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Albany Tours
Albany Tours
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Discover Albany, Denmark, Bremer Bay, Mt Barker on the South West Edge on board Albany Tours. We have a range of full day and half day tour options which depart daily, excluding Christmas Day. We are happy to tailor our itineraries to suit your group. Our experienced local guides will share their knowledge and enthusiasm for our amazing South Coast and 'we'll show you more!' We appreciate the need to protect our guests and our staff from exposure to COVID 19. To do this we have implemented the following; all our Tour Guides are required to complete Hospitality Hygiene training; manage their own health; comply with cleaning procedures for all our vehicles; adhere to systems of entry and access to venues; supervise distancing requirements and report circumstances of risk. We would like to continue to guide guests on unique experiences and commit to these practices to ensure everyone's safety.
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fiha505
Perth, Australia1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Family
The tour began in town and at a leisurely pace to several gorgeous white sanded, sparkling aquamarine beaches on the way ro the old whaling station. The shells in the old whaling station museum were beautiful, in perfect condition and displayed to their very best advantage. The whaling station itself, situated amid clear turquoise water and white sand was extraordinary; the flensing deck with its photographs of whale slaughter gruesome and poignant yet fascinating. A genuine whaling ship from the time was part of the exhibit, access is permitted to see how those who worked on it lived.
We were enthralled and a little nervous on visiting Albany’s famous landmark, The Gap, where the wind almost blew us off our feet, the sea foamed and crashed beneath the grille we stood on and which projects out from the mighty cliffs of ancient stone.
Elsewhere surrounding Albany ,were breathtaking vistas from the many mounts visited, where in the distance lay yet more hills enshrouded in blue haze,
Our guide was extremely well informed about everything to do with the entire area we visited and also pleasant and friendly
We were enthralled and a little nervous on visiting Albany’s famous landmark, The Gap, where the wind almost blew us off our feet, the sea foamed and crashed beneath the grille we stood on and which projects out from the mighty cliffs of ancient stone.
Elsewhere surrounding Albany ,were breathtaking vistas from the many mounts visited, where in the distance lay yet more hills enshrouded in blue haze,
Our guide was extremely well informed about everything to do with the entire area we visited and also pleasant and friendly
Written 24 January 2020
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Hi fiha505
Thank you for your glowing review of our Albany's Whale Story tour and lovely tour guide. We are very happy you enjoyed your tour with us and hope to see you again sometime on The Amazing South Coast.
Written 27 January 2020
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Helen W
Perth, Australia17 contributions
Mar 2021
Our driver, Laurance, was a very good driver who drove responsibly, picking us up on time and delivering us safely at both ends. He gave us some great information in his commentary and also knew when we were tired on the way home to let us chill. My husband decided at the last minute not to go on the tour because of bad weather and the fact that he gets seasick! Laurance looked after him very well for the day when he didn't need to. it was very generous of him. Thank you.
Written 17 March 2021
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That's so nice to know that Lawrence took care of you all on the day. Thanks for acknowledging the responsible driving and on time service. That's what I love to hear about our Tour Guides!
Written 14 July 2021
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Sujoy
Perth, Australia2 contributions
Dec 2020
Tim, from Busy Blue Bus Tours, is full of information and keeps you entertained throughout the tours. I was lucky to have him as my tour guide for both the tours I had with Busy Blue Bus. He is an exceptionally talented person with a lot of agility to take you through the walking trails and skillful rock-climbs. Honestly, I would like to book tours with Busy Blue Bus requesting Tim's services whenever I'll go back to Albany. Very hospitable and helpful services from Busy Blue Bus. A big thanks to Tim.
Written 31 December 2020
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Yep, Tim's a great ambassador for our region and loves taking people out on tour. He's constantly reading about the history of the area and always has something new to reveal to me, let alone his guests! Come again and let others know of the authentic, local experience Busy Blue Bus Tours provides.
Written 4 March 2021
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eturt0n
perth2 contributions
June 2022
I've been holidaying in Albany every year for at least 10 years and I have never noticed the art works hidden in alley ways or in full view on the pavement. Sue, our tour leader, took us on a brisk walk through the town, identifying the art work and describing how it relates to Albany. She provided us with an thoroughly informative history from the beginning of settlement right through to today, and kept us entertained with some hilarious comments. All 12 in our group thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Everyone one of them agrees that the tour gets 10 out of 10. Highly recommended.
Written 8 June 2022
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Wow! Thanks for a coming again to Albany and finding something new! It was a fun walk with you all down the alleys and seeing the delight in the discoveries we made.
