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Port Essentials
Everything you need to know for your visit to Albany.
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General Information
Australian Dollar (AUD $).
Below we've listed some conversion rates for the Australian Dollar against popular international currencies. The exchange rates are based on 100 AUD, are refreshed once per day and were last updated on 03 Jul 2025
| Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| USD | 65.71 |
| EUR | 55.90 |
| GBP | 48.15 |
| AUD | 100.00 |
| CAD | 89.13 |
| JPY | 9532.01 |
| CNY | 471.05 |
To convert custom amounts, or to see the exchange rate of the Australian Dollar against different currencies, try our currency converter by clicking the button below.
Major credit cards like Visa, Mastercard, and sometimes American Express are widely accepted. Most businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and shops, readily accept these cards for payment. American Express may attract a higher processing fee.
Tap-and-pay systems like Apple Pay and Google Pay are increasingly common in Albany. Many businesses, especially those catering to tourists, support digital wallets.
From February 1 2025, retail shops in Albany are allowed to open from 8am to 9pm on weekdays, 8am to 5pm on Saturdays, and 10am to 5pm on Sundays and most public holidays. Shops are required to be closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. On ANZAC Day, shops may open from 12pm to 5pm.
Individual store hours may vary, so it is best to check with specific locations for their exact hours.
Staying connected in Albany is easy, with free public Wi-Fi available at key community spots and local businesses. Here are some great places to log on:
Albany Public Library: Located at 221 York Street, the library offers free Wi-Fi daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with a limit of 2 hours or 500MB per session.
Albany Visitor Centre: Sharing space with the library, the Visitor Centre offers complimentary Wi-Fi—perfect for checking local maps and event info.
Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre: This community hub at 52-70 Barker Road provides free Wi-Fi throughout its gym, aquatic, and café areas.
Youth Challenge Park: Located at 71 Sanford Road, this outdoor space offers free Wi-Fi daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Dôme Café Albany: Found at 70 Albany Highway, Dôme provides a relaxed atmosphere and free Wi-Fi for customers.
View Restaurant at Albany Entertainment Centre: At 2 Toll Place, enjoy harbour views with your meal—and free Wi-Fi.
Telstra Payphones: Selected payphones in Albany offer free Telstra Wi-Fi access, available to all users regardless of their mobile provider.
A note of caution: Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but it’s not always secure. Avoid logging into sensitive accounts or entering personal information when connected to open networks. Consider using a VPN for additional security.
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Transportation
Below is a list of common transport options for cruise ship visitors. We haven't included every possible choice — public transport, for example, is not listed since most visitors won't need it for a short, one-day stay.
Ride-share
Phone: 0429 451 235
E-Scooter
Website: Click here.
Bike Rental
Phone: 0428 415 168
Phone: 08 93544323
Website: Click here.
Phone: 08 6558 1761
Taxi
Website: Click here.
Phone: 08 9841 7000
Phone: 0409 565 577
Phone: 08 9842 1788
Phone: 0417 173 217
Phone: 08 9841 1211
Phone: 08 9844 1115
Private Bus
Website: Click here.
Website: Click here.
Phone: 08 9841 7000
Website: Click here.
Website: Click here.
Scooter (Mobility)
Phone: 041 204 9966
Private Ferry
Website: Click here.
Albany offers moderate walkability, particularly in the city centre around Stirling Terrace and York Street. This area features a cluster of historic buildings, shops, cafés, and restaurants, making it easy and pleasant to explore on foot.
For those interested in local heritage, the Amity Trail provides a scenic 90-minute walk that highlights key sites from Albany’s colonial past.
However, overall walkability in Albany is affected by its sprawling, low-density layout. The terrain also plays a role - Albany's centre sits between Mount Melville, Mount Clarence, and Mount Adelaide, so some areas include steeper inclines.
Despite these challenges, the city has made efforts to improve pedestrian access. Well-maintained paths and boardwalks at attractions like the Albany Windfarm and Middleton Beach help make key sights more accessible for visitors on foot.
Safety & Health
Call 000
Notes: For Police, Fire, or Ambulance in a life-threatening emergency.
Call 131 444
Notes: To report a crime that does not require immediate police attendance or for general information.
Call 132 500
Notes: For urgent property repairs that you cannot fix yourself or for SES assistance.
