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Things to Do

There are lots of things to do around Portarlington & the Bellarine Peninsula. Here are just a few ideas!

The Portarlington Market

This market is held on the last Sunday of each month- Parks Hall- 9am-2pm.

other local markets-

Ocean Grove market- Kingston park - 1st Sunday of each month - 9am-1pm.

Point Lonsdale market - Primary school- 2nd Sunday of each month - 9am-2pm.

Drysdale market- recreation reserve- every 3rd Sunday of each month-9.30am-1.30pm

Queenscliff market - Lower princess park - Last Sunday of each month- 9am-2pm.

Barwon heads market - Community hall - Each Saturday - 9am-1pm.

Beckley park market - Beckley park geelong - Each Saturday- 8am-1pm.

Belmont market- Belmont common- Each Sunday- 8am-1pm.

Geelong Showgrounds market- Geelong showgrounds- Each Sunday - 8am-2pm.

 

The Point Richards Miniature Railway

This miniature railway takes passengers over Summer... fun for all the family!

Fishing

Portarlington pier - a great spot to fishSeasonally, the fishing around the Bellarine Peninsula can be excellent, with good reports of Whiting, Flathead and Snapper in the Bay. Enjoy fishing from the many piers around the Bellarine Peninsula, or charter fishing tours are available nearby. You might find some more information at www.fishvictoria.com.

The Queenscliffe Music Festival

This festival is held on the last weekend of each November and features top-class Australian and International music acts. You can find out more about the Queenscliff Music Festival here! Portarlington is a short drive from Queenscliffe.

The National Celtic Festival

This event is held over the Queens Birthday weekend in Portarlington. It features Celtic culture over an exciting three day program. More about the National Celtic Festival can be found here.

The Bellarine Agricultural Show

The Bellarine Agricultural Show is held in early March each year. For more information, go to the Victorian Agricultural Society web site.

 

Other events:

 

30-31 January 2008- Gatorade triathlon series in Portarlington.

 

 

Lots more to see and do!

These are just a few things that you can do during your visit to Portarlington. Portarlington is an ideal holiday base for all the attractions of the Bellarine Peninsula.

 

why not visit www.visitportarlington.com.au for more information.

 

 

 

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