Portarlington

Quick facts

Population approximately 2,700
104 kilometres south of Melbourne.
Resort town on the northern tip of the peninsula overlooking Port Phillip Bay

Portarlington is superbly placed on the peninsula to provide sweeping of Melbourne’s skyline and the You Yangs. The local pier and marina provide shelter to fishing and sailing vessels and fresh local mussels can be bought in town.

Portarlington has been a holiday resort for more than 100 years, with thousands of Melburnian holidaymakers taking the one-hour trip on a steamer from Williamstown in the nineteenth century. Discover the local history at buildings such as the Portarlington Mill, built in 1857, and the Ol' Duke, built in 1855, now a smart hotel and restaurant, or relax on the beautiful foreshore and enjoy fishing, boating and swimming.

Activities and attractions

Feast on freshly harvested mussels
Visit the historic National Trust flour mill built of local stone in 1857
Enjoy a picnic on the foreshore reserve and take in the sweeping views of Melbourne’s skyline and the You Yangs
Taste fine wines and enjoy glorious views at one of many nearby wineries such as Scotchmans Hill, Bellarine Estate and Kilgour Estate
Enjoy fine cuisine at the diverse cafes and restaurants.

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