Call 131 126
Notes: For advice on poisoning, chemicals, overdose, plant/mushroom poisoning, bites, and stings.
Call 1300 555 788
Notes: For mental health crisis support.
Call 1800 552 002
Notes: After-hours extension of local mental health services: Monday to Friday 4.30pm - 8.30am and 24 hours.
Call 0427 923 557
Notes: For marine emergencies.
Call 1800 633 000
Notes: For flooded or blocked roads, or urgent safety concerns regarding Council buildings or properties.
No official Smartraveller advisory for Australia.
Australia is a safe and stable country. Still, all travellers should stay alert and informed, especially regarding local conditions like bushfires, wildlife, and health alerts.
- Use common sense and follow local laws and signage.
- Check seasonal hazards like fires or flooding.
- Stay aware of conditions when exploring regional or remote areas.
For more info, visit Australia’s official tourism safety guide.
Weather
| °C °F | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temp | 22.5 | 22.8 | 22.3 | 20.6 | 18.4 | 16.5 | 15.6 | 15.9 | 16.8 | 18.3 | 19.6 | 21 |
| Minimum Temp | 16.4 | 16.9 | 16.4 | 14.6 | 12.5 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.5 | 11.9 | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Avg Rainfall (mm) | 33 | 22 | 37 | 49 | 56 | 65 | 72 | 82 | 62 | 49 | 38 | 26 |
| Avg Rainy Days | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 5 |
| Daylight Hours | 14.2 | 13.4 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 10.3 | 9.8 | 10.1 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13 | 14 | 14.5 |
| Avg UV Index | 9.6 | 9.2 | 8.1 | 6.3 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 9.4 |
Best Time to Visit
Cruise ships usually just spend one precious day in port — and we want to help you make the most of it.
To give you the best chance of an enjoyable visit, we’ve created a custom “Best Time to Visit” score for each month, unique to each destination. The score is calculated using factors that are likely to matter the most:
- Comfortable temperatures
- Lower rainfall and fewer rainy days
- More daylight hours
- Moderate UV levels
Each score is based on historical monthly averages and adjusted for each port’s climate. We weight the above factors — for example, long daylight hours and fewer wet days matter more when you're only ashore for part of the day. That's also why no month gets a 10/10, as there's always a trade-off. For example, warmer weather and clear skies comes with higher UV (and more sweat!).
This chart isn't meant to suggest that a port is bad to visit outside the highest rated months — each season provides something memorable for each location. But if you’re deciding when to cruise, this will hopefully give you the best chance of having perfect weather on your visit.
Temperature Chart
Rainfall Chart
UV Index Chart
1–2: Low
3–5: Moderate
6–7: High
8–10: Very High
>10: Extreme
Tours & Experiences
Each tour you see below has been selected for cruise ship visitors. For example, each tour has Free Cancellation, as most of us have experiened the stress of trying to refund a tour when a port visit is cancelled or an itinerary changed on short notice. They're also no more than 6 hours in length, leaving you plenty of time to make dinner on the ship, or explore the port further on foot.
By booking through our links, you help support PortQuest and allow us to continue providing valuable content to enhance your port visits (at no extra cost to you).
Top Attractions
Discover the top attractions in Albany, selected for cruise passengers!
The Gap and Natural Bridge
View DetailsNational Anzac Centre
View DetailsAlbany's Historic Whaling Station
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Our team has hand-selected these tours to showcase the best and most unforgettable experiences each port has to offer — ones we've either personally enjoyed or have at the top of our bucket list.
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Kalgan Queen Scenic Cruises a four hour sheltered water wildlife tour daily fun.
Cruise the sheltered waters of Oyster Harbour and the ancient Kalgan River whilst listening to a live and humerous commentary about the history, wildlife and wh...
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Albany Wildlife and Scenic Cruise
Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no open sea. We cross to Green Island ...
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Albany's Whale Story
Enjoy the 30min journey out of the city centre of Albany to the Torndirrup National Park. Stop in at Misery Beach, which has a story connected to whaling in the...
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The Gap and Natural Wonders
Take in the 360 degree views of the coastline from the summit of Stony Hill in the Torndirrup National Park. From here, amidst the pristine bushland, it is pos...
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Granite Skywalk Porongurups
Leave Albany behind to travel to Porongurup National Park. An experienced guide will accompany you on a hike, about an hour on a nature trail to get to Castle R...
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