“With uninterrupted bay views across to the You Yangs and, on a clear day, Melbourne, Portarlington is a beautiful bayside town with loads of local flavour. On the north side of The Bellarine, Portarlington has the gentle lapping of clear waters of Port Phillip Bay on its shores. Just up the hill, the street has a strip of cafes, bakeries and take away (fish and chips on the beach thanks!) plus a good old-fashioned pick-your-own lolly shop, Pier View. Sweet!”
Surrounded by picturesque vineyards, olive groves, and luxurious coastline, the historical town of Portarlington is a great spot for a day trip!
Famous for the blue mussels grown just offshore, it’s a popular destination for seafood lovers.
The annual mussel festival is held every January and tons of mussels are harvested each day by the fleet of ships in the harbour. Aboriginal shell middens can be found along the entire coastline, made up of mostly mussels!
You can ride on the only railway located on a foreshore in Australia, and Victoria’s only miniature railway!
There's a ferry that takes you to and from Victoria Harbour, right in the heart of Melbourne’s Docklands
The main street boasts lots of lovely cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops.
there’s lots on throughout the year in portarlington!
Bellarine Agricultural Show: Variety of displays and activities held annually in March on the Portarlington Reserve.
National Celtic Festival: Major festival of Celtic folk music, dancing, and cultural activities held all around Portarlington in mid-year.
Portarlington Market: Bustling market held around Parks Hall in Portarlington on the first Saturday in each month.
Carnival: Carnival rides and amusements located on the Portarlington foreshore during the summer holiday season.
Check the link below to find out what else there is to do in Portarlington, and let us know what you love to do when you visit! https://www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au/destinations/portarlington
