Portland is a vibrant harbour-side city situated 362 km west of Melbourne. Portland was established in 1834 by Tasmanian, Edward Henty. The profile of the shire reveals a diverse industry base such as fishing, pastoral and agricultural industries. The city of Portland also has substantial involvement in manufacturing, community and health services, tourism, education, transport and retail.

The Portland Visitor Information Centre can be found along Lee Breakwater Rd. The dump point is located at Henty Park, Bentinck, as well as short and long-term parking free of charge, with a 48 hour time limit. Toilets, bins, water and mobile coverage are also available at this location and pets are permitted on leads.

Portland's commercial centre is based around Percy Street. In addition, a number of retail outlets and eateries spill over into Bentinck Street, which overlooks a grassy foreshore and the town's marina.

Tourist/Visitor Information Centre

Lee Breakwater Rd, Portland VIC 3305

1800 035 567

www.glenelg.vic.gov.au

portlandvic@glenelg.vic.gov.au

Casual Parking (near retail centre)

Hurd St between Henty & Tyers St and Lee Breakwater Rd

Short Term Parking

Henty Park, Bentinck St behind Cable Trams Museum, nil charge, (48hrs), tlts, bins, water, pets on lead, mobile coverage

Dump Point

Henty Park, Bentinck St

Potable Water

Between the VIC car park & bus park on Lee Breakwater Rd

Hospital

141-151 Bentinck St, Portland, ph 03 5521 0333

Doctors Surgery

Portland Family Practice - ph 03 5523 7144. Seaport Medical Centre - ph 03 5523 2322, Active Health Portland - ph 03 5522 1200, Dhauwurd-Wurrung Medical Clinic - ph 03 5521 1299, Tristar Medical Group - ph 03 5523 5400

Dentist

Portland Laser Dentistry & Orthodontics, Percy St, ph 03 5523 2966. Dr Michelle Thow, Henty St, ph 03 5523 1485. Asleep Dental/Dr Jeffrey Field, Hurd St, ph 03 5523 2899

Pharmacy

Guardian Pharmacy, Percy St, ph 03 5523 1024. South Portland Pharmacy, Barkly St, ph 03 5523 5555. Amcal Pharmacy, Percy St, ph 03 5523 1035

Supermarket

Woolworths, Percy St, ph 03 5525 2300. ALDI, Henty St, ph 13 25 34, IGA Percy St ph 03 5523 3494