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Lady Julia Percy Island<br />
This island located 9km off the coast is home to more than 20,000 <strong>Australia</strong>n fur seals.<br />
Charters are available from Port Fairy's wharf and the seals are easily visible from the<br />
boat, lying on the rocks or swimming in the sea.<br />
Port Fairy Lighthouse<br />
This historical, bluestone lighthouse has saved many sailors lives, was erected in 1859.<br />
Only a 400 metre walk from the Wharf, it is located on a rocky alcove where crabs by the<br />
thousands are hiding under the rocks and in the rockpools.<br />
Port Fairy Wharf<br />
This is one of <strong>Australia</strong>'s prettiest wharfs as it is lined with charming stone buildings and<br />
huge norfolk pines. You can stroll along here and see the fishing charters returning with<br />
the catch of the day. There are lovely walks from the wharf as well as parks and picnic<br />
areas.<br />
Portland<br />
Portland is the oldest settlement in Victoria, founded in 1834 and is the home of<br />
Victoria's first port.The port receives and sends cargo and stock all around the world and<br />
has a large industrialized area. Portland is home to Alcoa, a large aluminum smelter.<br />
Bridgewater Bay<br />
This wide sandy beach is home to Portland's surf club and a good place to swim, relax or<br />
surf. At the Western end of the beach you can trail walk over rocks and dunes and view<br />
the whales and seals during September through to April.<br />
Cable Trams<br />
These quaint little trams carry passengers on a scenic route of Portland's bay.<br />
Cape Nelson Lighthouse<br />
This lighthouse was built in 1883 and is open for tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. From<br />
here you can view or walk through Cape Nelson National Park<br />
Portland Maritime Discovery Centre<br />
This modern designed museum located on the foreshore focuses on shipwreck history and<br />
maritime artifacts. You can also find good information on walks and trails here.Lee<br />
Breakwater Road.<br />
The Great Southwest Walk<br />
This amazing 250km circuit walk can be started in Portland and transverses forests,<br />
gorges, national parks, beaches, sand dunes and cliffs. The route can take 10 to 12 days<br />
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