Guidebook for Portland

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Guidebook for Portland

Parks & Nature

So much to see and do at Cape Bridgewater area. Walks Petrified Forrest, Blow holes. Bridgewater Lakes, Caves nearby, Grab a drink at our favourite beach cafe. enjoy the colours of the sand and ocean. Never disappoints.
26 locals recommend
Cape Bridgewater
26 locals recommend
So much to see and do at Cape Bridgewater area. Walks Petrified Forrest, Blow holes. Bridgewater Lakes, Caves nearby, Grab a drink at our favourite beach cafe. enjoy the colours of the sand and ocean. Never disappoints.
Lovely walking trails and picnic spots
Mount Richmond National Park
Lovely walking trails and picnic spots
New skate park adjacent beach and parks
Portland Fish market
Lee Breakwater Road
New skate park adjacent beach and parks
The oldest botanical gardens in Victoria,
6 locals recommend
Portland Botanical Gardens
Glenelg Street
6 locals recommend
The oldest botanical gardens in Victoria,
Great beach loved by locals and tourists alike . nearby breakwater is a great walk and also popular for fishing.
Nuns Beach
Great beach loved by locals and tourists alike . nearby breakwater is a great walk and also popular for fishing.

Food Scene

Casual dining in spectacular location looking out over Bridgewater Bay. Combine it with scenic drive around Discovery Bay, walk out to see seals,, blow holes or Bridgewater Lake. Outdoor dining dog friendly - Cafe has its own doggy biscuits)
12 locals recommend
Bridgewater Bay Cafe
1661 Bridgewater Rd
12 locals recommend
Casual dining in spectacular location looking out over Bridgewater Bay. Combine it with scenic drive around Discovery Bay, walk out to see seals,, blow holes or Bridgewater Lake. Outdoor dining dog friendly - Cafe has its own doggy biscuits)
A great spot for coffee/breakfast or lunch. Particularly lovely sitting outside on a nice day overlooking Portland foreshore
8 locals recommend
Bahloo
85 Cliff Street
8 locals recommend
A great spot for coffee/breakfast or lunch. Particularly lovely sitting outside on a nice day overlooking Portland foreshore
Award winning restaurant, fine dining experience
11 locals recommend
Clock by the Bay
105 Cliff St
11 locals recommend
Award winning restaurant, fine dining experience
delicious food and service great cafe for brunch or lunch relaxing overlooking marina and harbour. located inside The Information Centre and museum
The Captains Galley Cafe And Bar
98 Lee Breakwater Rd
delicious food and service great cafe for brunch or lunch relaxing overlooking marina and harbour. located inside The Information Centre and museum
A local coffee spot with a healthy delicious lunch menu
13 locals recommend
The Lido Larder
5 Julia St
13 locals recommend
A local coffee spot with a healthy delicious lunch menu
Great Aussie pub with good food, new outdoor area. Hosting regular music sessions. A short walk home no need to take 🚗 best to book in busy seasons Popular amongst our local community
The Royal Hotel Portland
113-119 Percy St
Great Aussie pub with good food, new outdoor area. Hosting regular music sessions. A short walk home no need to take 🚗 best to book in busy seasons Popular amongst our local community
especially good for breakfasts and coffee stop friendly staff outdoor seating welcoming for you and your dogs usually water bowl out front
Margaret & Agnes
73 Bentinck St
especially good for breakfasts and coffee stop friendly staff outdoor seating welcoming for you and your dogs usually water bowl out front

art lovers

bay of Whales gallery is a unique gallery where you can view exquisite paintings of Australian wildlife. You may be lucky enough to observe Brett whilst he paints. The Gallery also has a coffee shop and boasts magnificent hilltop views looking out over Portland Bay Just a short drive out to Narrawong. You may like to combine your visit with a walk at the Sawpit Picnic Area or walk along Narrawong beach.
Bay of Whales Gallery
47 Liebelts Rd
bay of Whales gallery is a unique gallery where you can view exquisite paintings of Australian wildlife. You may be lucky enough to observe Brett whilst he paints. The Gallery also has a coffee shop and boasts magnificent hilltop views looking out over Portland Bay Just a short drive out to Narrawong. You may like to combine your visit with a walk at the Sawpit Picnic Area or walk along Narrawong beach.
Portland Arts Centre
4A Glenelg St
Various arts and crafts from local artists, knitting and crochet, wood turners group, lead lighting, jewellery and more. Gallery of local paintings
Julia Street Creative Space
19-21 Julia St
Various arts and crafts from local artists, knitting and crochet, wood turners group, lead lighting, jewellery and more. Gallery of local paintings

Sightseeing

You are spoilt for choice along the Great South West Walk, - coastal/cliff top walks, national parks, river and bush walks. spectacular scenery.
11 locals recommend
Great South West Walk
11 locals recommend
You are spoilt for choice along the Great South West Walk, - coastal/cliff top walks, national parks, river and bush walks. spectacular scenery.
A wonderful resource for all travellers. Friendly staff will help you with your travels. The Captains Gallery great cafe with beautiful views
13 locals recommend
Portland Visitor Information Centre
Lee Breakwater Road
13 locals recommend
A wonderful resource for all travellers. Friendly staff will help you with your travels. The Captains Gallery great cafe with beautiful views
Now a world heritage listed area. Tours run by indigenous members of community
19 locals recommend
Budj Bim National Park
Mount Eccles Road
19 locals recommend
Now a world heritage listed area. Tours run by indigenous members of community
Love the lighthouse and the walks nearby. If you have 2 cars then it is great to leave one car at Murrells Beach car park and the other at the lighthouse. You may be able to finish you walk with a coffee or light lunch at Lighthouse Cafe if it is opened. Stunning views along the walk towards Cape Bridgewater.
16 locals recommend
Cape Nelson Lighthouse
Cape Nelson Road
16 locals recommend
Love the lighthouse and the walks nearby. If you have 2 cars then it is great to leave one car at Murrells Beach car park and the other at the lighthouse. You may be able to finish you walk with a coffee or light lunch at Lighthouse Cafe if it is opened. Stunning views along the walk towards Cape Bridgewater.
The Gannett Colony is run by volunteers, you can enquire at Information Centre if volunteer on duty. Absolutely magnificent attraction. beautiful abirds and the only mainland Gannett Colony in australia. There is a donation box, so if able please donate to help maintain site.
Point Danger Gannet Colony
The Gannett Colony is run by volunteers, you can enquire at Information Centre if volunteer on duty. Absolutely magnificent attraction. beautiful abirds and the only mainland Gannett Colony in australia. There is a donation box, so if able please donate to help maintain site.
Narrawong has surf /fishing beach (unpatrolled) River good for kayaking and shallows good for family swimming lovely place for stroll along beach.
Narrawong
Narrawong has surf /fishing beach (unpatrolled) River good for kayaking and shallows good for family swimming lovely place for stroll along beach.
Several trips daily, enjoy a ride on our tourist tram run by volunteers.
7 locals recommend
Portland Cable Trams Depot Museum
2A Bentinck St
7 locals recommend
Several trips daily, enjoy a ride on our tourist tram run by volunteers.

Picnic & camping

Great place for walk in bush and picnicking at the Sawpit wood bbq picnic tables Free camping Peaceful spot not far from narrawong toilet facilities (perhaps take own toilet paper!)
Great to take dog for a walk in the bush bike trail Great free camping peaceful spot amongst the trees Short walking tracks
Mount Clay
Great to take dog for a walk in the bush bike trail Great free camping peaceful spot amongst the trees Short walking tracks
Fauna Park Playground
15 Bridgewater Rd