Holiday houses & accommodation in Portarlington

Located on the Bellarine Peninsula, Portarlington boasts spectacular views over Port Phillip Bay. With cattle grazing in their paddocks and a mixture of olive trees and grape vines spread across its hills, this town enjoys a rural feel. Stay at great local family holiday homes with unique outdoor features like gazebos, pools, and patios.

Get insights about Portarlington's history

Discover local history at the Portarlington Mill with its restored mid-19th century interior. Begin your historical walk from The Ol’Duke, the town’s original hotel. Trek up Harding Street past the striking RSL building and its small memorial garden honouring fallen war heroes. Make your way across Fenwick Street to St. Patrick’s Catholic Hall, one of the venues for the annual National Celtic Festival.

Great family activities in Portarlington

Give your children a memorable experience at the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway. The train ride takes about 90 minutes and affords you a taste of the past, with its unique sounds of the roaring locomotive and echoing whistles.

Visit the neighbouring Portarlington Children’s Park, equipped with fun features such as a wave slide, tunnel, and spiral ladder. Or, take your family on a coastal drive from your holiday home to St Leonards for sweeping backdrops of the bay and Melbourne’s skyline.

Enjoy scenic tours around Portarlington

Book with Anchor Maritime Services to enjoy a cruise on Port Philip Bay and watch dolphins and seals frolicking around. Fishing charters like Ocean Grove and Queenscliff give you the opportunity to catch tuna, flathead, whiting, and snapper, which can make for a delicious homemade meal back at your holiday home.

With Wine Wheels' tours, sample scrumptious wines while relishing the amazing scenery of the wine plantations. Join Andy’s Trails Beer & Wine Tours, and sample the region's exceptional craft beers, gourmet beverages, and local produce.

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