Western Australia · Attraction
Mount Clarence and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial
Sentinel over King George Sound
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
Rising above Albany's city centre, Mount Clarence, known to the Noongar people as Corndarup, offers panoramic views over King George Sound and the surrounding countryside. At its summit stands the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, a nine-metre bronze statue of an Australian soldier helping a wounded New Zealand soldier, honouring the mounted troops who served in the Sinai and Palestine campaigns of the First World War.
The memorial has a remarkable history. It was first erected in Port Said, Egypt, in 1932, but was damaged during the Suez Crisis of 1956. Returned to Australia, it was installed on Mount Clarence in 1964, a fitting location given that Albany was the last port of call for the first ANZAC convoys when they departed in November 1914. A replica of the statue stands on Anzac Parade in Canberra.
Mount Clarence is the site of the annual ANZAC dawn service, a tradition dating back to 1931 when Padre Arthur Ernest White first held it here. Visitors can reach the summit on foot via walking trails through bushland, or drive up for the lookout views. Entry to the park and memorial is free.
Where to stay
Holiday parks near Mount Clarence and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial.
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Rose Gardens Beachside Holiday Park
5.3km away
Panorama Caravan Park
5.8km away
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Scenic views
Lookouts near Mount Clarence and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial.
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