Take in the 360 degree views of the coastline from the summit of Stoney Hill. Walk in bushland abundant in wildflowers; hakea, acacia, banksia, dryandra, adenanthus, agonis. Absorb the vast expanse of the Southern Ocean. Take in the rugged coastline that early explorers first encountered as they rounded the 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. Feel the exhilarating force in your body; taste the salt spray on your lips, breathe in the invigorating fresh air!  Travel on to the cove from where sailing boats launch into the quiet harbour before one more view from the Albany Wind Farm to Mutton Bird Island. Looking across the vibrant City of Albany, the granite formations of the Stirling and Porongurup Ranges are visible in the distance. Complete your journey and exploration of the impressive coastline with a relaxing refreshment.

This is more than just a food and wine tour! We can’t wait to show you the gourmet gems in the Denmark food and wine scene. Our Busy Blue Bus Tour Guide will take care of the skipper duties, whilst you indulge your senses.  Explore flavour sensations of the Great Southern in an array of cheeses made on the premises. Tantalizing handmade chocolates await and award-winning wines are available for tasting and purchase.

Travel through towering cathedrals of karri forest and relax with views over the green landscape at lunch. Flavour sensations are explored at Duckett's Mill where an array of cheeses, cured meats, condiments is presented in a mouth-watery shared platter lunch.  Wines are available for tasting and purchase.  The work of bees is savoured Bartholemews Meadery, where you'll have dessert of ice cream.  Then visit a chocolatere to take home a treat with which to reminisce.

Busy Blue Bus Tours chooses venues where you will get the best tasting experiences in the region and step up to the tasting bench ahead of others. 'We'll show you more' of Delicious Denmark and surrounds.

Feel nurtured by nature.  Atop the Granite Skywalk, in the Porongurup National Park see boulders balancing, teetering on weatherworn pedestals. Castle Rock is a 4.2km return uphill, nature trail, hike that requires moderate fitness.  To reach the spectacular views at the summit, requires a final short scramble over rocks and a climb in an enclosed ladder to the Granite Skywalk. Our Busy Blue Bus Tours Guide will entertain you with intriguing stories of the area, from the traditional Noongar owners to the European settlers.  Suspended above the treetops you can breathe the clean air and exhilarate in the views to the Southern Ocean on this award-winning platform, in this Heritage listed area abundant in wildflowers.

Savour the wine of the Great Southern of Western Australia to add to your lunch at a Porongurups winery.  Rich soils, plentiful rain, and clean air, nourish the vines and bush land. You too can sense nature’s nourishment.

Join Naturaliste Charters opn the Bremer Canyon Expedition season for an experience like no other, encounter an astonishing aggregation of marine wildlife on an unforgettable oceanic expedition. From January to April, our full day expeditions visit one of the least explored places on earth, and the only place in Australia you can reliably encounter killer whales.

Your expedition may see pods of long-finned pilot whales, sperm whales, a rare beaked whale or blue whale. You can also admire the acrobatics of large pods of bottlenose, striped, and common dolphins, and encounter shark species that include great whites, whaler sharks, and the beautiful oceanic blue, a species never seen from shore. Enormous oceanic sunfish surface, and the remains of giant squid sometimes float on the surface, a predator of the deep reduced to scraps, squabbled over by an astonishing array of pelagic seabirds including albatross, shearwater and petrel species.

Our dedicated Busy Blue Bus Tours Driver will take care of you en-route from Albany to Bremer Bay where you will join the expedition vessel to journey out to the remote Bremer Canyon for an awesome marine wildlife experience.  You will not only see an amazing wildlife spectacle, but also learn about the research programme which aims to study the vocalisations of Killer Whales and their interaction with other marine creatures.  After a day at sea, relax in comfort, enjoy a nap and let us take care of the driving, returning you safely to Albany after an exhilarating day.

Your expedition includes:

• Return transfers from Albany – Bremer Bay with Busy Blue Bus Tours.
• Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expedition on board the Alison Maree (the only vessel purpose built for the Southern Ocean) with Naturaliste Charters    
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea all prepared by the local Wellstead Café.     
• Expert commentary from the on-board Marine Biologist.
• Be a part of our research happening on board daily 
• Daily blog & photographs from your expedition to be emailed through to you if requested..

Note that there is minimum of 3 passengers required for a departure with Busy Blue Bus Tours. The departure point is the Albany Visitor Centre. Please arrive 5 mins prior to bus departure time. Children must be at least 10 years old to join the Killer Whale Expedition.

Depart Albany Visitor Centre at 08:30am with your tour group and guide.  Head west along the South Coast Highway to visit at least five  galleries in Torbay and Denmark. At Torbay Glass, in a beautiful elevated location, see the works of Mark Hewson and Paris Johanson.  Not far away is the photographic art of Meleah Farrell in her secluded studio. New to the trail are exhibits at Beaumaris Escape. Once you've seen the multimedia artwork and paintings, take in the gorgeous vistas from the elevated position overlooking the inlet! Onwards the tour travels to the town of Denmark for a quick stop for coffee then to the gallery of ceramicist Jonathan Hook. We stop for lunch at a  winery in a scenic location with a glass of wine. The tour returns to Albany at 5pm. Relax and enjoy the ride; let someone else do the driving and navigating. 

