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Emu Beach – Whale watching lookout loop from Emu Point

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Emu Beach – Whale watching lookout loop from Emu Point

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Emu Beach – Whale watching lookout loop from Emu Point

02:27

9.68km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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140 m

Emu Beach

Highlight • Beach

Emu Beach stretches along the sheltered edge of King George Sound near Emu Point, with calm water, white sand, and shallow swimming areas protected from the stronger Southern Ocean swell. The beach is popular for kayaking, paddleboarding, and slower coastal walks, especially during summer when the water is calmer and clearer. From the shoreline, you also get wide views back towards Middleton Beach and the forested hills surrounding Albany’s coastline.

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3.99 km

Whale watching lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

During whale migration season from May to November, sections of the Middleton Beach shared path can become surprisingly good spots for spotting humpback and southern right whales moving through King George Sound. Sightings are most common along the more open coastal stretches closer to Middleton Beach and Ellen Cove, especially on calmer mornings when whales surface offshore beyond the bays and headlands. Bringing binoculars can make a big difference, as whales are often visible further out in the sound.

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4.77 km

Hybla Tavern

Highlight • Restaurant

Pleasant restaurant with very tasty cuisine! Clear recommendation!

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4.97 km

Three Anchors

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Very good restaurant with a nice playground in front of it!

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6.26 km

Middleton Beach Shared Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Middleton Beach Shared Path follows the shoreline between Middleton Beach and Emu Point, winding beside peppermint trees, white sand, and calm water along King George Sound. The sealed dual-use path is mostly flat and accessible, with regular beach access points, lookouts, picnic areas, and long uninterrupted coastal views the entire way. Along the route, you’ll also pass sections of Albany’s wider Port to Point shared path network linking the coastline back towards the town centre.

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9.68 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

1.02 km

204 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

1.02 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

17°C

10°C

16 %

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