portland bay lodge coastal camp

Portland Bay Lodge Coastal Camp is a 10 acre property located on the foreshore with beautiful ocean views and abundant wildlife. The exclusive use facility welcomes all groups, small and large, including schools, families, clubs, etc. Activities include boat rides, beach-combing, fossil hunting etc. The minimum charge is equal to 20 guests and there is a large hall with dining and lounge room, registered commercial kitchen and free WiFi internet. Accommodation is provided in the lodge and bunkhouse with separate kitchen. There are numerous shared and fully private bathrooms. Powered sites are available to guests who wish to camp or bring their own camper vans. Other amenities include a games room, BBQ area, ample parking, a boat ramp at the driveway and numerous boat wash down areas. There is plenty of room for a wide range of adventure or environmental activities with a fire pit, beach volley ball, sports oval and basketball court. CCTV is located in common areas for your security and access is provided to assist you with your duty of care obligations. The expansive site results in Portland Bay Lodge having no noise limits or open fire restrictions, other than Portland Bay Lodge and CFA safety requirements. Portland is the whale watching capital of Victoria and the site of Victoria’s first permanent European settlement. Commercial whalers such as William Dutton and Edward Henty resided in the area and Portland has a history as one of the foremost whaling areas in the world. Whales can still be seen frolicking in Portland Bay and the remains of the old whaling jetty and the historic convincing grounds are located next to the property. Portland is the traditional home of the Gunditjmara and Indigenous entertainment and education can be arranged.