Portland Botanic Gardens

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The Portland Botanic Gardens are a hidden tranquil beauty, established in the 1850s by William Allitt, it is one of the earliest botanic gardens in Australia. The gardens hold treasure to 300 varieties of roses and 130 varieties of dahlias.

Stroll through the gardens all year round and capture the beauty hidden within. Showcasing some rare and important species, the Portland Botanic Gardens is home to outstanding species such as the Cordyline Australis, Wigandia Caracasana and Rhus Viminalis.

Enjoy a barbecue or picnic amongst the rose gardens or the native garden beds that include many species that are indigenous to the Glenelg Shire.

The paths are wheelchair friendly and dogs on a leash are welcome. Continue your stroll through to the Lagoon or jump on the Portland Cable Tram stop located at the front entrance.

The Portland Botanic Gardens are open to the public Monday to Sunday from sunrise to sunset.

Glenelg Shire Council
  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Lawn / Gardens
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Free Wifi
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
04/11/2025

Portland

Glenelg Shire Council
Cliff Street
Portland, Victoria

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 23rd
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
24 Sep, 06:00 am
September 24th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
25 Sep, 06:00 am
September 25th
08:30 am

6:00 am – 7:45 am

08:30 am
25 Sep, 07:00 pm

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

September 23rd
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
24 Sep, 06:00 am
September 24th
06:45 pm

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
25 Sep, 06:00 am
September 25th
08:30 am

6:00 am – 7:45 am

08:30 am
25 Sep, 07:00 pm