Middleton Beach
The long beach closest to the city centre, with a shark-protected swimming area, boardwalks and cafés, and the favourite spot for locals to walk and swim.
Middleton Beach is about 3 km from the city centre and stretches for several kilometres along King George Sound, with gentle waves. At its southern end, Ellen Cove has a swimming area protected by shark nets, a diving platform and grassy lawns. A seaside boardwalk links to Emu Point, and a coastal path runs toward Princess Royal Fortress. In winter and spring, whales are occasionally spotted in the bay. Cafés, restaurants and hotels are nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- National Anzac Centre & Princess Royal Fortress
- Mount Clarence & Padre White Lookout
- Dog Rock (Yakkan Toort)
- Albany Convict Gaol
- Brig Amity Replica & Museum of the Great Southern
- Emu Point
- Albany's Historic Whaling Station
- Misery Beach