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Get closer to the edge!
✔️Wander in the Wild
Walk in bushland abundant in wildflowers.
✔️Rugged coastline
Impressive slabs of granite rise from the water’s edge on this rugged coastline. At The Gap, feel the power of the wind and water from the masterfully crafted, and accessible walkway lookout over The Gap. See the pounding waves as they thrash the granite walls and surge through the spaces. Feel the exhilarating force in your body; taste the salt spray on your lips, breathe in the invigorating fresh air!
✔️Spectacular views
Take in the 360 degree views from the summit of Stony Hill. Look across to the vibrant City of Albany. The granite formations of the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges are visible in the distance.
✔️Maritime history
Early explorers encountered the treacherous granite cliff-faces before rounding the peninsula to discover the sheltered waters of Princess Royal Harbour.
✔️Morning refreshment overlooking the beach
Relax and breath in the fresh air while enjoying some morning refreshment.
‘Simply breath-taking granite formations’
Journey through the native bushland of Torndirrup National Park, to the iconic Gap and Natural Bridge. Take in the view from the Albany Wind Farm and across Princess Royal Harbour. Refreshments overlooking King George Sound.
Curving around Princess Royal Harbour with a view to King George Sound, see the Southern Ocean beyond. Be delighted by the displays of wildflowers preserved in the Torndirrup National Park at Stony Hill. Enjoy the pristine marine environment of the Southern Australian coastline, seen in magnificent splendour on the journey though the Torndirrup National Park. Take in the vista of the powerful ocean as it heaves itself against the granite walls of The Gap and Natural Bridge. Feel the exhilarating force. Simply breathtaking! An amazing south coast experience.
Includes
· Courtesy pick up and return to CBD accommodation
· Commentary from your expert Albany local guide
· Guided nature walk at Stony Hill and wildflowers on display
· Tour of The Gap & Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park
· Entry to National Park
· Tea/coffee, scones, jam, cream
Take in the 360° views of the coastline from the summit of Stony Hill and the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean. These were the rugged coastal cliff lines those early explorers first encountered as they rounded the Flinders Peninsula for the sheltered waters of Princess Royal Harbour.
Get closer to the edge! At The Gap, feel the power of the wind and water from the masterfully crafted, protected walkway lookout over the Gap. See the pounding waves as they thrash the granite walls and surge through the spaces. Exhilarating! Looking across the vibrant City of Albany, see the granite formations of the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges in the distance. Complete your journey and exploration of the impressive coastline relaxing with scones, jam & cream overlooking King George Sound, perched at the waters’ edge.
Departures Wed-Sat 9.00am – 12.30pm
This is a sightseeing must on your tour to the Great Southern region and Albany.
What one guest had to say of this 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ experience.
‘Wonderful day full of great views! Picked up directly from Albany Visitor Centre and stopped at several spots for photo opportunities. Went to Stoney Hill and climbed to the top of a massive rock for 360 degree views – we had on hiking shoes and Teva walking sandals so had no difficulty. The Gap was awesome and would love to see it on a stormy day! Also stopped for a delicious tea & scone and to check out the gift shop. Our last stop was the wind turbines – again we had a great guide who was able to share some great insights. If you want to see a bit of the local area in a small group setting with great photo opportunities, this is a great choice- so much more enjoyable than doing it on your own. Steve Jun 2025
Guests are asked to bring their own water in a recyclable container. Please help us reduce single use plastic in our pristine environment. Wear layered clothing and bring a rain jacket.
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Lunch was a delicious. Platter of local food.

The afternoon Gap tour was exhilarating with views n afternoon tea. Tim was very informative n Nadine was very caring, watching our step all the time n filling us with details of the places of interest. Appreciative of the step up n off the bus. Thank you for curating the tours



A very worthwhile tour!


Our last stop was the wind turbines- again we had a great guide who was able to share some great insights.
If you want to see a bit of the local area in a small group setting with great photo opportunities, this is a great choice- so much more enjoyable and cost saving compared to the similar cruise ship tour.














