Sightseeing
Good trip to take first up as commentary gives lots of information about Portland.
7 locals recommend
Portland Cable Trams Depot Museum
2A Bentinck StGood trip to take first up as commentary gives lots of information about Portland.
250 km walk with camp shelters but you can do short walks 1 hr walk or half day as well. Coastal, forest, beach, river sections. Detailed Guidebook available at the house for you to use.
11 locals recommend
Great South West Walk
250 km walk with camp shelters but you can do short walks 1 hr walk or half day as well. Coastal, forest, beach, river sections. Detailed Guidebook available at the house for you to use.
Go here to get up to date information and brochures. Also maritime museum and cafe are located here.
13 locals recommend
Portland Visitor Information Centre
Lee Breakwater RoadGo here to get up to date information and brochures. Also maritime museum and cafe are located here.
Beautiful small 2nd oldest gardens in Victoria. BBQs and good place for picnic.
6 locals recommend
Portland Botanical Gardens
Glenelg StreetBeautiful small 2nd oldest gardens in Victoria. BBQs and good place for picnic.
Beautiful birds. Interesting diving for fish. The area is protected by electric fence but you can visit anytime of Check at visitor information center for a guided walk and talk.
Point Danger Gannet Colony
Beautiful birds. Interesting diving for fish. The area is protected by electric fence but you can visit anytime of Check at visitor information center for a guided walk and talk.
May to October see whales from the shore. Follow whalemail on facebook and subscribe to alerts.
Viewing Platform
1 Wade StMay to October see whales from the shore. Follow whalemail on facebook and subscribe to alerts.
White kangaroos. Very rare. Small playground. Next to small playground & bbq picnic facilities.
Graham Husson Fauna Park
White kangaroos. Very rare. Small playground. Next to small playground & bbq picnic facilities.
World Heritage listed traditional homelands of the Gunditjamara people, in the south west of Victoria. Evidence of this society including stone houses and fish traps can be seen in the landscape today. Walk with the Gunditjmara people to experience the indigenous history and stories of the region.
19 locals recommend
Budj Bim National Park
Mount Eccles RoadWorld Heritage listed traditional homelands of the Gunditjamara people, in the south west of Victoria. Evidence of this society including stone houses and fish traps can be seen in the landscape today. Walk with the Gunditjmara people to experience the indigenous history and stories of the region.
Fascinating activity. Ships loading Woodchips , logs, grain, mineral sand etc. Watch the b-double truck hydraulic elevators in action. Boys paradise!
Port of Portland
25 Kunara CresFascinating activity. Ships loading Woodchips , logs, grain, mineral sand etc. Watch the b-double truck hydraulic elevators in action. Boys paradise!
Beach
Voted 1 out of 10 best kept secret beach in Australia. Safe swimming. Patrolled by surf lifesaving club. Learn to surf conditions. Long sandy beach walk. Seal by the sea boat tours.
26 locals recommend
Cape Bridgewater
Voted 1 out of 10 best kept secret beach in Australia. Safe swimming. Patrolled by surf lifesaving club. Learn to surf conditions. Long sandy beach walk. Seal by the sea boat tours.
Nuns Beach
Close to town. Safe swimming. Showers and toilets located here.
Dutton Way
Great beach for kids and dogs. Rock wall for climbing. Beach comb to find sea dragons.
Beaches for surfing , fishing , swimming. Some of the best surf beaches in Victoria.
33 locals recommend
Bridgewater Bay
StairsBeaches for surfing , fishing , swimming. Some of the best surf beaches in Victoria.
Fishing
Fishing options include land based or by boat including charters.
Lee Breakwater
Park vehicle on breakwater. Rod fishing
Port of Portland
25 Kunara CresGet some bait and tackle and catch a fish from the trawler wharf.
Contact visitor information centre or search google and Facebook for various fishing charters operating here. Tuna fishing is big.
Reel Time Fishing Portland Tuna Fishing Charters
111 Bentinck StContact visitor information centre or search google and Facebook for various fishing charters operating here. Tuna fishing is big.
Playgrounds & kids
Things for kids
Brand new all abilities playground 2020. Next to skate park. In the foreshore plus various other playgrounds situated along foreshore and around town.
ALL Abilities Play Safe
Lee Breakwater RoadBrand new all abilities playground 2020. Next to skate park. In the foreshore plus various other playgrounds situated along foreshore and around town.
Portland Foreshore
State of the art skate park for all ages.
