Paddling near Albany, Western Australia

Albany sits on the southern coast of Western Australia, where sheltered estuaries, tidal rivers and open coastal waters give paddlers a wide range of experiences. The Kalgan and King rivers are the area's marquee flatwater paddles, winding through farmland and paperbark-lined banks close to town, while Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound draw sea kayakers after history and wildlife. Wilson Inlet near Denmark and the secluded Taylor Inlet at Nanarup round out a region that rewards both beginners and experienced paddlers.