Jo's Guidebook

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Jo's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Great photo opportunities, also has easy access to the Great South West Walk offering magnificent coastal views
Point Danger Gannet Colony
Great photo opportunities, also has easy access to the Great South West Walk offering magnificent coastal views
Definitely worth a day trip! At Cape Bridgewater you will discover the Petrified Forest, Blowholes & Seal Colony, not to mention the beautiful beach, popular for swimmers & surfers alike. With several access points to the Great South West Walk, which boasts incredible views of the coastline!
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Cape Bridgewater
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Definitely worth a day trip! At Cape Bridgewater you will discover the Petrified Forest, Blowholes & Seal Colony, not to mention the beautiful beach, popular for swimmers & surfers alike. With several access points to the Great South West Walk, which boasts incredible views of the coastline!
You can access the walking track to the seal colony lookout from either a small car park above the kiosk (approx 6.5 k’s return) or from the blowholes car park (approx 10k’s return), both offer incredible views! Or you may choose to take a ‘Seals by Sea’ tou, check their website for details www.sealsbyseatours.com.au
Seal Colony
You can access the walking track to the seal colony lookout from either a small car park above the kiosk (approx 6.5 k’s return) or from the blowholes car park (approx 10k’s return), both offer incredible views! Or you may choose to take a ‘Seals by Sea’ tou, check their website for details www.sealsbyseatours.com.au
Great spot to visit & just a short walk from the car park Please visit www.capenelsonlighthouse.com.au For information on tours & cafe opening hours Taking the Scenic Drive to the Lighthouse it is worth stopping at ‘Yellow Rock’ a popular surf spot & ‘The Enchanted Forest’ a short walking track
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Cape Nelson Lighthouse
Cape Nelson Road
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Great spot to visit & just a short walk from the car park Please visit www.capenelsonlighthouse.com.au For information on tours & cafe opening hours Taking the Scenic Drive to the Lighthouse it is worth stopping at ‘Yellow Rock’ a popular surf spot & ‘The Enchanted Forest’ a short walking track
Great place for a picnic with several ‘loop’ walks, the GSWW also passes through here. Perfect spot to discover some of our local flora & fauna Only a 20 minute drive away
Mount Richmond
Great place for a picnic with several ‘loop’ walks, the GSWW also passes through here. Perfect spot to discover some of our local flora & fauna Only a 20 minute drive away
Local favourite for water skiing, great spot for a picnic
Bridgewater Lakes
Local favourite for water skiing, great spot for a picnic
Tarragal Caves can be seen from the road, but it is worth stopping at the car park & taking the short walk up to the caves, you will be rewarded with amazing views! The limestone track opposite the caves car park will take you to the Bridgewater Lakes picnic area
Tarragal caves
535 Bridgewater Lakes Rd
Tarragal Caves can be seen from the road, but it is worth stopping at the car park & taking the short walk up to the caves, you will be rewarded with amazing views! The limestone track opposite the caves car park will take you to the Bridgewater Lakes picnic area
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Portland Cable Trams Depot Museum
2A Bentinck St
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World War Two Memorial Lookout Tower
2 Wade St
Portland is the start & finish of the World Renowned GSWW, if you don’t have time to complete the full walk, there are many access points for shorter options. There is a copy of the new guide book dedicated to the GSWW in the Studio, you are welcome to use this during your stay, & we are usually available for a chat & to offer our recommendations
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Great South West Walk
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Portland is the start & finish of the World Renowned GSWW, if you don’t have time to complete the full walk, there are many access points for shorter options. There is a copy of the new guide book dedicated to the GSWW in the Studio, you are welcome to use this during your stay, & we are usually available for a chat & to offer our recommendations

Food scene

Great pub with historic charm If you’re wanting a ‘night in’ they will also deliver, you can order & pay via the ‘Food Booking’ App, just be sure to tell them to take the path beside the garage to the Studio
Macs Hotel
39-41 Bentinck St
Great pub with historic charm If you’re wanting a ‘night in’ they will also deliver, you can order & pay via the ‘Food Booking’ App, just be sure to tell them to take the path beside the garage to the Studio
Best Fish & Chips in town! & only a short walk away
Henty St Fish N Grill
21 Henty Street
Best Fish & Chips in town! & only a short walk away
The Best Sourdough breads you will ever taste! And delicious pastries, all made on the premises Opposite IGA in Percy st you will see big black gates, walk through the gates & up to the Bakehouse. They are behind 31 Percy st Open Thursday - Sunday
the bakehouse
31 Percy St
The Best Sourdough breads you will ever taste! And delicious pastries, all made on the premises Opposite IGA in Percy st you will see big black gates, walk through the gates & up to the Bakehouse. They are behind 31 Percy st Open Thursday - Sunday
Relaxed atmosphere, great food & best place for a cheeky cocktail! Check them out on Instagram & Facebook
Groke
81 Bentinck Street
Relaxed atmosphere, great food & best place for a cheeky cocktail! Check them out on Instagram & Facebook

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Laundromat

If you are needing to use a laundromat, “Extreme clean laundry Portland “ is only a short walk away at 3 Richmond st, & has received great reviews, they’re open 7.30am - 9.00pm We are happy to supply you with a clothes airer if you wish to bring your washing back to the Studio for drying , the courtyard is perfect for this!