October 2016
Before proceeding to Hyden, we made a quick detour to Emu Point Boat Harbour. It is located a few kilometres from Albany City Centre. Although not much to see here for tourists, the harbour at Emu Point is where one would take the reputed Kalgan Queen Riverboat scenic cruises from. We did not take the cruise as it’s a 4 hours cruise which we did not have time for. At the harbour, several Pelicans awaits your visit. You could get quite close to the Pelicans for photos without scaring them away.
Emu Point boat harbour.
Yachts docked at the boat harbour.
Route from National Anzac Center to Emu Point boat harbour.
You board your Kalgan Queen Riverboat scenic cruise here.
The several jetties to get on your boat.
The Pelican of Emu Point boat harbour.
Pelicans lining up for their pictures to be taken.
Bronze statue in honour of Sammy, the resident seal at the harbour.
Emu Point beach not far from the harbour, has shallow waters that leads gradually to a pontoon about 100m out. Swim laps or gaze into the harbour and watch pelicans glide over the water. There is plenty of shade and a triple terrace grassed area is ideal for picnic where everyone can sit comfortably with a clear view out to the waters. The calm shallow waters is safe for children to wade and swim. Emu Point beach is also popular for fishing and boating. At the end of the road, there’s Emu Point Cafe where you’ll take the small roundabout for a u-turn to exit.
The grass terrace at Emu Point beach.
The boat harbour at the background.
The shallow waters of Emu Point beach. The pontoon is off the frame.
Plenty of shade for picnic.
Residential houses in-front of Emu Point beach before Emu Point Cafe.
End of the road at Emu Point Cafe.
Australian flag on a sunny morning.
