Pemberton to Albany road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

Pemberton to Albany road trip: William Bay National Park and Ocean Beach

The best detour on the Walpole to Denmark leg of the driving route comes next, in the form of William Bay National Park. The best-known highlights here are the giant granite boulders of Elephant Rocks and the hugely inviting Greens Pool, a calm swimming spot protected from an otherwise tempestuous ocean.

There are, however, plenty of walking trails in the park to keep hikers occupied.

Another possible diversion takes you to down Lights Road towards Ocean Beach – Denmark’s much beloved surfing beach. You can also take the 2km return walk to the top of Monkey Rock for some exquisite views over the coast.

Otherwise, keep going into Denmark itself. You’ll pass the Denmark Chocolate Company and Denmark Thrills Adventure Park along the way. The latter is where you can roll downhill in giant plastic balls.

Pemberton to Albany road trip: Boston Brewing Company

The first attraction on the Denmark to Albany leg of the Pemberton to Albany road trip is the Boston Brewing Company. This celebrated craft beer brewery has a lovely premises for enjoying a couple of al fresco beers. Alternatively, you can just buy a few bottles and save them for drinking later on.

Parents might like to know that there’s a children’s play area outside where the kids can keep themselves occupied while tastings continue.

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