Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-5523 1126;
www.portlandaccommodation.com.au
;
13 Clifton Ct; d from $160; )
The panoramic
ocean views from the balconies here are incredible. Three self-contained rooms are huge,
with big brass beds, telescopes and a modern maritime feel.
Eating
FISH & CHIPS
$
Deegan Seafoods
(106 Percy St; mains $10; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri )
This fish-and-chip shop famously serves up the
freshest fish in Victoria.
Cafe Bahloo
(85 Cliff St; mains $12-28; 7.30am-3.30pm Tue-Sat)
Housed in the original bluestone watchkeep-
er's house across from the harbour, Bahloo serves good breakfasts and coffee.
CAFE
$$
Information
Portland Visitors Centre
( 1800 035 567;
www.glenelg.vic.gov.au
;
Lee Breakwater Rd; 9am-5pm)
Modern
building on the waterfront, with a stack of suggestions of things to do and see.
Getting There & Away
Portland is one hour west of Port Fairy on the A1.
BUS
V/Line
( 1800 800 007;
www.vline.com.au
)
buses connect Portland with Port Fairy ($7.80, 55
minutes) and Warrnambool ($11, 1½ hours) three times daily on weekdays, twice on
Saturdays and once on Sundays. Buses depart from Henty St.
WORTH A TRIP
CAPE NELSON LIGHTHOUSE
Built in 1884, the still-operational
Cape Nelson Lighthouse
(13km southwest of Portland, but which is not on
the road to Nelson) is accessed via
lighthouse tours
(
www.cape nelsonlighthouse.com.au; adult/child $15/10
;
11am & 2pm), and has stunning views atop.
Isabella's Cafe
( 03-5523 5119; 11am-4pm) takes pride of place at its blustering base and offers excel-
lent deli-style food within its thick bluestone walls. Those wanting to stay can book into the self-contained
assist-
ant lighthouse keeper's cottage
(
03-5523 5119;
www.capenelsonlighthouse.com.au
; d from $180) .
