Ellen Cove Boardwalk
pathway to the city
:: Middleton Beach - Albany Port Trail ::
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Biodiversity
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The dual pathway from Ellen Cove to Albany Port is one of the best ways to see the famously beautiful coastline of the historic town of Albany in the Great Southern region, either on foot or on bicycle. The 250 metre length bordwalk commences from Ellen Cove, continues with a 3 kilometre pathway and winds around the coast to join up with Stirling Terrace in the city. The total distance from the beach back to the city along the path is approximately 5 kilometres.
In 1834, a transport ship called James Pattison was held in Albany for two months by bad weather. Ellen Cove is named after Lady Ellen Stirling who was a passenger on the ship together with her husband, Sir James Stirling who later became the Liertenant Governor of Western Australia. Many captains preferred to anchor in Middleton Bay as foul wind often kept ships from entering or leaving Princess Royal Harbour. Cargo, passengers and livestocks were boated or swum to shore in the shelter of Ellen Cove.
The boardwalk and pathway were constructed by member of the local Aboriginal community in a project designed to give Noongar people a chance to be employed in a job that would benefit their community. Elders acted as advisors while workers participated in decision making. Flexible schedules allowed workers to care for family members. Hands-on training in welding, carpentry and plumbing was provided. Participants developed land management and work skills designed to lead to employment in heritage and tourism.
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Notes from ENVT5505 Ecotourism Tour . Wednesday May 18, 2016
Guided Tour
SUMMARY
The walk started from marine drive Scenic Lookout point all the way to Ellen Cove boardwalk trail. It was a sunny bright day with a surprise appearance from some of the local residents; Sacred Kingfisher, a honeyeater bird (possibly the New Holland or the White Cheeked Honeyeater), black King Skink and the cute Southern Brown Bandicoot! Dreaming stories, information on crocodile crack, whales, hakea plant and mushroom were also shared.
QUESTIONS:
1. Why is it called "Sacred Kingfisher"?
The Sacred Kingfisher gets its name from a traditional Polynesian belief that the birds have the ability to control the ocean's waves.
2. Does bandicoot have pouch?
They are marsupials and, like koalas and wombats, the female carries her young in a backward-opening pouch.
Peter Cook, Anke, Paul, Sheila and Joslyn