Departure point is Albany Visitor Centre 221 York St Albany Western Australia.  Parking at rear of building. 

Sit back, relax, let Busy Blue Bus do the driving!  Don't worry about navigating, the sun in your eyes, wildlife, the long journey, road conditions or traffic.  Your Driver will be focussed on these things while you rest.

DEPARTURE TIME: 5.30am from Albany to Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, Swarbrick Road, Bremer Bay.

RETURN TIME: From 4:30pm from the Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, Swarbrick Road, Bremer Bay to the Albany Visitor Centre.

Note that there is minimum of 3 passengers required for a departure with Busy Blue Bus Tours. The departure point is the Albany Visitor Centre. Please arrive 5 mins prior to bus departure time. 

Meander through backroads to taste outstanding wines from wineries of the Mt Barker sub-region of the Great Southern appellation; known for its Reislings. This region has a characteristically cool climate with slow ripening times which allows for the development of rich flavours and quality grape juice.

Wine tasting begins at Gilbert Wines, home to the ‘lads’ and where a morning coffee might be preferred. At Plantagenet wines you are taken to the tasting bench to choose your wine and make your purchase to accompany a scrumptious shared platter lunch of local produce. Onwards the tour will take you to Galafrey Wines another family-owned winery and home to prominent female wine-maker Kim Tyrer. From there to West Cape Howe where you can sample wine from their extensive range, olive oil or their own brand of coffee!  Our Busy Blue Bus Tour guide will take care of the skipper duties, whilst you relax and enjoy the scenery and the sensational flavours of the region. 

Delivery to Bibbulmun Track for start of section hike. We'll pick you and your backpack up early morning and deliver you to the start point of your hike for the day.  Appropriate for sections Denmark to Albany only. 

To book, select the number of vehicles you require. Vehicle seats 7 people. Select your pick up point from the drop down list or tell us when we call you.  Select a destination, where you'll start walkling or let us know if it's not on the list. Select a date. Select a pick up time. Complete the booking details.  If you require more than one day of transport, please 'make another booking' before you click 'pay'. 

Please check that all your group can provide proof of vaccination and will wear a mask for the journey. 

Make a plan and get the best out of your time in Albany and the region.  You’ve just arrived and set your bags down in your accommodation.  Now you’re hungry, want to stretch your legs and keen to organise your exploration of Albany and surrounds. Google’s great but a local’s better!! 

Find a local at the Albany Visitor Centre. Walk next door to Alison Hartman Gardens and learn about the Menang Noongar and their place. Gently stroll downhill and peer into alleys, upwards to the facades of historic buildings and down to the harbour lights. Hear the latest goss’ on what’s on, where to eat and drink, how to get to the ‘must see’ locations and Instagrammable sites.  Get navigational insight that only a local can know. Make sure you get there and back again safely and without wasting time or fuel. Lastly, find yourself in the café and wine bar strip and choose a venue for tonight!  A great way to get started on your Albany getaway.

At the National ANZAC Centre interactive displays will take you on an intimate journey of a participant of the war.  Under the shade of trees planted to remember fallen soldiers, the Avenue of Honour leads to the Memorial of the Desert Mounted Corps.  The dawn service is Padre White’s story. Take in the view that the departing ANZAC Troops had before they sailed onwards to war; for some of them, the last vision of homeland.

Curving around Mt Adelaide, Breaksea Island comes into view and stories of the construction of the lighthouse and its connection to the ANZAC narrative are revealed.  At Middleton Beach we pause a moment to absorb the vista of the ocean and perhaps, if lucky, a glimpse of sheltering whales and calves. Journeying into the city centre, along the way we drive past the oldest farm in Western Australia and learn of the contribution it made to the social life and nourishment of the early community; a property with a chequered history.  Visit one of the earliest homes in Australia at Patrick Taylor Cottage.

Gaze across Princess Royal Harbour with a view to King George Sound and, in the distance the expansive Southern Ocean. As you journey along the Torndirrup Peninsula this vista sets the scene.  Imagine for a moment, the spume of spray and the playful leap of a whale as it makes its way along The Amazing South Coast on a long journey north.  Today the whale  travels safely uninterrupted on its path.

Albany’s role in the Australia’s whaling story comes to life on this tour at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station at Discovery Bay.  While there meet our friendly native animals in the Animal Wildlife Park. Or, you can wander the pathways and boardwalks to view native plants and the enhanced wetland environment in the Regional Wildflower Garden. Climb aboard the famous whale chaser and marvel at the enormous whale skeletons on display. Relax with refreshments and an exceptional view over the ocean, reflecting on the significance of whale hunting in the past, and recognition of the value of whale watching today. 

 Book online at www.busybluebus.com.au/tours to use your voucher on a day of your choice for any of our touring products. Enjoy!