Great Ocean Road

EXPLORE PORTLAND

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

Autumn 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.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Portland Parkrun

Hood Street, Portland, VIC 3305

Parkrun organise free, weekly, five kilometre timed runs or walks.

02 Mar 2019 - 25 May 2019

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Oyez, Oyez, Oyez

Cliff Street, Portland, VIC 3305

The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland's 150th anniversary celebrations.

06 Aug 2018 - 14 Jul 2019

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LATEST BLOG POSTS

Corey, Blog, Portland Visitor Information Centre, Portland, Great Ocean Road, Victoria

25/06/2018 SIGHT SEEING

THE WAY AROUND PORTLAND WITH COREY

Corey works in the Portland Visitor Information Centre where he receives the questions for "What should we do?" on a daily basis. He has made up a blog for what he would do in the area if he was spending a few days here.

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18/06/2018

A FUN 48 HOURS IN THE WET WITH JILL

There is something magical about the wild coastline of Victoria’s South West in winter and Portland does not disappoint. We got the thermals on and our thickest winter coat and hat to brave a walk up to the highest cliffs in Victoria at Cape Bridgewater, a quick 20 minute drive west of Portland.

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22/04/2018 SIGHT SEEING

A DAY IN PORTLAND

Discover Portland, 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.

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11/11/2017 EVENTS

THE UPWELLING FESTIVAL PORTLAND

The community of Portland made a “call to the sea” to officially open the Bonney Upwelling season. I hadn’t the slightest idea what an “upwelling” was but the trumpets and chanting indicated it was a pretty big deal.

CRUISE SHIPS IN PORTLAND

Portland - Australia's new cruise destination

In January 2019 Portland is set to played host to two cruise ships both with the capacity to hold around 700 passengers along with its couple hundred staff and crew. The first one is the MS REGATTA which is part of the Oceania Cruise fleet, this arrived in Portland on Thursday the 10th. The second ship came in on Tuesday 15th and this was the Seven Seas Marina which belongs to the Regent Seven Seas Cruise fleet.

CRUISE SHIP DAYS

Portland plays host to several Cruise Ships each year from a variety of different cruise liners. These days are ones certainly not to miss with the buzz of thousands visiting Portland the foreshore of truly comes alive. Live bands, community markets, food stalls and fun for the kids can all be found in the bay with the wonderful backdrop of a Cruise Liner. Get off your ship to find local shuttle buses ready to transport you into and around the town with the first stop of the route being the Visitor Information Centre where you can come in and ask what you should get up to and where you should do it. From there the choice is yours. Stay in town and wander the markets and entertainment, take a trip to one of our two capes or even jump on one of the local town tours. Whatever strikes your fancy we will provide it to ensure an enjoyable and comfortable time in Portland.

The One For You Portland - Cruise Ships

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CRUISE SHIP BROCHURE

Portland ... a diverse destination with many unique experiences

The beautiful city of Portland on Victoria's south west coast is steeped in history, being the site of the first permanent European settlement in what is now Victoria.
With a population of about 10,000, located at the western end of the Great Ocean Road, the city is situated on the picturesque and sheltered Portland Bay.
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SPOILT FOR CHOICE

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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