Tag: Portarlington to St Leonard's Foreshore Trail - Bellarine Peninsula in Portarlington



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Site of Historic Sea Baths & Bathing House c 1860’s – Opposite 10 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1861-1880, Historical, and Site | Cultural
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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…

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Public Toilets – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Public Toilets are located adjacent to the car park sited just to the east of Portarlington’s Historic Pier precinct.  They are perfectly positioned to service those enjoying the beach, park lands, pier, safe harbour or the stunning foreshore Walking / Cycling Trail that meanders its way through this locale . . . Facilities at this locale include:  Public Toilets, Picnic Tables, Barbecues, Car Park, and rubbish bins. Helpful Hints: Read more…

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Steeles Rock Boat Ramp – Opposite, 30 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Boat Ramp, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
The ‘Steeles Rock’ boat ramp is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington.  Public toilets and rubbish bins are provided.  The boat ramp is suitable for small to medium craft – dependent upon the tides – the cove can become very shallow at low tide . . . Helpful Hints: Portarlington weather info Read more…

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Beach – ‘Steeles Rock’, Opposite, 30 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Beach and Natural POI
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The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington, on the shores of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria. Steeles Rock, Portarlington – Courtesy VRO – Diagram 19 This beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy. The crystal clear waters abutting the sandy Read more…

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Picnic Tables – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Picnic Table and Amenities & Facilities
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Picnic tables are dispersed all around the beautiful pier and safe harbour precinct in Portarlington, Victoria. Whether you choose a position with the beach at your feet, up the hill absorbing the enormous panoramas, or a more sheltered area nestled at the base of the escarpment, you can be assured of stunning views of the sparkling waters of Port Phillip Read more…

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Historic Pier c 1859 – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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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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Car Park – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Car Park | Disabled, Car Park | Large Vehicles, Car Park, and Infrastructure | Landmark
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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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Hat Rock – Opposite 5 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1801-1820, Historical, and Site | Explore, Pioneer
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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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Sheltered BBQ’s – J Henderson Reserve, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: BBQ, Amenities & Facilities, and Shelter | Pavilion
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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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Steeles Rock Jetty – Opposite, 30 The Esplanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Infrastructure | Landmark and Pier | Jetty
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The ‘Steeles Rock’ swimming cove and jetty is located some 1.5 km east of the centre of the seaside village of Portarlington.  The beautiful little cove is relatively shallow and therefore perfect for children and adults alike, to enjoy.  The crystal clear waters abutting a sandy beach – with jetty, public toilets and rubbish bins provided – make for the perfect Read more…

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J Henderson Reserve – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Community | Public Space and Park | Garden | Reserve
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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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Steeles Rock Public Toilets – Opposite 30 The Eslanade, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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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…

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Main Beach – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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The main beach in Portarlington in Victoria, bestows an expanse of sandy beaches stretching some 2 km to the westward from the Portarlington Pier to the Boat Ramp at the ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve‘.  Picnic tables are along dispersed along the entire length of this foreshore capitalising on the stunning views across to the You Yangs, Melbourne, and the bayside suburbs of Melbourne . . Read more…

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Public Toilets – J Henderson Reserve, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Public Toilets are conveniently located within ‘J Henderson Reserve‘ in the seaside village of Portarlington, Victoria. Set amidst a large open lawn area, with direct access to the beach that lines the shores of Port Phillip Bay, as well as the delightful walking / cycling trail, and, a myriad of picnic tables – these public toilets are well located to service all that are enjoying Read more…

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Picnic Tables – Portarlington Beach, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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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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Weighbridge c 1891 & Band Rotunda c 1910 – Opposite 70 Newcombe St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, and Site | Commerce
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Located in the heart of town, a couple of reminders of Portarlington’s early history and importance as a major port and a centre for commerce for the region remain. The impressive Weighbridge was constructed in 1891 to facilitate the transport of produce from the region’s farming industries to Melbourne and beyond.  It is sited high on the hill in line with, and Read more…

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Picnic Tables – J Henderson Reserve, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Picnic Table and Amenities & Facilities
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Numerous picnic tables are dispersed throughout ‘J Henderson Reserve‘ – all of which enjoy uninterrupted and breathtaking 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 distance. Set amidst a large open lawn area, with direct access to the beach, as well as the delightful walking / cycling Read more…