Renowned for being Queen Victoria’s first permanent settlement, Portland (PTJ) is situated on the southwest coast of Victoria and is 360km east of Melbourne. Portland is of immense historical significance with over 200 of its buildings being classified by the National Trust and is ideally located if you want to explore Southern Australia. The city offers beautiful beaches, forest trails, heritage sites and is also a whaling center.

A trip to Portland Maritime Discovery center is sure to leave you spellbound. From exploring treasures of shipwreck trails to stepping inside a whale skeleton’s rib cage, it’s a once in a life time experience. Portland Maritime Museum is another destination that houses the lifeboat which was used in Admella shipwreck rescue.

One of the oldest and adventurous ways of exploring Portland is on foot. The great south west walk is a 250 km walk that takes you through rivers, forests, cliffs, mountains and lets you enjoy the landscape beauty of Portland without the use of any vehicle.

Australia is known for its wildlife and Cape Nelson Park spread over 243 hectares houses varied bird species and is surrounded by cliffs which are used as picnic and sightseeing areas. You can also set up your own barbeque there and live life true Australian style.