We were picked up and taken early and had a very enjoyable and knowledgable journey to the bay.
It started as a slightly grey and quiet day but that changed quickly. The sun came out and so did the whales.
They tour guides were amazing and knew all the whales names ages and spotted them really early (which i know is unpredictable) and followed them all day with multiple sighting of single males, groups and babies! (I’m not
good at catching them on camera though)
I would recommend this to anyone. Although if you are prone to sickness a warning to get tablets - we luckily were ok but it nearly was a very expensive sleep for my husband - and we were lucky it was a calmer day (which is still pretty choppy)
Then picked up and dropped home - thank you so much for a great experience


It seems I was called an hour before the tour was supposed to start, but no message was left, so I didn’t think it required an urgent callback when I missed it. Moreover, there was no follow-up email or text to inform me that the tour had been cancelled, so I went to the meeting place as expected and waited around 15 minutes before I realised that no guide was showing up.
I then received an email over an hour after the tour was scheduled to start saying that the tour had been cancelled and my ticket refunded [I've attached a screenshot].
Cancelling a tour ONE HOUR before it is scheduled to start and then not informing me is really appalling customer service.

We were met at the port by a representative who directed us to a meeting point and that we would find Michele our guide.
We have done many tours around the world. This was by far the best tour ever. Michele was very informative and new a lot about the wineries were to visit. She had everything well organized. She kept us on schedule because we had to catch our ship.
If you are ever in Albany, I would highly recommend Albany Tours for a wine tour and request Michele as your guide and driver. Excellent tour.










Worth doing. Thank you.



You need to book your accommodation well in advance because Tourism has become a large contributor to the economy there. Having said all this is it worth it?? Absolutely yes on so many levels. It is quite a large town with a great history. The people are welcoming and the food is amazing. The scenery is excellent.. many beautiful beaches (Middleton Beach has so much to offer), great landscapes and an easy drive to The Gap and Natural Bridge.
We continued down to Esperance after 3 nights in the Albany area but, that's another story and must do for so many reasons.
South west Western Australia has so much to offer beyond the Margaret River region. Australia is so vast and remote areas may not be as appealing for very young families due to the tyranny of distance but for those of you that are willing, it's worth it and airlines are starting to pick up on this.















It was a memorable day, but also long and tiring so we were grateful that we could sit back and relax.
Susan was punctual and professional and drove in a safe manner. She is also very well organised, and displays a caring nature.
Susan took care of our booking for this and two other trips and the process was hassle free. We can’t thank Susan enough for helping us enjoy a day that we will long remember and
we have no hesitation in recommending The Busy Blue Bus to other visitors to Albany.


half day trip that saw us visit a number of sights with the highlight being The Gap. Ducked into some little beaches, squeezed in a few leisurely little walks, took in some amazing views, even had time for morning tea. Packed in a whole lot in a short time but never felt rushed. Phillip was a wonderful guide too , friendly, caring and very knowledgeable.
That’s three great trips with The Busy Blue Bus.
Thank you to Susan and her team.


right at the top. The skywalk is amazing and well worth the effort to make it up the hill.
Lunch at the winery afterwards was a nice touch and Tim took the time over lunch to show me other worthwhile walks in the area.
Thank you Tim and thank you Busy Blue Bus.










Big Blue was fantastic to deal with through out the whole thing and refunded our funds. We plan to get back to Albany and we will definitely use their services.










Unfortunately, the wind was too strong for us to dock in Albany and our cruise ship captain had to cancel our visit.
Unlike the policy of the vast majority of tour operators Busy Blue Bus have refused to refund the AU$215 we had paid for the tour as we did not give 48 hours notice of cancellation. 48 hours before the weather changed and 48 hours before the captain had to make his decision.
Buyer beware!















So much Knowledge of the area and history, i wish there was a busybluebus everywhere we visited.