The Gap and Natural Wonders

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The Gap and Natural Wonders

Adventure and Outdoors Tours
Nature and wildlife
Sightseeing Tours
Part of: Albany Tours
2 min guests
57 max guests

Highlights

  • Explore the granite rocks of Torndirrup National Park, where breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean await.
  • Marvel at vibrant wildflower displays during your visit, enhancing the natural beauty of the Australian coastline.
  • Visit Stony Hill for panoramic vistas, capturing the stunning expanse of Princess Royal Harbour and beyond.
  • Feel the ocean's power at The Gap, where the waves crash against granite walls in a spectacular display.

Experience the wonder of the outdoors in the great expanses and granite rocks of the Torndirrup National Park.

Your tour begins curving around Princess Royal Harbour with a view of King George Sound and the Southern Ocean beyond. Be delighted by the wildflower displays of the native vegetation in the National Park. Enjoy the pristine marine environment of the southern Australian coastline seen in magnificent splendour on the journey through the Torndirrup National Park. Visit Stony Hill for excellent views of the area. See the calm swimming beach of Frenchman Bay, and swing by the Historic Whaling Station for refreshments.

Take in the vista of the powerful ocean as it heaves itself against the granite walls and feel the exhilarating force at the Gap. Simply breathtaking.

We’re a member of the elite group of tourism operators in Western Australia, part of the Dream Collective. Guests say:

“Tim (our guide) was extremely knowledgeable, very entertaining and very informative. The Gap and Natural Bridge are both stunning and worth seeing whatever the weather!! 5 stars Ian Feb 2025.

Itinerary highlights

The Gap at Torndirrup National Park

Feel the power of the ocean as it heaves itself against the vertical walls of the Gap. The exhilaration is breathtaking as you stand on the platform suspended over the chasm of granite. Explore the interpretive information that describes the formation of the incredible natural formations of the Gap and Natural Bridge.

Stony Hill Torndirrup National Park Western Australia

A walk on a nature trail amongst wildflowers to magnificent 360 degree views across the Southern Ocean, King George Sound, Princess Royal Harbour and to the mountains in the distance.

Tour details

  • Adventure and Outdoors Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Half Day or Less
  • Land – Motorised
  • Large Group Tour
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • Available from 17 October 2017 to 31 March 2026

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

General access

  • Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
  • Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
  • Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
  • Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
  • Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Communication

  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Allergies and intolerances

  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

  • Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
  • Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.

Operation information

Albany Tours

Albany Tours is the premier, land-based tour provider on the south coast of Western Australia in the Great Southern sub-region of Australia’s South West. They deliver quality small-group tour experiences in Albany, Denmark, and Mount Barker.

They offer a variety of day-and half-day tours around Albany and to Denmark, and Mount Barker. Tours depart daily and take you to the ‘must see’ locations and include the natural, historic and food and wine icons of the region.

Be exhilarated by the pounding ocean at the Gap and Natural Bridge in the Torndirrup National Park or view the southern horizon at the Granite Skywalk in the Porongurup National Park. Visit the historic storehouses of the National ANZAC Centre and Albany’s Historic Whaling Station. Taste the delights of food and wine in the unique cool climate zones of Denmark and Mount Barker in the Great Southern Wine Appellation. Walk Albany in the main street and get an ‘insider’s perspective’ on a 90-minute walking tour.

With local expertise, energy and integrity, the friendly, courteous and passionate team strive to ensure every guest is well looked after and has an Instagrammable and review-worthy experience.

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Boating
  • Scenic Drives
  • Walks

Tags

  • Adventure
  • Food & Wine
  • History & Heritage
  • Nature & Wildlife

Accreditations

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Tourism Emission Reduction Commitment

Memberships

  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre
  • WA – Australia's South West

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