ANCIENT WEST
Victoria’s south-west is a place of great natural beauty, with diverse landscapes ranging from sweeping beaches, towering cliffs and rugged coastlines to slowly flowing rivers and interesting towns and villages.
From the historic city of Portland, tucked away in the state’s south-west corner, to Casterton, 42km east of the South Australian border, a meander around this region also reveals fascinating pockets of history, including the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site north of Portland, and Warrock Station, birthplace of the kelpie, near Casterton.
“Victoria’s south-west is a place of great natural beauty, with diverse landscapes ranging from sweeping beaches, towering cliffs and rugged coastlines to slowly flowing rivers and interesting towns and villages.”
PORTLAND BOUND
From Melbourne we travel to Geelong, turning onto the Hamilton Highway en route to Portland, Victoria’s first European settlement.
While Portland is known for its industries — the Port of Portland specialises in agricultural, forestry and mining products —
