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Portland is a town in Victoria, Australia.

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Portland was Victoria's first permanent settlement, which gives it a rich heritage feeling with more than 200 historical buildings from the 1800s.

Portland has a long seafaring history beginning with the sealers and whalers that took shelter during southern storms in Portland's natural deep water harbour. Portland's Maritime Discovery Centre provides you with fascinating displays of this era as well infomation on whales with a Sperm Whale Skeleton, Southern Right Whale, Shark Showcase, the Portland Lifeboat from the 1850s, shipwreck displays and many other exhibits.

Today's waterfront is a hub of activity with ships from around the world loading up with local produce, the local fishing fleet bringing in their catch in the early mornings and locals and visitors alike strolling along the wide foreshore reserve.

Whales often visit in the winter months.

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• Admella Motel 5 Otway Court, 03 5523 3347
• Cape Bridgewater Bay House 03 9439 2966
• Arbour Potter's Cottage 03 5526 5265 ([[1]])
• Grosvenor Motel 206 Hurd Street Portland 3305 Victoria Portland Motel Accommodation
• Victoria Lodge Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments - 4 1/2 star motel accommodation and fully self-contained serviced holiday units centrally located in Portland Victoria on 155 Percy St - Portland, VIC 3305 Australia - Ph: 61 3 5523 5966 | Fax: 61 3 5523 5755 | Toll free 1800 032 232 - View Map of Portland Victoria

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