Portarlington is a small fishing village and tourist town on the northern edge of the Bellarine Peninsula within the South West Coast region of Victoria.
Get in
By boat
Port Phillip Ferries run a twice daily service from Docklands to the pier at Portarlington. The ferries are large, smooth, and spacious with a cafe on board (which in Melbourne style, take pride in their coffee). The pier at Portarlington is 2 min walk from the town. You can spend the afternoon there and return to Melbourne. There is also Wi-Fi on board the ferry. The ferry is speed restricted in the Docklands, and only opens up once out in the bay.
By train and bus
There is also a connecting bus service via Geelong.
By car
There is plenty of free parking in and around the town.
See
Do
Events
The Celtic Festival has been held on the June long weekend every year for the past 20 years. There is a wide range of ticketed entertainment as well as free access to stalls, markets, food.
Buy
Eat
- Daniels Donuts. Insta famous donuts made fresh in Portarlington
Sleep
- Portarlington Beach Motel, 153-155 Newcombe Street, Portarlington, VIC 3223, ☏ 61 3 5259-3801, fax: 61 3 5259 3993. Family-owned, renovated accommodation 14 luxury units well-suited to families and couples.