All Points of Interest in Portarlington
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Located in Portarlington, Victoria, the Seaview Hotel was built c 1855 by Mr Duncan McKenzie. Argus (Melbourne, Vic) – 8 Jan 1881 The historic hotel is perfectly positioned on an elevated hillside, directly in line with, and overlooking the Portarlington Pier. It enjoys the most outstanding and magnificent views of the pier, marina, Port Phillip Bay – all the way across to Melbourne in the distance. Portarlington’s Sea Read more…
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“Hat Rock” was a significant landmark to the very first explorers of Port Phillip Bay. Matthew Flinders’ first named and identified “Hat Rock” on his Map of Port Phillip Bay in 1802. Extract – Matthew Flinders Map of 1802 It is a rocky outcrop that can best be described as the highest, most northerly point of the Bellarine Peninsula. It also forms Read more…
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Set within the magnificent ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve‘, these sheltered barbecues are accompanied by picnic tables which all enjoy and overlook the expansive vistas of the Reserve, the You Yangs and Port Phillip Bay. These facilities are directly adjacent to the infamous Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway – a wonderful delight for children and adults alike. Expansive lawn areas are perfect for that game of Read more…
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The ‘J Henderson Reserve’ is a beautiful area that stretches from Portarlington’s historic pier, westward, along the stunning foreshore of Port Phillip Bay. The reserve is characterised by the mature Cypress trees that line the laneway and provide welcome shade and shelter from the hot Summer sun. The large open lawn area is perfect for that game of footy or cricket with family and friends – Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1901-1920, Historical POI's 1921-1940, Historical POI's 1941-1960, Historical POI's 1961-1980, Historical POI's Post 1980, Historical, and Site | Memorial, Monument
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The War Memorial is located towards the west end of Little Reserve – within the heart of the seaside village of Portarlington. Surrounded by expansive lawn areas, the stunning backdrop of the shimmering waters of Port Phillip Bay, and seating surrounding the memorial – it bestows an honourable monument to all those who have sacrificed so much . . . Helpful Hints: – Car Read more…
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Sheltered BBQ’s are conveniently positioned amongst sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables within Little Reserve, which is located in the heart of the seaside village of Portarlington. Portarlington’s shopping precinct is located across Newcombe Street. Other facilities at Little Reserve include seating, public toilets, skate park and a playground for the children . . . Helpful Hints: – Car Parking available along Newcombe, Pier Read more…
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Though details of the evolution of Portarlington’s original St Patrick’s Catholic Church building are elusive, it would appear that the original structure was completed c 1895. It seems that a Catholic School had been running in the town since the 1860’s – rumoured to have been held in the historic ‘Calhoun’s Family Hotel‘ – and Mass may have been held there too or perhaps in a rented Read more…
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This private home was built by Mr Browne in the mid 1890’s. ‘Tarina’ is a unique Queenslander style home. The property was once renowned for its Rose Gardens – for which it had won many awards during the early 1900’s . . . As this is a private residence, this historic icon can only be viewed from the roadside. Helpful Hints: Read more…
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The Portarlington Kiln, Mill, Jetty c 1850’s – 7 Turner Crt, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC
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Built in the early 1850’s from sandstone carved from the nearby cliffs, the Mill was the second flour mill to open on the Bellarine Peninsula. Located within the beautiful seaside village of Portarlington, the Portarlington Mill Plan dated the 25th May 1858, clearly identifies the ‘Mill Company’ land, the ‘Mill’, the ‘Kiln’ (just to the left of the Mill), the ‘Mill Read more…
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A car park of approximately 100 spaces is sited directly overlooking the Safe Harbour and Marina at Portarlington in Victoria. Providing direct access to the beach, pier, surrounding park lands and picnic areas – it provides the perfect location in which to park your vehicle and enjoy all this beautiful seaside village has to offer. The shopping precinct is also just up Read more…
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Category: Cemetery, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, and Site | Memorial, Monument
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Portarlington’s Historic Cemetery sits on the slopes of a rise, south-west of the township of Portarlington in Victoria. Many of the oldest graves sit at the highest point, overlooking Port Phillip Bay. As one browses through this remarkable insight into the very first origins of this region, it becomes more and more apparent that many of the street names of the Read more…
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Category: Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, Marina | Harbour, Pier | Jetty, and Site | Infrastructure
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Though little remains of the original pier of 1859, the location is exactly as it was back then. Interestingly, it was up until the year 1937 that steamers arrived daily to transport passengers and cargo across Port Phillip Bay. The pier was integral to the town and the entire Bellarine Peninsula – it was the centre of the economic and recreational activities of Read more…
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Numerous picnic tables are dispersed along the entire stretch of beach – for a distance of some 1.5 km westward from Portarlington’s Pier to the boat ramp and jetty located within the tourist park. They all relish uninterrupted views of Port Phillip Bay, incorporating the You Yangs, Melbourne, the bayside suburbs that line the shores of the bay, and, the mountains in the Read more…
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Little Reserve is located in the heart of the seaside village of Portarlington, overlooking the magnificent Port Phillip Bay – all the way across to Melbourne !!! The views are enormous – the entire coastline from south of the You Yangs to Frankston – the lights at night are breathtaking . . . The park can be accessed via Newcombe Street, Pier Read more…
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Located within the historic ‘Point Richards’ precinct of Portarlington – on the northern-most tip of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve’ encompasses some 340 acres of the Port Phillip Bay foreshore !! This massive area includes expansive open spaces, walking trails, cycling trails, wetlands, conservation areas, sporting grounds including football & cricket fields, netball & basketball courts, an enormous Caravan Read more…
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Public Toilets are provided directly across the road from Portarlington’s main shopping precinct. Portarlington is steeped in history which is evident in every which way you look. The historic Rotunda and Weighbridge sits high on the hill, overlooking the historic jetty – all of which are within close proximity of these toilets. With a backdrop of a large and beautiful park overlooking Port Phillip Read more…
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Set amidst a number of picnic tables within the ‘J Henderson Reserve‘, these barbecues are neatly sheltered by a pavilion whilst enjoying uninterrupted and breathtaking views of Port Phillip Bay. The large open lawn area together with direct beach access means that lunch can be sizzling away on the barbecue whilst still keeping a watchful eye on the children as they play – the large Cypress trees offering Read more…
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Accessible directly across the road from Portarlington’s main shopping precinct, a beautiful information gazebo is located on the edge of Little Reserve. With a backdrop of a large and beautiful park overlooking Port Phillip Bay, Little Reserve provides many amenities such as sheltered barbeques, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, public toilets, rubbish bins, extra seating, skate park and a playground for the children . Read more…