¬Things to do and see in Portarlington and the surrounding
Bellarine Peninsula
The Portarlington Flour Mill - The four-storey steam-powered Portarlington Mill is listed on the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Register with a State Classification. It is located in Turner Court off Sproat Street at Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula.
http://www.zades.com.au/port/mill.htm
Historic Home and Tourist Information - Two doors down from the mill is the single-storey historic home of Mr Widdicombe which was built of Geelong bricks on a bluestone foundation in 1850. It is housed with antiques and memorabilia collected by subsequent owners and is open daily from 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and it doubles as a local information centre.
Portarlington Miniature Railway
Overlooking the foreshore at Point Richards and surrounded by parkland, this miniature railway offers rides for young and old on both steam and diesel locomotives.
Stoneacres Farm
Stoneacres Farm is located at 330 Scotchmans Rd. The farm boasts a large orchard/rose garden/nursery which is situated on elevated ground offering fine views over the bay. There is a rose walk, a wild garden, a hedged terrace, a bluestone wall, a sunken garden, a pond and a bog garden. The nursery specialises in old-fashioned roses, perennials and unusual shrubs.
Adventure Park
Adventure Park is located at 1251 Bellarine Hwy (B110) Wallington, Geelong, midway between Geelong and Queenscliff. A fantastic full day adventure for families - escape, stay all day and relax in the tropical water theme park where families can enjoy action packed thrills and fun with unlimited use of the Park's 21 rides and attractions.
http://www.adventurepark.com.au
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