# Albany Historic Whaling Station

> A former whaling station at Frenchman Bay, the last in Australia, closed in 1978. Now a museum with a restored whale chaser and a frank look at the industry…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-whaling-station-albany/

A former whaling station at Frenchman Bay, the last in Australia, closed in 1978. Now a museum with a restored whale chaser and a frank look at the industry; whales pass offshore in winter and spring.

- **Nearest town:** Albany, Western Australia
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** -35.0830, 117.9330

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Tall Timber and the South Coast to Albany](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-wa-southern-forests-albany/)

## Nearby

- [The Gap and Natural Bridge, Torndirrup](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-the-gap-albany/) – 4 km
- [Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-two-peoples-bay/) – 25 km
- [Greens Pool, William Bay National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-greens-pool/) – 64 km
- [Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-wa-bluff-knoll/) – 84 km

## FAQs

### Where is Albany Historic Whaling Station?

Albany Historic Whaling Station is in Albany, Western Australia, at GPS -35.0830, 117.9330.

### Which road trips pass Albany Historic Whaling Station?

Albany Historic Whaling Station is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Tall Timber and the South Coast to Albany.

### What is there to see near Albany Historic Whaling Station?

Places worth a stop nearby: The Gap and Natural Bridge, Torndirrup (4 km), Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve (25 km), Greens Pool, William Bay National Park (64 km) and Bluff Knoll, Stirling Range (84 km).

### When is the best time to visit Albany Historic Whaling Station?

The most pleasant months are usually October–April. Still fine, with some compromises, in May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)