Written 17 July 2022
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Linda P
Leesburg, FL21 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
I booked The Gap and Natural Wonders Tour tour with Busy Blue Bus rather than take the cruise ship excursion which was shorter and way more expensive. We were picked up at the cruise port and it turned out all the people on my tour were from my cruise ship. There were 10 people on my tour in a minibus. We had ample time at all of the attractions and our guide walked with us and gave explanations and answered any questions. Our guide loved Albany and gave a lot of information about the city too. We stopped for a delicious scone and hot chocolate at the Whaling Station. Torndirrup National Park is a must see when in Albany. We also visited The Albany Wind Farm.
Written 2 May 2023
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The Gap & Natural Wonders half day tour is a great way to get out into the natural environment, walk a little on nature trail and get up close to the bushland and wildflowers. Our Guides are passionate about Albany and can't help themselves in their enthusiasm to share it with you. Torndirrup National Park, The Gap, the Albany Wind Farm and Albany's Historic Whaling Station are icons of the region and as your say a 'must see'. Glad you enjoyed!
Written 28 May 2023
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Peter F
Albany, Australia10 contributions
Oct 2021
Last Friday I took a Busy Blue Bus Art Trail tour. Susan and Rick were great hosts and made the whole day a very relaxing way to see galleries on the art trail. While I could have driven myself and my two friends around, I enjoyed the experience of letting others do the navigating and guiding. Susan gave an introduction to each gallery and the specialties of each artist and had arranged for the artists to give an introduction to their work and techniques. The tour included a very satisfying lunch at the Lake House. I will go on this tour again next year.
Written 11 October 2021
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Hey Peter
So pleased you came on tour to see galleries and studios of artists on the Southern Art & Craft Trail 2021. Glad that you enjoyed the relaxing experience of letting someone else do the driving! I certainly hope to repeat the journey to Walpole and introduce a tour to Mt Barker in 2022. I look forward to seeing you on tour next year :)
Written 18 October 2021
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nat292019
Perth, Australia9 contributions
Nov 2020
Great Day out! Tim our guide was fantastic & so knowledgeable. A moderate bush trek to the rock & as Tim says ‘a few gymnast moves’ over the rocks & your at the ladder.......the view is well worth it :-)
Of course the walk down is much easier & quicker!!
A great morning out followed by lunch at a stunning winery with amazing food & wine.
Would definitely recommend the tour!!
Of course the walk down is much easier & quicker!!
A great morning out followed by lunch at a stunning winery with amazing food & wine.
Would definitely recommend the tour!!
Written 29 November 2020
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Thanks for your recommendation. We appreciate that you enjoyed Tour Guide Tim. He's awesome! A passionate local who loves to tell stories of the region. Come again!
Written 11 December 2020
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Graeme G
Perth, Australia560 contributions
June 2022
Although I have visited the Skywalk previously, I really appreciated Susan's professional approach on this tour. We were picked up in Albany at our accommodation and driven out to the Porongurups, where we commenced a steady climb up to the Skywalk. Susan always stopped at intervals on the path up and waited for the slower walkers, then provided very good advice and assistance in negotiating the tricky sections through the rocks and up the ladder, and back through this section on the way down.
After the visit to the Skywalk, we were taken to the local Ironwood Winery for wine tasting and a great lunch, sitting out in the sun and enjoying the great views over their vineyard. In all, a great day’s outing.
Yes, you can do this trip yourself, but then you will miss out on Susan’s wonderful information and her fantastic assistance, plus the fun of sharing a great day out with others. Definitely recommended.
After the visit to the Skywalk, we were taken to the local Ironwood Winery for wine tasting and a great lunch, sitting out in the sun and enjoying the great views over their vineyard. In all, a great day’s outing.
Yes, you can do this trip yourself, but then you will miss out on Susan’s wonderful information and her fantastic assistance, plus the fun of sharing a great day out with others. Definitely recommended.
Written 12 June 2022
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So good you note that it is possible to do this tour on your own, but it's so much more fun to have some guidance and knowledge to help you along. Thank you for a lovely review of the day. I really enjoyed meeting you and hope to take you on tour again when you are next in Albany.
Written 17 July 2022
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Wayne L
Geelong, Australia33 contributions
June 2023
Tim picked us up promptly at our caravan park in an immaculately clean vehicle. He is an engaging person, full of knowledge about Albany and its surrounds - we could not have appreciated this itinerary if we’d tried to do it on our own. The coastal scenery is amazing, then being up close to the wind turbines, and finally the view of Albany from Mount Melville. Oh, and the scones and tea at the whale centre were great too. Highly recommend this tour, especially if Tim is leading it.
