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…
The ‘Argus’ – 25th Sep 1868 . Portarlington’s picturesque setting and fine sandy beaches attracted visitors and holiday makers from Geelong and Melbourne. The regular steamer service secured the town’s progress as a popular seaside resort. A public bathing house existed prior to 1868 and was located at the base of the cliffs directly in front of historic ‘Laura Villa‘. Read more…
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…
Portarlington Neighbourhood House is a not-for-profit community based organisation providing a unique meeting place for the community and offering a myriad of courses to inspire and promote the local talents. The House promotes positive, creative community development and inspires lifelong learning through its activities. It creates a sense of place and belonging for everyone in the Portarlington area invoking the community spirit. Services include: a Read more…
The PS ‘Ozone’ was a beautiful and elegant paddle steamer, built in Glasgow, Scotland in 1886. Commissioned by the Bay Excursion Steamer Company Ltd., she was to be the first of this company’s paddle steamers to traverse Port Phillip Bay. She was to be joined by the PS ‘Hygeia’ in 1890, and the large and fast PS ‘Weeroona’ in 1910. She was sleek and Read more…
Longitude: 144.653426 Latitude: -38.115135 Metres above Sea Level: 22 m Area: 39.5 km² Perimeter: 28.4 km View Portarlington’s Statistics & Demographics . The beautiful and historic seaside village of Portarlington is the northern-most town of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. Though it is only 42 km across Port Phillip Bay from Melbourne, it is approximately a hundred Read more…
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…
Built in 1888, the ‘Grand Hotel’ dominates the landscape of the historical seaside village of Portarlington, Victoria. Proudly standing high on the hill, the three storey, rendered brick structure overlooks Port Phillip Bay – all the way across to Melbourne . . . Though details of the architect and builder and even the actual build date are elusive, it is confirmed that the ‘Grand Read more…
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…
Little Reserve can be accessed via Newcombe Street, Pier Street, The Esplanade and Fisher Street. This toilet block is located on The Esplanade aspect of the park providing for easy access from users of the walking / cycling trail, Portarlington’s shopping precinct is located just across Newcombe Street from Little Reserve, and the beach is located in the opposite direction – Read more…
Public Toilets are conveniently located for beach, boat, cyclists and walkers to use. They can be found on the Service Road, just north of The Esplanade, at the end of Fairfax Street, in Portarlington, Victoria. A beautiful beach, jetty and boat ramp are also located at ‘Steeles Rock’. Helpful Hints: – Car Parking available adjacent to the Jetty – Close proximity to Town Centre Read more…
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…
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…
Portarlington’s ‘Point Richards’ Boat Ramp is located on the northern-most extremity of the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria. The dual ramps are 5 m wide, concrete and are accompanied with jetties and ample parking for the car and trailer. Located within the Portarlington Recreation Reserve, this precinct houses the infamous Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway, jetties, sheltered barbecues, picnic tables, public toilets, car park, rubbish bins Read more…
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