Albany Wind Farm

Albany Wind Farm is a coastal wind energy facility located at Sand Patch, about 12 kilometres southwest of Albany in Western Australia's Great Southern region. Commissioned in 2001 and expanded to 18 turbines, it overlooks the Southern Ocean from elevated coastal cliffs. The site is notable for its large turbines, panoramic ocean views, and integration with the Bibbulmun Track, serving as both a renewable energy installation and a popular scenic lookout for visitors.

Visitors can expect an open coastal headland with 18 large wind turbines set along cliffs above the Southern Ocean. Elevated timber boardwalks and viewing platforms provide panoramic ocean and coastline views, interpretive signage about wind energy, and access to a section of the Bibbulmun Track. The landscape is exposed heathland with low coastal vegetation, wildflowers in season, and expansive views toward Torndirrup and the Albany coastline. The site is primarily for sightseeing, photography and short walks.