Historic Portland is a hidden treasure on the Western end of the Great Ocean Road. Renowned for its beautiful beaches, wonderful national parks and the Great South West Walk. Steeped in maritime history, Portland and its surrounds offer great fishing from both land and boat, coastal walks through pristine bushland or along sandy beaches.
Explore the 1800’s with a walk through the town centre viewing buildings and visiting local museums.
Take a tour of the oldest permanent settlement of indigenous people on their traditional lands Budj Bim and learn more about their life style and aquiculture systems at Tyrendarra and Lake Conda.
Must See and do in Portland and Surrounds
In the Region
- Cape Bridgewater
Petrified Forest, Blow Holes Seals and an superb sandy beach - Cape Nelson
Historic lighthouse - Casterton
Home of the Kelpie
- Dartmoor
The memorial Streetscape features many tree carvings reflecting the experiences and images of war veterans and native animals - Heywood
Water tower mural, Wagon Shed Museum