Albany WA

Albany can be cold, can be windy, can sometimes be hot tho not for very long. I wouldn't be camping by the beach in an exposed spot. Try finding a spot, caravan park, that has lot's of trees around it in case it gets windy.

Fantastic views and scenery, great rocks and beaches. Water is chilly, harbour very pretty, certainly a place to visit.

It's a south coastal town, so yes, it can be windy. How much that bothers you is a matter of timing with the weather and your patience.

Tim

Haven't been there for many years but tucking into a homemade beef and Guiness pie the Earl of Spencer pub beside the log fire watching a blustery storm roll in over a few pints was one of the most pleasurable afternoons I can remember.

Albany can be windy, but so is much of our south coast, particularly in the afternoons. Nothing so severe as to stop you enjoying a summer holiday there. It is one of the coolest areas in the state, hence a very popular holiday spot in summer, particularly during the school holidays.

Hi Rob,
if you do go to a site be sure to go to Rose Gardens at Emu Point , without doubt the best spot we've been to, tell them you've got a dog and you'll get right on the beach, beauty,
Dave

RThanks for the feedback, SWMBO has booked us into Middleton Caravan park for next week, it is us and 8Yo and 3yo, hence the park...

The best time to go to Albany is the mid 1970's before all the engineering gurus started mucking about with Emu Point and York Street was alive all night.

But if your vehicle hasn't got temporal drive - it is still a good place to go to. When you say "friends that went a few hours north" where exactly was that?

Enjoy your stay.

Jeff

I live in Albany Robjo. I'm looking out the window at the moment and there is a light breeze. If you are coming down from Perth then you would probably be looking for a jumper in the evenings. We just come back from 3 days camping on a beach near Bremmer Bay. Friday was a bit windy. Saturday and Sunday was a light breeze, which is what it's like this time of year. The weather changes from day to day. Middleton beach caravan park is a nice park. Its right on the beach but is quite sheltered and the beach is great for kids. Enjoy yourself
Steve

Robjo,
we are planning to go out to West Cape Howe for a bit of a day trip probably next Sunday if you and the family are still in Albany and interested in coming along. It's nothing to extreme, just a fun 4wd day out.
Steve