Written 16 June 2023
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Glad you enjoyed the day Wayne. Tim loves his job, sharing his passion for the amazing landscape and history of Albany Western Australia. The coastline is magnificent. The scones are too!
Written 29 July 2023
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Peter F
Albany, Australia10 contributions
Sept 2023
I took this tour with my sister to see art of the Great Southern Art Trail. We both found it such a relaxing way to spend the day taking in art at a number of galleries and indulging in a splendid lunch at Ducketts Mill. The artists at each venue welcomed us on arrival and explained their processes and works to us and in a couple of places, took us out back to see their workshops. Our tour guide, Tim, was great and we enjoyed some interesting conversations with him along the way. I'm a local in the region, and while I could have driven my car to the venues, the special treatment the artists provided, together with the relaxation of being chauffeured around and not be concerned with directions or timing made this tour so worthwhile. I will definitely do this tour again.
Written 3 October 2023
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Thanks Peter. Your detailed review expresses the value of this experience - the chance to engage with artists, see behind the scenes, relax and be chauffeured around. Also doing your bit to conserve emissions!! Please come again next year. Dates are already open for booking.
Written 18 October 2023
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You appear to have 2 separate tours to Anzac/Torndirrup National Park and The Gap & Natural Wonders. Do you have a combined tour? Do you have a discounted price if both purchased? Is there sufficient time to do both on the same day? We also are there March 21st 7am - 4pm Sea Princess.
Written 20 January 2019
Bus Tours Albany
Albany, Australia
Hi Webster14, on cruise ship days we have a different offering to our standard tours and unfortunately for the time frame you are in Albany, there would not be time to do both tours in the one day. I believe you are referencing the cruise ship tour on offer when asking about the ANZAC/Torndirrup National Park tour, this tour would have you visiting both the ANZAC centre and the Gap and Natural Bridge in the one tour. I hope this answer has helped you, if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us via email or by calling (08) 9842 2133.
Written 5 February 2019
Can these tours be purchased on shore once we arrive into Albany which I understand is 7am-4pm on March 21st 2019
Written 16 June 2018
Bus Tours Albany
Albany, Australia
Yes, that's exactly how it works! At the Town Square there are ticket vendors for a variety of experiences and you can purchase your tour ticket on the day. We look forward to seeing you in Albany.
Written 6 July 2018
c0c0kira
Perth, Australia
Hi we will be arriving in Albany on 15 Feb 2017 on Astor. What tours do you offer which will incorporate Princess Royal Fortress and Torndirrup National Park, Whale world, King George Sound, Natural Bridge, blow holes, mt Clarence, dog rock etc and what is the cost for pensioner and adult. Do you offer guided tours in Bunbury as well? Kind regards Jolanta
Written 21 January 2017
Bus Tours Albany
Albany, Australia
Hi Jolanta, Looking forward to seeing you on the 15th of Feb and hope all the information I have sent you by email has been helpful.
As mentioned we will have the Hop On Hop Off City Circuit Bus that offers a great affordable option to see a wonderful selection of what Albany has to offer. Entry to the National Anzac Centre can also be added to this service.
We will also have The Gap & Natural Wonders tour and Albany Historic Whaling Station service.
Please feel free to contact us on +61 8 9842 2133 if you wish.
Written 1 February 2017
We will arriving in Albany Sun Nov 6 on the Sun Princess & are I'm port from 9am-6pm. Will the Hop on & Hop off bus be running in that time period?
Written 11 May 2016
Bus Tours Albany
Albany, Australia
Thanks for contacting us. Yes, we certainly will be running the HOP ON HOP OFF bus when you are here. Tickets can be pre-purchased on our website, closer to the time.
Written 13 May 2016
Hi we shall be arriving Albany on Monday 28th March 2016 on Dawn Princess and wonder what tours you offer which will incorporate Princess Royal Fortress and Torndirrup National Park, Whale world, King George Sound, Natural Bridge.
Regards
Lucy
Written 13 November 2015
Bus Tours Albany
Albany, Australia
Hello Lucy,
We offer an Albany City Circuit hop on hop off service every time a cruise ship comes to Albany. The route includes Princess Royal Fortress, the National ANZAC Centre, The Old Farm Strawberry Hill, Middleton Beach and it overlooks King George Sound.
We also offer a shuttle service to Whale World which goes via Torndirrup National Park, however the shuttle service does not include a stop over at the Gap or Natural Bridge at his stage.
I hope this answer has been helpful. Please don't hesitate to ask us any questions about your visit and we will do our best to make your experience a memorable part of your holiday.
Written 13 November 2015
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