3 Best Landmarks in Albany

“Desert Mounted Corps Memorial is a heritage site, and the statue is a copy of one that originally formed part of a memorial erected in Port Said. Mount Clarence is the location of the annual ANZAC Dawn Service, first led by Padre White on the 25th of April 1930. This service is believed to be the origin of the ANZAC Day services in Australia. The Desert Mounted Corps Memorial features numerous historical displays along the walk, telling its story. Visitors can reach the memorial by taking the stairs and walkways that ascend to the summit. It's a beautiful walk with amazing views, and there is a wheelchair-accessible facility. From the car park at Mount Clarence, you will see the new signs for the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial.”

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“Patrick Taylor's Cottage Museum is the oldest surviving dwelling. The Cottage was built in 1832 by the Morley Brothers, and it was purchased by Patrick Taylor in August 1834. The eleven-room wattle and daub cottage has an entry room, boxroom, parlour, nursery, bedroom, dining room, family room, sewing room, kitchen, laundry, and side verandah. The wattle and daub construction represents the traditional building methods of early settlers, using a type of clay packed into cavities between mats and poles. Patrick Taylor's Cottage Museum displays over 2,000 historical items, including artefacts from Albany’s history, with a vast display of English porcelain and silverware, some dating back to the 1600s. EFTPOS and cash are accepted. Children under 5 years and Albany Historical Society members receive free admission.”

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“Albany Town Hall region’s flagship arts presentation venue features high-quality galleries, artisan retail spaces, and a multi-functional flat-floor space that supports a range of arts and cultural events, civic gatherings, performances, and exhibitions. Albany Town Hall will further activate the CBD, contribute to economic development and tourism, enhance liveability, and help build the profile of their region’s people, places, and stories. The first-floor auditorium is available for hire, and cultural and community events, including theatre, cinema, meetings, and dances, are held at the Hall. The existing public galleries and community spaces on the ground floor have been painted and upgraded, with air conditioning units installed and flooring refurbished. The public toilets accessible from Town Square have been replaced, and the internal toilets inside the hall have also been upgraded.”

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