Making the most of Portland
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
The dock is close to town centre.
Portland is a thriving historic city and Victoria's birthplace, also home to the State's oldest European settlement. Its approximately 10,000 residents live around picturesque Portland Bay, which contains one of southern Australia's deepest international ports.
Getting around
Ride the distinctive foreshore cable tram to see Portland, or nature lovers can look for playful seals at Cape Bridgewater.
Its streets hold over 200 well-maintained heritage buildings. For a closer look, follow the self-guided Historical Buildings Walk, or visit Portland Maritime Discovery center to learn about its long seafaring past and step inside the ribcage of a sperm whale skeleton.