Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Portland, Victoria

March 17, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

Discover the best top things to do in Portland, Australia including Cape Nelson lighthouse, Portland Cable Trams, Portland Strawberries, Portland Visitor Information Centre, Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum, World War II Memorial Lookout, Cape Nelson State Park, Portland Botanical Gardens, Whaler's Bluff Lighthouse, Seals by Sea Tours.
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1. Cape Nelson lighthouse

Point Nelson 13km from Portland, Portland, Victoria Australia 55222200 http://www.capenelsonlighthouse.com.au
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4.5 based on 315 reviews

Cape Nelson lighthouse

Located only ten minutes from Portland upon the rugged cliffs of Cape Nelson, the Cape Nelson Lighthouse precinct comprises the 35 meter tall lighthouse, the cosy Isabella's cafe, and two exquisitely renovated assistant lighthouse keeper's cottages available as accommodation.These historic buildings have been elegantly restored and now comprise two separate two-bedroom cottages.The cottages are ideal for a secluded couple's get away, families, or groups! The precinct is located within Cape Nelson State Park and is surrounded by spectacular views, excellent walking tracks, and tours of the historic lighthouse run daily.Isabella's cafe, located in the old stables, offers morning and afternoon tea and gourmet lunches daily.Each cottage includes two bedrooms with queen sized beds, a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and lounge room with TV, DVD and an open fire place. All properties include free Wi-Fi, reverse cycle air conditioning and breakfast of cereal, milk, eggs, bacon, toast and condiments, as well as tea and coffee. About the area:Cape Nelson is a well known whale spotting area - observe from the cliffs or climb to the top of the lighthouse to spot southern wright whales in the middle of the year and blue whales in summer months! Dolphins and seals are sometimes spotted in the water as well! As we are located on the Great South West Walk, we are surrounded by kilometers of walking tracks through bush, beaches and cliffs. The area is rich in native wildlife, including kangaroos and wallabies, echidnas, koalas, and is close to Australia's only mainland Gannet breeding colony. The beaches around Portland are also well known for having great surf for all levels at any time of year, so make sure to bring boards and wetsuits!

Reviewed By eliciaf78 - Wollongong, Australia

Surrounded by walking trails along wild coastal cliffs, abundant with birdlife and wallabies, this lighthouse is the perfect base when visiting Portland (we stayed onsite at the cottages).

2. Portland Cable Trams

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4.5 based on 214 reviews

Portland Cable Trams

Portland's Cable Tram provides a 7.4km scenic ride along the picturesque Portland Bay foreshore, while also visiting many historic destinations and some of Portland's best tourist attractions along the way.

3. Portland Strawberries

87 Princes Hwy, Portland, Victoria 3305 Australia +61 3 5523 1834 http://www.portlandstrawberries.com.au
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Portland Strawberries

Reviewed By 708felicityd - Anglesea, Australia

Just popped into to buy some fresh strawberries on the way home. Delicious and great value. Couldn’t resist strawberry ice cream too. Yum! Worth popping into if you’re in the area.

4. Portland Visitor Information Centre

Lee Breakwater Rd, Portland, Victoria 3305 Australia +61 1800 035 567 http://www.visitportland.com.au/contact-us.html
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4.5 based on 126 reviews

Portland Visitor Information Centre

Reviewed By julie1966jackson

All tour info here combined with the Maritime Discovery Centre. Portland was a whaling port many years ago and they have a full skeleton in the main area. Cafe available (did not go in). Little gift shop area.

5. Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum

corner Glenelg Street and Percy Street, Portland, Victoria 3305 Australia +61 3 5523 5795
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Portland Powerhouse Motor and Car Museum

Reviewed By drewh126 - Mount Gambier, Australia

This museum is an enormous credit to the volunteers who run it. The exhibits are beautifully restored and maintained. There are some particularly rare cars and items that you wouldn't expect to find in a provincial museum. Exceptional value but please remember they don't take Eftpos.

6. World War II Memorial Lookout

Wade Street, off Bentinck Street, Portland, Victoria 3305 Australia +61 3 5523 3938
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

World War II Memorial Lookout

Reviewed By Dags1954 - City of Greater Geelong, Australia

History on the water storage tank,,, then go on the history of the men and women of Portland before and during the war from top to bottom this is one history lesson you don't want to miss.

7. Cape Nelson State Park

Cape Nelson Road, Portland, Victoria 3305 Australia +61 13 19 63 http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/cape-nelson-state-park
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Cape Nelson State Park

Reviewed By Crystalline4u - Traralgon, Australia

This is a 243-hectare park and it's not too far from Portland if you are staying in the area... it's well worth exploring. There are stunning vistas from wherever you are in the park. You can look for wildlife as they have the heath mouse, red-necked wallaby and echidnas in the area. The lighthouse is in this park ...but even if you don't visit the lighthouse there are some amazing walks to be had in the area. It's truly utterly stunning. There is a 3 kilometre cliff walk if you want to just enjoy the beautiful views.

8. Portland Botanical Gardens

1 Glenelg St, Portland, Victoria 3305 Australia http://www.glenelg.vic.gov.au/Portland_Botanic_Gardens
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Portland Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By JoyS252 - Portland, Australia

The Portland Botanical Gardens where designed by Guilfoil in the late 19th Century, they are the second oldest in Victoria after Melbourne. The Historic Bluestone Curators Cottage sits just inside the Wrought Iron Entrance Gates and is a photographers delight. The Portland Croquet Club courts and Club Rooms are a feature of the gardens as well as the one hundred year old trees from the original planting’s with Rose Gardens and Dahlia gardens being seasonal features as well as annual and perennial borders.

9. Whaler's Bluff Lighthouse

Lighthouse Street, Portland, Victoria 3305 Australia
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4.0 based on 34 reviews

Whaler's Bluff Lighthouse

10. Seals by Sea Tours

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5.0 based on 85 reviews

Seals by Sea Tours

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