Portarlington, Great Ocean Road

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For those who wish for a change in swimming venue, a swimming complex is located on Smyth Street. The complex features a heated pool, tennis courts, as well as a sauna and spa. There are also facilities for corporate events and barbecues.

At the Rotary Children's Park, children get to ride the Portarlington Miniature Railway, with steam and diesel trains running along the track. The park is a popular venue for birthday parties and has barbecue facilities.

The town's history can be reflected on the Portarlington Mill, located along Turner Crescent. This sandstone structure was constructed in 1857 and was converted into a brickworks facility during the later part of the 19th century. The mill presently houses Aboriginal artifacts and items related to local history.

Near the mill is a historic home that was constructed in 1850 and keeps a collection of antiques and personal memorabilia of its past owners.

The town also has several public sporting facilities, such as the one located along Boat Road. Locals and visitors can make use of tennis courts, cricket nets, football field, and playground. On Newcombe Street is a skate park that is open to skaters of all ages, though children under the age of 10 would need supervision. The town also has its own Portarlington Bowling Club that has installed synthetic playing green for its members. Golfing enthusiasts also has their own destination, the Portarlington Golf Course along Hood Road.

There are also several attractions worth visiting a few kilometers away from the outskirts of Portarlington. Indented Head, a quiet and quaint settlement located at the edge of the peninsula is such a destination. The foreshore areas are ideal for walking, bicycling, boating, and camping. Indented Head is also famous as the site of the Ozone shipwreck, which happened in 1925. Visitors still get to see the ship's paddlewheel above the water line.

There are also several wineries that visitors can stop by when they are exploring the area around Portarlington. First stop would be the Scotchmans Hill Winery on Scotchmans Hill Road. Apart from being situated in a picturesque setting, the winery also produces high quality wines that guests can sample. Visitors can also stop by the Bellarine Estate, located along Portarlington Road.

Exploring the outskirts of Portarlington will not be complete without a visit to the Stoneacres Farm, also located along Scotchmans Road. This farm is actually composed of a fruit orchard, a nursery, and a rose garden that visitors can explore. There are several vantage points located within the premises that afford spectacular views of the coastline. Visitors can also purchase cuttings of old-fashioned roses at their nursery.