Description of the attraction
Middleton Beach is Albany's coastal area located 4 kilometers from the city center. This is one of the favorite vacation spots for city dwellers and visiting tourists - here you can stay overnight in a camper van in a special parking lot or in one of the many hotels.
Middleton Beach is bounded by Wollaston Road to the north, King George Sound to the east, and Heritage Park to the west and south. The permanent population of the district is only 663 people.
The settlement of Middleton was founded in 1834, but only at the end of the 20th century it became part of a large city - Albany. In 1892, the first hotel for tourists was built on the Esplanade embankment, but already in 1908 it burned down. The restored hotel building was opened in 1911 - by this time a road had been built between Albany and Middleton Beach, which contributed to the influx of tourists to this cozy place. The tourism industry began to develop and flourish. The building of the first hotel was demolished several times in the 20th century and other more modern hotels were rebuilt in its place.
But, of course, the main attraction of Middleton Beach is the beach of the same name - the main vacation spot for Albany residents, offering a variety of recreational services. The waters are calm here - the King George Strait protects the beach from the high waves of the Southern Ocean. In the summer, a pontoon bridge is installed right in the water of the strait - a floating structure that can withstand several dozen or even hundreds of people. On the shore there are cafes, restaurants and grocery stores for every taste. In spring, whales migrating to the south often enter the waters of the strait - here they rest. Sometimes they approach the shore by 20-30 meters, and this causes genuine delight among everyone who witnesses an amazing spectacle.
