Things to do with kids in Portland North

Glenelg Shire Council · 3305

Portland North in the Glenelg area has 2 parks and reserves in our data.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Portland North is Neptune Avenue Reserve, covering about 1 hectares. Other parks and reserves in Portland North include Aquarius Court Reserve. The Great South West Walk passes through Portland North.

Getting around

Portland North has no train station; Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 79 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Portland North, so most trips start by car. By car from Portland North, Portland is about 7 minutes away and Hamilton about 69 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre in Portland is about 10 minutes' drive from Portland North. The closest library to Portland North is Heywood Library in Heywood, about 22 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Portland North is Whalers Point in Portland, about 7 minutes' drive. Portland is the closest bigger centre to Portland North, about 7 minutes away by car, and has 5 playgrounds, a pool and a beach. The closest places for kids by road from Portland North are the playground at Mitchell Park in Portland (7 min), Whalers Point in Portland (7 min), Powerhouse Motor Car Museum in Portland (9 min), Cable Tram Depot in Portland (10 min), Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre in Portland (10 min) and Grant Bay in Portland (15 min).

Best for

Free days on the Great South West Walk and in Portland North's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Portland North, Portland has 5 playgrounds, a pool and a beach. Cashmore and Bolwarra also border Portland North.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

2 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

7 places

Beaches

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

1 place
  • KFC
    5.0 km by road · 6 min drive · Cafe or restaurant · Portland
    Bus 3 min walk
    Portland · Glenelg

5-10 km

9 places