices.
The tour begins with a visit to the Anzac Centre, Fort, and Light Horse Memorial, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and seascapes. You will then travel to Middleton Beach and Emu Point, where you can enjoy the estuarine birdlife and discover the recovery programs for the sea grasses and commercial farming of local oysters.
Next, you will visit the Aboriginal fish traps at Oyster Harbour, where you can experience cultural sites over 6,000 years old and learn about the lives of early French and British navigators. The tour then continues to an authentic farming and lifestyle property, where you will discover how The Grange on Kalgan has successfully adopted eco-responsible sustainable practices.
On the property, you can search for eggs from free-roaming chickens, observe western grey kangaroos, peacocks, sheep, alpacas, and wild ducks. You can also walk through the gardens of organically grown produce and take in the historical significance of the area, which is known for its unique ecological systems and tens of thousands of years in the custodianship of Aboriginal peoples.
The tour ends with a relaxing afternoon tea or a glass of wine in the outdoor entertaining area, where you can breathe in the cool air as it sweeps across the tranquil waters of the beautiful Kalgan River.
We Wander is proud to offer this experience, showcasing the unique beauty and cultural significance of Regional Western Australia, and the eco-responsible sustainable practices of The Grange on Kalgan. Join Great Southern Outback Tours & Accommodation for a day of fun and learning, exploring the natural and cultural wonders of the region.