How much does it cost to go to the Gap, Albany?

To get to the Gap, Albany, you need to pay the $15 Torndirrup National Park entry fee.

What is the Gap, Albany?

The Gap is a natural feature in Torndirrup National Park near Albany, Western Australia. It is a narrow channel between two 40 metre high granite cliffs, pounded by the Southern Ocean.

How much does it cost to go to the Gap?

There is no specific entry fee for the Gap. However, there is a national park entry fee to get into Torndirrup National Park. If coming in a standard vehicle, this is $15 per vehicle.

This Torndirrup National Park entry fee covers the park’s other attractions, including the Natural Bridge.

However, if planning to visit several national parks in Western Australia, one of several parks passes may be a better investment.

The other alternative is to visit as part of a half day tour around Albany’s natural wonders.

9 activities and attractions to book in Albany

Tasting tour around the Mount Barker wineries.
Summit to sea Segway adventure.
Wildlife and coastal scenery cruise.
Half day Albany history and heritage tour.
Food and wine tasting tour around the Denmark wine region.
Visit to the Historic Whaling Station.
Mobile-friendly ticket for the National Anzac Centre.
Guided tour to the Granite Skywalk in Porongurup National Park.
Half day tour around Albany’s natural wonders – including The Gap.

What will I see at the Gap, Albany?

What you’ll see at the Gap, Albany, depends on weather and ocean conditions. On a calm day, there is a gentle, lulling swell rolling into the channel between the cliffs.

On other days, the ocean surges in, with buffeting winds behind it. The swell crashes into the cliffs, creating a foamy tumult below and sending spray high into the air.

The Gap, Torndirrup National Park

The surging power of the Southern Ocean is evident at The Gap, a spectacular channel in the 40m high coastal granites of Torndirrup National Park.

The viewing platform is cantilevered 40 metres above the ocean, sticking out ten metres from the rock surface.

How to get to the Gap from Albany

The Gap car park is an 18km drive from Albany, which should take around 18 minutes. Start off heading west along Princess Royal Drive, then turn down Frenchman Bay Road. The Gap Road branches off to the south-west once inside Torndirrup National Park.

From the car park, there is a short, raised, wheelchair-accessible walkway to the Gap viewing platform.

Other attractions in Albany include the old whaling station at Discovery Bay, whale-watching cruises and the National Anzac Centre. There are also several excellent beaches nearby, including Middleton Beach, Little Beach and Gull Rock Beach.