ATTRACTIONS
PORTLAND
Portland 20
minutes from Bridgewater Bay is full or
heritage and Charm with
many things to
do including:-
* Edward Henty's mansion " Burswood Historic Homestead " .
* Portland Maritime Discovery Centre - see maritime history,
relics and "Skeletonia" a huge sperm whale skeleton.
* Great South West Walk.
* Cape Nelson Light station.
* Over 200 heritage buildings from the 1800's - all lovingly restored .
* Portland Aluminium Tours.
* World War 2 Memorial Lookout tower with 360 degree
views of the city, harbour and bay.
*
Portland Cable Tram and
Vintage Car Museum.
* Diving.
* Surfing - Check out each Friday's local paper for a surf report. Hot spots
include Shelly Beach, Crumpets, Murrell's,Yellow Rock,Blacknose Point,
white's Beach, Bridgewater, Water Tower, Rifle Range and Narrawong.
* Caving at Bats Ridges Reserve.
* Golf, Tennis, Swimming, Bowling, Croquet,Squash, Horse Riding.
* Botanic Gardens.
* Australia's first mainland Gannet Colony at Point Danger.
* Mt
Richmond National Park - noted for its spring wild flowers, bird animal
life.
Enjoy a picnic or bush walk.
* Fishing - boat, surf or breakwater. Fishing trips
and boat hire available.
* Cellar door sales at Kingsley & Barretts Wines.
*
Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre - Geothermally heated indoor and
outdoor pools, waterslide, spa, sauna, fully equipped
gym, creche.
* Portland Bay Lavender Farm - includes coffee & craft shop.
* Bolwarra Berries - delicious fresh strawberries.