Things to do with kids in Portland

Glenelg Shire Council · 3305

Portland in the Glenelg area has 5 playgrounds and 20 parks and reserves in our data. On top of that, Portland has a pool, 2 museums or galleries and 2 beaches.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Portland is Point Danger Coastal Reserve, covering about 153 hectares. Nelson Bay Coastal Reserve and Alexandra Park are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Portland include Hanlon Park, Nelson Park and Birralee Park. Playgrounds in Portland include the playground at Mitchell Park. Our data shows 17 public toilets in Portland. In Portland you'll also find Cable Tram Depot, Powerhouse Motor Car Museum, Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre, Grant Bay and Whalers Point. For walks and rides, Great South West Walk crosses Portland. Our data lists 10 cafes and family restaurants in Portland for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Portland. The closest to Portland is Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line), about 77 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses 1 and 2 stop in Portland. V/Line coaches stop in Portland. By car from Portland, Hamilton is about 68 minutes away and Warrnambool about 84 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a library, Heywood Library in Heywood is about 22 minutes' drive from Portland.

Best for

Younger kids at Portland's 5 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the museum or gallery in Portland. Beach days at Grant Bay and Whalers Point. Free days on the Great South West Walk and in Portland's parks.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

17 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

10 places