Princess Royal Fortress

Princess Royal Fortress is a military site on Mount Adelaide with underground bunkers, gun batteries, and barracks spread across 11 acres of grounds. The complex also includes a restaurant, a military merchandise store, and several outdoor areas for visitors to use.

This fortress was established in 1893 as the first joint defense project between Australian colonies, with Britain supplying the artillery equipment. The site was built to protect the coast from potential naval threats of that era.

The National Anzac Centre inside tells the personal stories of service members through their own perspectives on recruitment, training, and wartime experiences. Visitors can connect with how military service shaped the lives of individuals who lived through these times.

Visitors can easily move around the site on wheelchair-accessible paths distributed throughout the grounds. There are picnic areas with barbecues where you can take time to explore the site at a comfortable pace.

Two gun batteries are carved directly into the hillside of Mount Adelaide and originally housed British Mark IV 6-inch guns. These underground structures show the engineering skill that went into building this early coastal defense.

Location: City of Albany

GPS coordinates: -35.03072,117.91125

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:23