ALLESTREE ESCAPE
The Ultimate Seaside Escape
A selection of great activities:
THE GREAT SOUTH WEST WALK: If you like short or long walks with breath taking scenery this is for you. The GSWW stretches out an amazing km.
WHALE WATCHING: Come and watch the amazing Blue Whales they generally arrive in Portland in November and remain until May.
HELICOPTER TOURS: Heli-explore will take you on a ride of your life. They are the only helicopter operator in the world to offer whale watching flights. See The Great Ocean road from a different view. They also offer safaris, mini-safaris and winery tours.
SURFING: Portland has an outstanding variety of points, capes and bays around
town, offering everything from beginners’ beach breaks at Cape
Bridgewater to the big right-handers of Blacknose, famous in a big
south westerly with a heavy sea. Here the rides are so long that you
have to walk back to a take off point rather than paddle out again. Hot
spots include the
Watertower near Portland, Yellow Rock and Crumpets which are sure to
produce fine waves as well as Whites Beach, located to the east of
Discovery Bay.
FISHING: If you love fishing, you will be in awe of some of the fish caught in
Portland. There are many different fishing spots for on and offshore
fishing. For local charters SEASPRAY CHARTERS, GONE FISHING CHARTERS.
CAPE BRIDGEWATER: Cape Bridgewater, is one of the most stunning beaches in Australia. A sand-petrified forest, freshwater springs and lakes, rugged cliffs
and a blowhole make the windswept cape a memorable destination.
SEALS BY THE SEA: Seals by Sea Tours at Cape Bridgewater, 20 kilometres west of Portland, is a world class tour. It is an exciting boat charter which takes up to 11 passengers to the largest mainland seal colony in Australia.
SCUBA DIVING: One of many secrets of Portland is its great diving experience. There
are not many places in the world where you are able to dive with fur seals
from the shore. Explore the the fascinating caves and colorful sponge
gardens, guide your way around the beautiful kelp forest and be mesmerised
with drop down walls of up to 70 metres.
SOUTH WEST ADVENTURES: If you are the outdoors type here is what Portland has to offer: Rock climibing, Absailing, Orienteering, Moutain biking, canoeing, walks, caving, rock pooling and more.
