Albany's Historic Whaling Station in Torndirrup | Landmark

Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Locality: Torndirrup

Phone: +61 8 9844 4021

Address: 81 Whaling Station Rd 6330 Torndirrup, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.discoverybay.com.au

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25.01.2022 A couple of Southern right whales have been enjoying this beautiful spring day here on The Amazing South Coast, right in front of the station!

25.01.2022 Second-Sight Exhibition - Meet the Artist You are invited to join Botanical Artist Ellen Hickman this Sunday 18th October from 10am - 3pm to discover more of the unique story behind Ellen's new artworks. Renowned local botanical artist Ellen Hickman's Second-Sight, Exhibiton of Plein Air Paintings is on now in our gift shop gallery, and runs through to Friday 30th October.... Ellen's new collection of work was borne about from a double retina detachment and subsequent cataracts leaving her with a blurred view of the world. This exhibition showcases the resulting impressionist landscape paintings and the story behind them, open 9am to 5pm daily.

23.01.2022 We have a spring full of activities on offer these holidays. For children enjoying a break from school, fun activities have been designed to switch on your five senses in the Regional Wildflower Garden and Wildlife Park. Make sure to grab a chatterbox template at the ticketing counter to start discovering. Locals and tourists can also meet our head gardener for a Garden Highlights Walk & Talk. Each walk will vary based on what is currently flowering and will provide an understanding of the South Coast region’s unique biodiversity. The walks are held at 12.30pm on Mondays and Thursdays each week this spring, excluding public holidays, and are included with your admission ticket.

23.01.2022 Our third and final week of our January School Holidays Program is underway with our popular Treasure Trail every day, a Garden Walk & Talk at 12.30pm today and Thursday 28th, and Wildlife Meet & Grr...eat on Friday 29th. We are OPEN from 9am every day this summer, including tomorrow’s Australia Day public holiday! Thanks to everyone who have checked in and shared photos with us this summer.

20.01.2022 Springtime exploration at the Station Thank you to everyone who has tagged and shared photos with us, we love seeing you!

17.01.2022 We are excited to announce a new tour experience, the Twilight Tour, will be launching in early November and promises to capture the attention of visitors within WA. Our historic site has a different look and feel when you visit at sunset. You'll enjoy the beauty of the sun’s last light over King George Sound. You'll hear interesting stories about the whaling company and the characters that worked here. The views of the various factory spaces lit up at night are unique... you... may even find your senses on alert. Twilight tours are limited to just 25 participants to maximise interaction with our experienced guides. Following your tour, the upper deck of the Cheynes IV whale chaser ship is open to explore before relaxing at Whalers Galley Cafe for dinner - included in your ticket. The Twilight Tour runs from 6-8pm on the first Friday of the month. Spaces are limited, so BOOK your Twilight Tour today - https://discoverybay.rezdy.com/415351/twilight-tour

15.01.2022 We are delighted to welcome back the Albany Outdoor Painters for their third onsite exhibition, featuring paintings and sketches of landscapes, seascapes and buildings. The art exhibition and sale is open daily from 2pm this Saturday 26th September through to Sunday 11 October in our Gift Shop Gallery. As part of this exhibition, watercolour artist Ros Jenke will hold a Plein Air workshop, Watercolour & Wildflowers, on Thursday 8th October.... Exhibition open 9am to 5pm daily from Sunday 27th September.

11.01.2022 Happy World Whale Day! The 20th of February 2021 is World Whale Day, a chance to celebrate the majesty and mystery of the biggest animals on the planet. Did you know? Despite their huge size, baleen whales, such as the world's biggest creature the Blue whale, eat tiny shrimp like crustaceans called krill. They can eat up to 40 million a day! Our site mascot, Blubber the whale, has had a whale of a time exploring this week taking lots a great photos.... Share your whaley great images with us this weekend and celebrate all things whale!

10.01.2022 Today marks 42 years since the closure of the Cheynes Beach Whaling Company here in Albany, and the end of whaling in Australia in 1978. Past whalers returned to the Station this week for a morning full of shared memories and stories. What are your memories of the Whaling Station during its operation? ... Perhaps you visited as a tourist to watch a whale being flensed, remember the smell drift over town, or had a family member who worked for the company? We would love to hear your stories, so share them in the comments.

08.01.2022 Our Twilight Tour is back this Friday night! Make sure to BOOK your tickets for a truly unique night! Our historic site has a different look and feel when you visit at twilight. Enjoy the beauty of the sun’s last light over King George Sound as you hear interesting stories about the whaling company and the characters that worked here, all while wandering through our factory spaces lit up at night. Following your tour, the upper decks of the Cheynes IV whale chaser ship is o...pen to explore before relaxing at Whalers Galley Cafe for dinner - included in your ticket. BOOK your tickets now at https://discoverybay.rezdy.com.

06.01.2022 Our popular Nocturnal Wildlife Park Tour is back this spring for three Friday nights only - 25th September, and 2nd & 9th October. Meet our amazing Aussie animals and passionate wildlife keepers on this after dark guided tour. Join our keepers to discover our nocturnal furry, feathered and scaly wildlife in a whole new light! We have many new faces in the Wildlife Park including very cute baby Rufus bettong and Bennett's wallaby joeys. Bookings are essential, as limited spaces available, so visit https://discoverybay.rezdy.com/2322/nocturnal-wildlife-tour to book your spot today.

05.01.2022 Due to popular demand we have added an extra Nocturnal Tour on Wednesday 7th October!

01.01.2022 To celebrate World Wetlands Day this February, join our Head Gardener for an informal Walk & Talk through the wetlands of our Regional Wildflower Garden on Monday Feb 1 at 12.30pm. Discover how our wetlands work, learn interesting facts about our unique plants and have an opportunity to ask questions. Entry fees apply.