Holiday houses in Port Albert

Considered the region’s oldest port, this coastal village located in Victoria’s Corner Inlet bay is well known for its maritime history and status as a haven for Victorian pioneers. Relics of Port Albert’s identity as a historic port town include the 19th-century buildings and businesses, such as the general store and local antique shop, which features vintage treasures and collector’s items.

To this day, Port Albert is known as a fishing village and commercial port, and visitors have many opportunities for casting a line or paddling a kayak on its waters. Looking out toward the coastline just beyond the rows of trees is Port Albert’s harbour, complete with a lengthy pier and sailboats bobbing in the bay. The town sits close to temperate rainforests, and its unique location at the very edge of continental Australia allows it proximity to several small islands, from where you can spot dolphins and whales in the wild without straying too far from the bay.

Port Albert has relatively mild weather throughout the year, with a clear distinction between summer and winter. Spring is a great time to look for Port Albert accommodations, as the area’s abundant plant life starts to emerge after winter. Summer in Port Albert is warm and dry, so visitors can pack light, casual clothes and enjoy water excursions, like a sailing tour through the Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park. In contrast, winter in Port Albert calls for raincoats and long-sleeved shirts. With chilly temperatures and humid conditions, winter is a good time to visit some of Port Albert’s indoor sights, such as the city’s historic Maritime Museum.

In autumn, bring light layers and walking shoes to take advantage of the pleasant weather — this is a good time of year to visit the Old Port Walking Trail or do some birdwatching. You can also take part in the Tarra Festival during March and April, an Easter celebration held in nearby Yarram. The event features art shows, sports, parades, and live entertainment.

Tarra Bulga National Park

About 40 kilometres north of Port Albert, Tarra Bulga National Park showcases a unique, tropical side of Australia. It is one of the country’s few cool-temperature rainforests, home to magnificent myrtle beech trees and giant ferns. Its scenic trails cross paths with waterfalls, suspension bridges, and hectares of pure flora and fauna.

Fresh Seafood

Port Albert is known historically as a fishing village, and some residents today are fishermen by trade, following in the tradition of generations of seafaring family members. As a result, you can find restaurants throughout the town serving fresh, locally caught seafood, from prawns to scallops to squid. The traditional fish and chips are also not to be missed.

Tarra Cycling Trail

You can explore Port Albert and its natural surroundings by biking along the Tarra Cycling Trail, set amid the region’s green countryside. Riders can hop on the five-kilometre trail at Port Albert and head north for enchanting sights with opportunities to stop and eat along the way.