Because we were a little ahead of time on the trip we realized that we could make Albany for Anzac Day. Luckily we were also able to find a site at a Caravan Park handy to town.
We arrived on the 24th (Matts birthday) and prepared to wake really early to make the Dawn Service on the top of Mt Clarence. We were told that it was only accessible by shuttle and that if you weren't lined up by 4 you'd miss out as only 4,500 would fit up on the mountain.
Well we were lined up by 3.30am but still missed out on making the mountain service. We ended up in the Entertainment Centre for a simulcast from the mountain. Bit sad about that but we were pleased we had made the effort.
Albany really was a hive of activity over the Anzac long weekend. Quite a buzz.
Given we couldn't get onto the mountain at dawn Jayne and I went up later in the day to pay our respects at the memorial and to visit the very knew Anzac Centre. The views of King George Sound were beautiful.
Apart from that Albany was ok. We did have two lovely lunches at a place called 'The Mean Fiddler' in York st Albany. Great food and excellent service.
See gallery for Albany photos.