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The Gap and Natural Bridge
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The Gap and the Natural Bridge are two awe inspiring natural features of the Torndirrup National Park.

Torndirrup National Park is named after the Aboriginal people who lived on the peninsula and in the Albany area. The area was gazetted as a national park in 1918; the first in Western Australia.

Three major rock types make up the Torndirrup peninsula, the oldest of which predates nearly all life on earth. Over time, the impact of the Southern Ocean on the coastal granite has formed:

  • The Gap – an incredible spectacle of waves and natural force.
  • The Natural Bridge – a naturally occurring rock sculpture in the shape of a massive and imposing bridge.

Location: Torndirrup National Park is located 10 kilometres south of Albany across Princess Royal Harbour. Albany is 417 kilometres south east of the city of Perth.

Australia’s South West

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rhiannamh
Jan 27, 2009 at 04:37PM

Mind the gap! It's a big one!

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jay2abbey
Jan 19, 2009 at 07:10PM

Most memorable time as a child was experencing the wonders of Albany, I desperately want to take my kid's as there's so much to see.

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msjules
Jan 19, 2009 at 03:16PM

A family favourite.

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msjules
Jan 18, 2009 at 04:17PM

Favourite summer holiday destination....it's cool!!

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msjules
Jan 17, 2009 at 09:45AM

Love Albany...like being in a world of your own.

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alypaynter
Jan 08, 2009 at 12:06PM

A fine example of Nature's grandeur.

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clancey
Jan 08, 2009 at 11:02AM

Wonderful coastline...well worth the trip south

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Shane Williams
Jan 01, 2009 at 10:23PM

Absolutely magic, a wonderful creation of nature and something to spend hours sketching or painting or photographing especially when the sea is angry.

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alypaynter
Dec 23, 2008 at 09:36AM

Albany is a place of natural wonders.

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coffeee
Dec 16, 2008 at 07:14AM

Very dramatic coastline.

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kitten
Dec 15, 2008 at 08:00PM

* The Gap * The Natural Bridge well worth seeing mather nature at her best

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youngkj
Dec 09, 2008 at 08:15AM

The ruggedness and wildness of this place is awesome.

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ceejay
Dec 03, 2008 at 08:29PM

Nearly got splashed at the Gap.

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paulg
Dec 03, 2008 at 11:50AM

A magical natural wonder even if it does make you go a little weak at the knees!

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sandraholdswoth
Dec 02, 2008 at 09:22AM

been and seen beautiful, awesome and breathtaking

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billforbes1@optusnet.com.au
Nov 26, 2008 at 03:42PM

I've been there and I think it is a sight that most people would appreciate. Very good.

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Shane Williams
Nov 25, 2008 at 07:21PM

Awesome views and natural rock formation

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sandraholdswoth
Nov 24, 2008 at 05:19PM

been there breathtaking

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wallaceif
Nov 19, 2008 at 12:15AM

The first time that I saw this area over 40 years ago I thought it was awesome, and I still do.

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andrewbozyk
Nov 17, 2008 at 02:39PM

Went in Jan 2000 it was Great

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msjules
Nov 11, 2008 at 03:07PM

I've always loved the sense of freedom i get from just sitting on the nearby rocks and enjoying the coastline of this spot!

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elizabethr
Nov 11, 2008 at 02:45PM

A worthwhile visit, you won't be disappointed.

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JACI
Nov 11, 2008 at 11:06AM

A must see attraction when visiting Albany!

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jay2abbey
Nov 04, 2008 at 01:16PM

Fantastic spectacular a must see, the oceans power at it's wildest.

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Joe Demarte
Oct 14, 2008 at 12:11PM

Absolutely breathtaking.

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Kezza
Oct 13, 2008 at 08:21AM

I moved to Albany four years ago and I absolutely love it...it's a beautiful place!!

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Tom Burbidge
Oct 04, 2008 at 04:56PM

These natuaral wonders are the equal of any in Australia.

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Kylie
Jul 10, 2008 at 03:16PM

I thought that this was pretty spectacular. Very powerful!.

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