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Portarlington is located on the Northwest corner of the Bellarine
Peninsula about a 30-minute drive from Geelong, or 106 kilometres
from Melbourne. As you come over the last hill before the town, you view the
bay and in the background you can see the city of Melbourne, clearly
on a good day. If you stop and amble along the main street, you
can feel the relaxed mood of the town The Wathaurong Aborigines originally inhabited the area. As you stroll along the foreshore by the Fairfax Street boat ramp you can see evidence of the aboriginal shell middens firmly imbedded in the cliff face. Fishing is also important to Portarlington and the area is well known for its mussel farming. You will always see a number of fishing vessels tied up at the pier. Portarlington has a large recreation reserve, which has camping and caravan facilities as well as permanent units. There is an 18-hole golf course, all weather bowling club, Skateboard Park, boat ramps, safe swimming areas, and a bicycle track that leads around the foreshore to Indented Heads. With increased media activity resulting in increased tourism, more and more holiday units are becoming available, and there are now different types of accommodation. There are many different annual events held in Portarlington like the Agricultural Show, Portarlington Festival, Celtic Festival, and the Line Dancing Event. High quality weekend accommodation is available, but be sure to make arrangements early So, what is it about Portarlington that people like? Comments sited in the Tourist' Guide to Geelong and the Southern Watering Places published in 1893, provide the visitor with descriptions that are evident today. |
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Many units are being constructed within walking distance
of town, which will be an advantage for those who can
no longer
manage
the family home.