Plan Your Journey

As part of the Balgang Albany program for Albany 2026, Lighting the Sound invites visitors to experience an extraordinary transformation of King George Sound. Co-designed with Menang Elders and created in collaboration with internationally acclaimed light artist Kari Kola, this immersive installation will illuminate Albany’s coastline and landmarks across three weekends, drawing focus to the life-giving waters that hold deep ancestral, cultural, and ecological significance.

To help manage the large crowds expected in the CBD for Lighting the Sound, visitors heading into the city centre will be able to take advantage of a free shuttle bus service operating on event nights.

Running across the three weekends, the shuttle buses will connect several park and ride locations and accommodation providers with the Albany Entertainment Centre, which is a short walk from the activation zones at Anzac Peace Park and Stirling Terrace where the light installation can best be viewed.

• Route 811: Starting at Emu Point, this route travels via Middleton Beach.
• Route 812: Starting at Albany Leisure & Aquatic Centre, this route travels via Retravision Stadium.
• Route 813: This route runs southbound along Albany Highway.
  Buses will begin operating around 5.30pm each night and will run return services throughout the evening.

For Lighting the Sound event information, click here.
The free shuttle service is being delivered in partnership between the City of Albany, FORM and the Public Transport Authority.

With caravan parks and local accommodation at or near capacity, Albany Motorsport Park has approval to provide temporary overflow caravan and RV camping.

This option is only available for self-contained vehicles and is intended to help accommodate additional visitors when traditional accommodation is full.

The Albany Motorsports Park are accepting bookings from 26 February to 31 March 2026. Email albanymotorsportpark@gmail.com or call Mark on 0428 412 199.

This venue is located around 20km outside of the Albany CBD.

No dogs permitted, except for registered assistance dogs.

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