Sightseeing
Great photo opportunities, also has easy access to the Great South West Walk offering magnificent coastal views
Point Danger Gannet Colony
Great photo opportunities, also has easy access to the Great South West Walk offering magnificent coastal views
Definitely worth a day trip! At Cape Bridgewater you will discover the Petrified Forest, Blowholes & Seal Colony, not to mention the beautiful beach, popular for swimmers & surfers alike.
With several access points to the Great South West Walk, which boasts incredible views of the coastline!
26 locals recommend
Cape Bridgewater
Definitely worth a day trip! At Cape Bridgewater you will discover the Petrified Forest, Blowholes & Seal Colony, not to mention the beautiful beach, popular for swimmers & surfers alike.
With several access points to the Great South West Walk, which boasts incredible views of the coastline!
You can access the walking track to the seal colony lookout from either a small car park above the kiosk (approx 6.5 k’s return) or from the blowholes car park (approx 10k’s return), both offer incredible views!
Or you may choose to take a ‘Seals by Sea’ tou, check their website for details
www.sealsbyseatours.com.au
Seal Colony
You can access the walking track to the seal colony lookout from either a small car park above the kiosk (approx 6.5 k’s return) or from the blowholes car park (approx 10k’s return), both offer incredible views!
Or you may choose to take a ‘Seals by Sea’ tou, check their website for details
www.sealsbyseatours.com.au
Great spot to visit & just a short walk from the car park
Please visit www.capenelsonlighthouse.com.au
For information on tours & cafe opening hours
Taking the Scenic Drive to the Lighthouse it is worth stopping at ‘Yellow Rock’ a popular surf spot & ‘The Enchanted Forest’ a short walking track
16 locals recommend
Cape Nelson Lighthouse
Cape Nelson RoadGreat spot to visit & just a short walk from the car park
Please visit www.capenelsonlighthouse.com.au
For information on tours & cafe opening hours
Taking the Scenic Drive to the Lighthouse it is worth stopping at ‘Yellow Rock’ a popular surf spot & ‘The Enchanted Forest’ a short walking track
Great place for a picnic with several ‘loop’ walks, the GSWW also passes through here. Perfect spot to discover some of our local flora & fauna
Only a 20 minute drive away
Mount Richmond
Great place for a picnic with several ‘loop’ walks, the GSWW also passes through here. Perfect spot to discover some of our local flora & fauna
Only a 20 minute drive away
Bridgewater Lakes
Local favourite for water skiing, great spot for a picnic
Tarragal Caves can be seen from the road, but it is worth stopping at the car park & taking the short walk up to the caves, you will be rewarded with amazing views! The limestone track opposite the caves car park will take you to the Bridgewater Lakes picnic area
Tarragal caves
535 Bridgewater Lakes RdTarragal Caves can be seen from the road, but it is worth stopping at the car park & taking the short walk up to the caves, you will be rewarded with amazing views! The limestone track opposite the caves car park will take you to the Bridgewater Lakes picnic area
Portland Cable Trams Depot Museum
2A Bentinck StWorld War Two Memorial Lookout Tower
2 Wade StPortland is the start & finish of the World Renowned GSWW, if you don’t have time to complete the full walk, there are many access points for shorter options. There is a copy of the new guide book dedicated to the GSWW in the Studio, you are welcome to use this during your stay, & we are usually available for a chat & to offer our recommendations
11 locals recommend
Great South West Walk
Portland is the start & finish of the World Renowned GSWW, if you don’t have time to complete the full walk, there are many access points for shorter options. There is a copy of the new guide book dedicated to the GSWW in the Studio, you are welcome to use this during your stay, & we are usually available for a chat & to offer our recommendations
Food scene
Great pub with historic charm
If you’re wanting a ‘night in’ they will also deliver, you can order & pay via the ‘Food Booking’ App, just be sure to tell them to take the path beside the garage to the Studio
Macs Hotel
39-41 Bentinck StGreat pub with historic charm
If you’re wanting a ‘night in’ they will also deliver, you can order & pay via the ‘Food Booking’ App, just be sure to tell them to take the path beside the garage to the Studio
Henty St Fish N Grill
21 Henty StreetBest Fish & Chips in town! & only a short walk away
The Best Sourdough breads you will ever taste! And delicious pastries, all made on the premises
Opposite IGA in Percy st you will see big black gates, walk through the gates & up to the Bakehouse. They are behind 31 Percy st
Open Thursday - Sunday
the bakehouse
31 Percy StThe Best Sourdough breads you will ever taste! And delicious pastries, all made on the premises
Opposite IGA in Percy st you will see big black gates, walk through the gates & up to the Bakehouse. They are behind 31 Percy st
Open Thursday - Sunday
Relaxed atmosphere, great food & best place for a cheeky cocktail!
Check them out on Instagram & Facebook
Groke
81 Bentinck StreetRelaxed atmosphere, great food & best place for a cheeky cocktail!
Check them out on Instagram & Facebook
Traveler advice
Getting around
Laundromat
If you are needing to use a laundromat, “Extreme clean laundry Portland “ is only a short walk away at 3 Richmond st, & has received great reviews, they’re open 7.30am - 9.00pm We are happy to supply you with a clothes airer if you wish to bring your washing back to the Studio for drying , the courtyard is perfect for this!