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UPDATE

The Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Health Officers have asked all Australians to stay at home unless we must seek medical attention, travel for work or education, undertake essential shopping or exercise. Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism supports the State and National effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and asks everyone to adhere to these restrictions. As much as we normally love to welcome visitors, we are asking you to stay at home whilst these bans are in place. Our small communities do not have the health services and resources to support an outbreak of COVID-19. We look forward to welcoming you back when restrictions are lifted.

EXPLORE PORTLAND

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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.

ALL ABILITIES HOLIDAY

Join Maycie as she guides people of all abilities around the South West corner of Victoria. Maycie is a local girl who wants to make planning a holiday for people of all abilities easier.

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.

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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES

Please note: Surf Coast and Glenelg Shire Council run Visitor Information Centres have transitioned from over the counter service to phone, email and digital servicing until further notice.

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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

MUST DO’S IN THE GREAT SOUTH WEST

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

Casterton, the birthplace of the kelpie. Learn about the history of Casterton and the loyal kelpie at the Australian Kelpie Centre and Visitor Information Centre. Open 9am - 5pm 7 days a week.

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5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD SPEND SUMMER IN PORTLAND

Once you arrive in Portland, you can set yourself up for a trip full of big nature, active adventure and a big dose of history on the side.

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CASTERTON: AN INLAND TRIP WORTH EXPLORING

If you're in Portland for a beach holiday, but want a day or more inland, head to Casterton for a meal, some vintage shop exploring and to learn about the famous kelpie dog.

SIGHT SEEING

ALL ABILITIES HOLIDAY ITINERARY

I love the sound of the waves crashing down at Cape Bridgewater, with the sun on my back and a spectacular view of...

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Diving Whale Calf taken by Bob McPherson Permission Required August 2010

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.

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