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I AM THE MIGHTY BREACH
OF A SOUTHERN RIGHT
EXPLORE PORTLAND
THE WHALE TRAIL
Along the Whale Trail through Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland, you’ll spot Southern Right, Humpback, Blue and the occasional Orca. But whale sightings are just the beginning – find out more!
BUDJ BIM CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
After a decade of campaigning, the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape has been granted World Heritage Listing. Budj Bim, previously known as Mount Eccles, is a long dormant volcano that erupted over 30,000 years ago. This eruption created a lava flow which extends over 50 kilometres southwest and covers what is now known as the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape.
OCEAN FRONTIER
Take a step off the edge of the Earth and visit the place where the beach meets the deep and the oceans biggest fish, swells and whales can be experienced from the breakwater.
BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES
Take in the sweeping vistas of the Great South West Walk or wander through the Petrified Forest and blowholes of Cape Bridgewater to experience the best Mother Nature has to offer.
TOWNS OF GREAT SOUTH WEST
During your stay, take the time to explore the townships, each one offer something different from sweeping scenic views of rolling hills and productive agricultural land, to perfect pine plantations through the hinterland, and coastal beaches and rugged cliffs.
Winter Adventures
WALKS
The Great South West Walk has been developed as a bushwalking trail suitable for most ages and abilities comprising short 2 hour loop walks, full day walks, or for the intrepid, the whole 250km loop that begins and ends at the Maritime Discovery and Visitor Information Centre in Portland Victoria, Australia.
EVENTS
Explore the range of events that the Portland region has to offer.
GANNETS
Portland plays home to the beautiful Australasian Gannets as well as the Cape Gannets. being one of the only mainland colonies in Australia we offer a chance to see these beautiful creatures up close and personal.
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MUST DO’S IN PORTLAND
CAPE BRIDGEWATER
Only 20 minutes from Portland, Cape Bridgewater is a picturesque and secluded. See some of the highest coastal cliffs in Victoria overlooking the deep-blue waters of Bridgewater Bay that stretches in a perfect crescent around the rim of a huge, ancient volcano crater.
CAPE NELSON LIGHTHOUSE
The Cape Nelson State Park, near Portland on Victoria's southwest coast is a 243-hectare state park. Attractions include a 3-kilometre clifftop walk and a visit to the Cape Nelson lighthouse.
CASTERTON KELPIE MUSTER
Portland has a busy calendar of events that attract tourism and visitation. Consider including these events on your website to help your visitors plan their trip. You should also try and plan ahead to give your business a presence at them or build packages and online activity around them.
TALK TO THE LOCALS
Portland Visitor Information Centre
Lee Breakwater Road, Portland
Phone - 1800 035 567
Casterton Visitor Information Centre
139 Henty Street, Casterton
Phone - 03 5554 2440
Nelson Visitor Information Centre
Leake Street, Nelson
Phone - 08 8738 4051
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tour of the Great South Coast
Bentinck Street, Portland, VIC 3305
The Tour of the Great South Coast is a six day, eight stage tour that will cover 541.2 kilometres of stunning terrain across...
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SPOILT FOR CHOICE
WHALE WATCHING
Southern Right Whales, which often visit Portland and Cape Bridgewater Bays in winter are easily identified by large white bumps on the top and sides of the head.
SEAL TOUR
An exhilarating three-minute-journey across the sea follows, delivering visitors to the striking seal colony, abundant in playful Australian and New Zealand fur seals.
TUNA FISHING
If you're after a spot of fishing, Portland is literally an angler's paradise. Choose from boat fishing or beach fishing and hook yourself a King George whiting, flathead, snapper, tuna or mulloway.
GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK
The 250km trek, which weaves through the communities of Portland, Cape Bridgewater, and Nelson, across the capes of Discovery Bay and trailing the Glenelg River, is one of the region’s biggest tourist attractions.
