Albany is the 6th largest city in Western Australia, but more importantly to the eco-traveler lies withing reach of several of Australia‘s top birding destinations and national parks. At around 420 kilometers from Perth, it’s too far for a day trip but can easily be added to a larger tour of Western Australia.
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Coming from Stirling Range, it’s about an hour’s drive south to Albany and the beautiful Two People’s Bay Reserve. The main attraction for me was the chance to see Rock Parrots.
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To help you find the best place to go birding for the species you are most interested in, here are some bird lists from Frank O’Connor’s excellent website.
Albany can be a good choice for a birder who is traveling with non-birding family members or friends as there are plenty of beaches for the non-birders to visit.
Two People’s Bay
ACCOMMODATION
Not a lot of choices for stays on points. Wotif.com tends to have the best deals for smaller Australian cities and towns. Here’s a sample of what’s on offer. Prices vary by season. Just taking a cursory look – Emu Beach Chalets are jumping out as “my kind of place”.
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