Albany's Historic Whaling Station

Visit the only complete whaling station tourism attraction in the world!

Albany's Historic Whaling Station was the last operating station in Australia and provides a fascinating insight into Albany's colourful past. A state-heritage-listed site, and the 2025 WA Tourist Attraction & Cultural Tourism Gold awards winner, the Whaling Station is an engaging and educational experience for all ages to enjoy.

Start your adventure and find yourself immersed in the sights and sounds of the whaling industry. Climb aboard the Cheynes IV, the world's only preserved Whalechaser ship. View short films within the converted whale oil tanks. Discover the giant blue whale skeleton, and be amazed at the world-renowned precious scrimshaw art. Explore the extensive museum exhibits filled with authentic, whaling artefacts and memorabilia, and then take in the relaxing view from the café overlooking one of Albany's most picturesque bays.

Albany is located in the Great Southern region, part of Australia's South West – a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot that is home to thousands of native plant species. Many of these unique species can be discovered in the Regional Wildflower Garden, adjoining the Whaling Station. Enjoy free barbecues in the garden and meet a friendly collection of native animals at the Australian Wildlife Park, nestled within the Wildflower Garden precinct. Entry to the Wildflower Garden and Wildlife Park is included with your Whaling Station admission.

We are open 7 days a week, including all public holidays.

The Historic Whaling Station is open 9am - 5pm daily, last entry 4.15pm.

The Australian Wildlife Park & Regional Wildflower Garden is open 10am - 5pm daily.

The only day we are closed is Christmas Day, 25th December.

Location:

We are located 25 minutes drive from the Albany city centre, at the end of Frenchman Bay Rd.

BUY NOW - Online Entry Ticket

Our online entry tickets are valid for a single entry up to 12 months from date of purchase.

Your entry ticket gives you access to the Historic Whaling Station, Australian Wildlife Park and Regional Wildflower Garden. 

Simply present a printed or digital copy of your ticket purchase confirmation at our ticketing counter to receive your entry,

BUY GIFT CARD - Digital Gift Card

Our Digital Gift Card make a fun and easy gift to give.

When you purchase a Digital Gift Card, you will be emailed a Gift Card voucher code which you can give/forward to the gift recipient. 

The recipient then uses this voucher code on our website to redeem their entry tickets - the above BUY NOW option. 

Our Digital Gift Cards are valid for 3 years from date or purchase, and can only be redeemed through our website, they cannot be redeemed at our ticketing counter, gift shop or café.