Graham Husson Fauna Park
Playground tube slide for younger kids. Shelter snd bbq good for groups
Recently refurbished we have a beautiful library with a deck overlooking the Port. Something for the whole family to do. You can spend hours here.
Open Monday to Saturday
https://www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au/Contact-Us/Portland-Library
Portland Library
Recently refurbished we have a beautiful library with a deck overlooking the Port. Something for the whole family to do. You can spend hours here.
Open Monday to Saturday
https://www.glenelglibraries.vic.gov.au/Contact-Us/Portland-Library
Can you help Captain longitude and his parrot latitude find the missing crew mates. download the app you will need a Geo location services enabled to play.
Battery Lane
Battery LaneCan you help Captain longitude and his parrot latitude find the missing crew mates. download the app you will need a Geo location services enabled to play.
Indoor and outdoor heated pool and childcare https://www.portlandleisurecentre.com.au/
Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre
22 Bentinck StIndoor and outdoor heated pool and childcare https://www.portlandleisurecentre.com.au/
Food scene
Gordon Hotel
63 Bentinck StMacs Hotel
39-41 Bentinck StGreat cheap lunch specials. Very historic bluestone building.
Quiet place good for coffee and cake or dinner. Restaurant pricing.
Edwards Waterfront Restaurant & Café
101 Bentinck StQuiet place good for coffee and cake or dinner. Restaurant pricing.
Clock by the Bay
105 Cliff StOpened March 2021 - Portland Newest trendy eatery & cocktail bar. Views over Portland Harbour
81 Bentinck Street, Portland Vic
𝔹𝕦𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕣𝕤 - ℂ𝕣𝕒𝕗𝕥 𝔹𝕖𝕖𝕣 - ℂ𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕤 - 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕖 - 𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕤
Groke
81 Bentinck StreetOpened March 2021 - Portland Newest trendy eatery & cocktail bar. Views over Portland Harbour
81 Bentinck Street, Portland Vic
𝔹𝕦𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕣𝕤 - ℂ𝕣𝕒𝕗𝕥 𝔹𝕖𝕖𝕣 - ℂ𝕠𝕔𝕜𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕝𝕤 - 𝕎𝕚𝕟𝕖 - 𝕊𝕞𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕤
Always have a good time here. BYO alcohol. Always works out $30 per head i order lamb vindaloo, Cashmiri rice, non veg platter with tandoori lamb cutlets and chicken, naan. Delicious
Seaview Indian Traditional Restaurant
55 Bentinck StreetAlways have a good time here. BYO alcohol. Always works out $30 per head i order lamb vindaloo, Cashmiri rice, non veg platter with tandoori lamb cutlets and chicken, naan. Delicious
Main Street Cafe
54 Percy StGood homemade style lunch plus house made pies and quiches.
Bahloo
85 Cliff StreetGood views over the port. Trendy cafe. Pretty good food and coffee.
Everyone loves the food at lido larder cafe. Fantastic reputation and Locals favourite go to.
13 locals recommend
The Lido Larder
5 Julia StEveryone loves the food at lido larder cafe. Fantastic reputation and Locals favourite go to.
Very popular so hard to get through on phone to order on busy nights. Worthwhile visit to order.
Beach House Pizza
71 Bentinck StVery popular so hard to get through on phone to order on busy nights. Worthwhile visit to order.
Ric's Pizza Bar
21 Henty StDelivery available. Good pizzas
Henty St Fish N Grill
21 Henty StreetThe best char grilled burgers.
Bridgy burger is what I order. Good menu - Fish and chips and Coffee etc. Best views of one of the best scenic and swimming beaches in Australia.
12 locals recommend
Bridgewater Bay Cafe
1661 Bridgewater RdBridgy burger is what I order. Good menu - Fish and chips and Coffee etc. Best views of one of the best scenic and swimming beaches in Australia.
Take away and dine in Fish and chip cafe. Good coffee. Great value Roast meat and veg dinners ready at 5 pm.
Harbour Lights Snack Bar
53 Bentinck StTake away and dine in Fish and chip cafe. Good coffee. Great value Roast meat and veg dinners ready at 5 pm.
Ocean Waves Pizza & Pasta
83A Percy StreetQuick service home delivery. Variety on menu. Pizza, pasta, roast
lejovi
32 Percy StreetCakes, ice cream, coffee
Royal Hotel
113-119 Percy StreetBar, meals, outdoor area, Entertainment
the bakehouse
31 Percy StRenowned favourite sourdough. You’ve just got to go there ! Locals little secret.