See the towering 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks and misty waterfalls. Discover a diverse array of things to see and do in the region, from outdoor activities such as surfing, scuba diving and sea kayaking to arts, cultural and heritage attractions. Admire the stunning coastline on the Great Ocean Walk, get up close to native wildlife at Tower Hill, and explore surf towns and seaside villages. Enjoy fine dining up and down the coast and stock up at local winemakers, dairy farms and fresh provedores along the way.
Portland is Victoria’s first settlement and is one of the best kept secrets. Situated on the far South West Coast of Victoria we are a perfect holiday destination for all. Portland offers a great range of activities. Fantastic beaches, fishing, whale watching, tours of aboriginal sites, shopping, history and botanical gardens. Portland has a great range of restaurants, cafes and take away food options as well as local shopping for those who prefer to self cater, we are sure you will be able to find all your culinary needs.
Around Portland

Cable Tram
A great way of exploring Portland is to take a ride on the Cable Tram. The tram was restored and is operated by the local community and is a great way to view Portland and its many sights. The tram stops at many of Portland major attractions, such as the Maritime Museum, the tribute to the soldiers, the Vintage Power Museum and the Botanical Gardens.

Fishing
Fishing is a major drawcard to the Portland area. There is a wide variety of fishing offered from surf fishing, off the many piers and Marina’s, along with reef and deep sea fishing from the main port. There are various fishing competitions held throughout the year.

Great South West Walk
Portland has an abundance of spectacular coastal scenery. From the pristine beaches of Bridgewater Bay, the rugged cliff tops of Cape Nelson or the raw power of the blowholes, there is something to interest everyone.
Much of the coastal scenery can be viewed on the Great South-West Walk. To do this walk in full it will take 12 days. However many of the legs can be broken up and done as day walks or half day walks. This allows you to get off the beaten track and admire some of most picturesque coastal scenery anywhere in Victoria. For more information on the Great South West walk you can check out their website: www.greatsouthwestwalk.com

Surfing
Located on a headland, and surrounded by the ocean Portland offers a huge diversity when it comes to surfing. From the sandy, patrolled beach breaks of Bridgewater Bay to the less forgiving breaks of Yellow Rock, Murrell’s and Black Nose Point there is something to offer every standard of surfer.

Sport
Along with its many natural attractions Portland also has a very strong sporting culture. The Portland Aquatic Centre is well equipped and offers modern indoor and outdoor facilities along with a water-slide for children or the young at heart. The town also has a challenging golf course, which has played host to PGA events. Portland is also serviced by many other sporting facilities that you would expect for a town of its size.

Food & Wine
Portland has a variety of dinning and entertainment options to suit all ages and tastes. From a la carte dinning to gourmet pub fare, there are a range of spots you can taste the local gourmet produce and wines. When you’re finished you can also visit the many bars, hotels and nightspots!

History
Portland is regarded as Victoria’s birthplace. Walking around the town you will notice many grand old buildings dating back to the early 1800’s. Many of these spectacular building can be viewed on a self guided tour which allows you to travel at your own pace.
Portland and surrounding areas are immersed in indigenous history and are the traditional lands of Gunditjmara. It features one of the world’s earliest sites of human settlement and society. The cultural landscape within the region is nationally recognized as the Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape – one of the oldest examples of permanent indigenous settlement. Visitors are able to be guided onto country to view the remains of stone houses, eel traps and the aqua-culture system created by the lava flow.