ABOUT MOUNT ADELAIDE MOUNT CLARENCE ACTIVITIES

NATIONAL ANZAC PRINCESS ROYAL DESERT MOUNTED CORPS PADRE WHITE CENTRE FORTRESS MEMORIAL LOOKOUT

Albany Heritage Park is a 260 hectare In late 1914, over 40,000 Australians and At a time when sea routes sustained the After the First World War, soldiers from Padre White is a revered character in Albany’s Whether you have a few hours or a full day, parkland reserve set in the heart of Albany, New Zealanders left Albany, bound for the British Empire, was Australia and New Zealand contributed one history. From 1916 to 1918, he served as Albany Heritage Park has a range of activities . It surrounds the summits Great War. This is their story. commissioned to protect the point of entry to day’s pay to commission a monument to the an army chaplain with the 44th Battalion for all ages and fi tness levels. of Mount Clarence and Mount Adelaide and The National Anzac Centre is Australia’s fore- the distant colony of Australia. It represents fallen on the banks of Port Said in Egypt. and, upon his return to Australia, delivered > Explore the marked trails on foot stretches from the to the shores most museum honouring the Anzacs of the one of the fi rst cooperative acts between The statue, featuring two mounted soldiers, sermons in remembrance of locals who lost or by mountain bike. of Middleton Beach. First World War. The Centre offers visitors a the pre-federation states and is the oldest their lives in the First World War. an Australian and a New Zealander, was > Discover the historic barracks deeply personal connection with the Anzac surviving military site in Western Australia; The Park is the ultimate heritage destination toppled in 1956 during the Suez Crisis. At dawn on the 25th of April 1930, he led and gun emplacements at Princess tradition revealed through interactive, multi- one which can still be explored today. offering a unique blend of natural, cultural After much lobbying, its remnants were re- parishioners from St John’s Church to Royal Fortress. and historical attractions: from the wonder media displays, unique artefacts, rare images The massive guns which guard the harbour turned to Australia. the summit of Mount Clarence, where an of wildfl owers, to Aboriginal and European and fi lm, and audio commentary. have been meticulously restored. Other intact observance took place of a boatman laying > Take in the views from the Apex, The new Desert Mounted Corps Memorial was Convoy and Padre White Lookouts. cultural sites - including pre-federation With content developed by the Western artefacts include shore batteries, powder unveiled in 1964 and now stands proudly on the a wreath in King George Sound. It is the military installations at Princess Royal Australian Museum and the Australian War magazines, garrison barracks, a collection of summit of Mount Clarence: site of the City’s recorded events of this day which mark the > Enjoy picnic and BBQ areas, Fortress and the new National Anzac Centre. Memorial, visitors experience the Great War naval guns and torpedoes. Dawn Service, and a memorial to servicemen birth of the dawn service tradition in Albany. set in landscaped gardens. Explore the park by car, bike or foot to through the personal accounts of 30 Anzacs Princess Royal Fortress is also home to the and women from all theatres of war. Today the Padre White Lookout is the region’s > Visit the National Anzac Centre or shop discover the wonders of the Great Southern, - and two of their foes - across the renowned Convoy Walk and Lookout, the United States most visited lookout and serves as an for a unique gift or souvenir. battlefi elds of Gallipoli, Palestine, Sinai and including the region’s highest lookouts Still on Patrol and the Merchant Navies enduring place of refl ection; a lasting > Dine at Garrison Restaurant the Western front. with breathtaking views to the Stirling Memorials. monument to Ernest White and what many with panoramic views of Princess Ranges, Princess Royal Harbour and King Entry fees apply and include guided access to the regard as Australia’s fi rst dawn service. Royal Harbour. George Sound. historical buildings of Princess Royal Fortress. MAP KEY ALBANY HERITAGE PARK

ALBANY CITY CENTRE 11 Mt Clarence Summit 1 15 3 22 Padre White Lookout 2 33 Desert Mounted Corps Memorial 44 Apex Lookout 4 55 Avenue of Honour ALBANY PORT 66 Car Park ENTRANCE 5 Albany Heritage Park 77 Princess Royal Fortress 6 Water 88 National Anzac Centre CARLYLES FUNCTION CENTRE NATIONAL ANZAC CENTRE 99 Mt Adelaide Summit 7 9 PRINCESS ROYAL FORTRESS 1010 Convoy Lookout GARRISON RESTAURANT 10 8 amazingalbany.com.au 1111 Rotary Lookout DESERT MOUNTED CORPS MEMORIAL 1212 Plantagenet Battery MIDDLETON BEACH ACCESS & HOURS MARINE DRIVE PADRE WHITE LOOKOUT 1313 Ataturk Statue Road and walking trail access is generally available CONVOY LOOKOUT throughout the year. Access may be restricted for 1414 Point King Lighthouse 11 special events. For further event information, please 12 visit amazingalbany.com.au. Vehicle access to the 1515 Anzac Peace Park Desert Mounted Corps Memorial and Princess Royal Fortress precinct is restricted after sunset. Please 13 check signs in these locations. Ellen Cove to Albany Port Walk 14 CONTACT Mt Adelaide Nature Trail T 9841 9693 E [email protected] Padre White Trail ≤ PRINCESS ROYAL KING GEORGE SOUND VEHICLE ENTRANCE Granite Trail HARBOUR Road access is available from Albany city and Middleton Link Trail Beach. Follow the signs along Marine Drive (Historic Tourist Drive TD257) and enter at Forts Road. Park Boundary ATATURK CHANNEL

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