Once you have discovered all Portland and the surrounds has to offer you may feel like venturing a little further afield.

Heywood
The historic township of Heywood is located 28kms north of Portland on the Princess Highway. It is the stop off point for the pisuresque 90kms Wood, Wine and Roses Forest Drive. Each February Heywood hosts the "Wood, Wine and Roses Festival". Activities include wood chopping, local food and wine tasting, parades, carnival rides, market stalls, fireworks, floral art, photography, painting, live bands and family entertainment.
Heywood is also a great base for a drive to Mt. Eccles National Park.

Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission
The Anglican Church established Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission in 1867. The Mission closed in the early 1900s and today, the site tells a story of dispossession, hardship, survival and reconcilliation.
Lake Condah and Condah Swamp formed as a result of lava flows from Mt Eccles over 6,000 years ago. It is now a significant Aboriginal site.
The local Kerrup-Jmara people took advantage of the drastic environmental shift caused by the lava flows by using the volcanic rocks to build houses and a complex and extensive system of stone channels and ponds to trap and store eels and other fish. Portions of stone traps and hundreds of house foundations remain at Lake Condah today. Tours of this fascinating area are available with Dudj-Bim Tours (03 5527 1699).

Casterton
Casterton is a one hour drive from Portland and is nestled in the valley of the Glenelg River.
Take a stroll down the main street and the history of many of the town's buildings will be revealed through interpretive signage in several store windows. Situated at the western end of the main shopping centre is the original 1850's shire office, now the RSL Hall, home to Casterton's military history. Across the road is the Historic Railway Precinct, which brings together the exciting history of life in the 1800's.
You'll find plenty to see and do during your day trip to Casteron.

Nelson
Nelson is situated at the mouth of the Glenelg River 70kms west of Portland. The tranquil village is a popular destination for those interested in river and ocean fishing, bird watching, canoeing, bush walking or just relaxing. While in Nelson be sure to take a river cruise up to the impressive Princess Margaret Rose Cave for a guided tour.

Dartmoor
Dartmoor is located 98kms north east of Portland. The river is popular for fishing and canoeing, and is a perfect place for a picnic. As you travel through the small town you will notice the stunning avenue of Atlantic Cedars. These were planted in 1918 as a memorial to those from the district that served in the First World War. The Dartmoor Community and well known chainsaw artist, Kevin Gilders joined together to create nine tree carvings in the Avenue of Honour, depicting service men and women in the army, navy and air force.