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Portarlington

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Portarlington

Portarlington sits on the route: 10 minutes from Indented Head, 43km from Bells Beach.

Portarlington is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 3,490, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Portarlington sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Portarlington to your route.

About Portarlington

Portarlington is a town located on the Bellarine Peninsula, 28 km from the city of Geelong, in the state of Victoria, Australia. It has a diverse population which includes a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, a high proportion of retirees, and a large seasonal holiday influx. The gently rising hills behind the town

Read more feature vineyards and olive groves, and offer spectacular panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay. Portarlington is a popular family holiday destination and a centre of fishing and aquaculture (mussels). At one time the town claimed the largest caravan park in the Southern Hemisphere, although the size has reduced considerably in recent decades. With direct ferry links to the city of Melbourne Portarlington also serves as a gateway to the historic towns and surf beaches of the Bellarine Peninsula.

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Portarlington offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Portarlington located?

Portarlington is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.1154 latitude, 144.6556 longitude.

What is the population of Portarlington?

Portarlington has a population of approximately 3,490 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
3,490
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.1154, 144.6556

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Portarlington

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

39 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.

43 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Bells Beach

Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.

43 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.

45 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Sandown Raceway

A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Portarlington

  • 76 kmTeddy's Lookout (Great Ocean Road)A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.

Nearby Destinations

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🇦🇺 Australia

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Clifton Springs

🇦🇺 Australia

10 km awayPop. 7,264

Queenscliff

🇦🇺 Australia

17 km awayPop. 1,239

Wallington

🇦🇺 Australia

18 km awayPop. 1,361

Leopold

🇦🇺 Australia

18 km awayPop. 12,389

Point Lonsdale

🇦🇺 Australia

19 km awayPop. 2,490

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