Victoria Lodge Motor Inn

07/05/2019

Are you a couple on holiday wanting to base yourself in Portland for a while to check out the place and its surrounding areas? Perhaps a worker needing a place to stay for multiple nights?
Whatever your story may be come to Victoria Lodge Motor Inn and apartments and stay in one of our fantastic one bedroom apartments, equipped with a full kitchen, separate living area, washing machine and dryer, even your own outdoor area where you can sit and relax in nature.
Call our staff on (03) 5523 5966 and book your stay today.

22/05/2016

Love your fishing? Tuna the catch you want? Well what are you waiting for get? Get on down to Portland this weekend. With the first weekend of the Tuna competition down means you only have three more chances. So give us a call and make a booking to stay the night and fish all day. We would love to have you as a winner of $12,000 cash prizes to be won staying and celebrating with us.

16/02/2016

It's been a wonderful summer but unfortunately the end is near so it's time to start up our Autumn travelling. The seals at the Seals By the Bay tour have got their act into gear with new pups born and loving their time in our wonderful corner of the world. And lets not forget the wonderful Cable Tram to go with the towns museums and attractions. There is plenty to see and do here in Portland and the Glenelg Shire so come down stay in one of our lovely four star rooms or even treat yourself to one of our apartments and visit all the wonders of our part of life.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

18/01/2016

Hope everyone had a stunning Christmas and New years.
Now in 2016 we are deep in the middle of our cruise ship period with two done and one to go. The cruise ship days offer a wide range of activities to do in town that isn't always available. Town tours, tours out to Budji Bim a wonderful area with so much history and culture of our Native Australians.
And lets not forget the wonderful markets on cruise ship days. on the 7th of January we saw up to 130 stalls operating all day long. So if markets are your thing then you will want to get down to Portland to check out our amazing cruise ship markets.
So the third and last cruise that i have been talking about will hit our shores on the 6th of Feb so be sure not to miss it.

16/12/2015

Ever wanted to swim with seals? Have you ever had a dream that you were actually in a seal cage with one, two or maybe even a dozen seals in their own habitat?
Well make it a reality. Or even go one better and swim with a whole Colony of them. The Seals By Seas tours have a wonderful pontoon out among the Seals with a dive cage that you can take a dip in to watch these wonderful animals from their level. It is the one and only of its kind which makes it an experience that is a must see down in our wonderful piece of the world.
With Summer being here and the temperature heating up everyone is heading for water. Why not head here and check them out.
Booking is essential
Phone: (03) 5526 7247

24/11/2015

Christmas is almost here!
Planning to get away with friends or family or even just by yourself? Then look no further. Portland has plenty to see and do that you won't want to miss. Try out our Cable Tram, sit back and enjoy the sights and learning history of Portland from the comfort of this wonderful historic Cable Tram, or even take a stroll through the streets of Portland visiting its Historical Buildings (Portland is the berth place of Victoria so you can imagine how much history these buildings have been witness to.) Or if you fancy a drive with some walks we can accommodate you with our stunning Cape Nelson and Cape Bridgewater all connected to the brilliant Great South West Walk. Are you a bird watcher? Seal lover? we have a stunning Gannet colony here in Portland which you can get right in and around, to go with Cape Bridgewater's Seal By The Seas Tours. A Pontoon has just been placed out at the seal colony where there is a diving cage you can take a dip in with the wonderful animals as well. This is the first of its kind so come along and be able to say "I was a part of something new."
With all this great experiences on offer you better hurry and book now as spots are running out around the Town and it is a time you don't want to miss. So give us a call on (03) 5523 5966 and we will get you sorted. Also if you have any questions don't be afraid to send us a message.
So tell your friends and family and get on down to Victoria Lodge Motor Inn and Apartments and check out everything Portland has to offer.

16/11/2015

Checkout photos of our motel and apartments with some of our surrounds

17/06/2015

Good time to visit Portland. Stay in one of our rooms or apartments and go Whale watching, Tuna fishing or if you're lucky see Bottle Nose Dolphins.
There have been multiple sightings of whales in the past few weeks so you have a great chance too see some as well as a Pod of Bottle Nose Dolphins spotted on the weekend.

Take a trip to Cape Bridgewater and see the Blowholes and Petrified forest to name a few attractions or head out to Cape Nelson and see the Enchanted Forest and The Cape Nelson Lighthouse and more...

Take on the Great South West Walk all 250 kilometres of it or if that sounds too tough take your car out and do the various short walks it has to offer.

If you would prefer to stay in town there are three museums to look at being the Maritime Museum, The Powerhouse (Vintage Car) Museum and the WWII Museum. Jump on Portland's famous Cable Tram and visit all the sights as you can hop on and off at your leisure.

As you can see there is plenty to see and do in Portland at this time of year as this is just a glimpse of what is available in the area. So come down and stay a few nights and see the wonders that Portland has to offer.

06/04/2015

Tuna fishing is now in full swing. Come down and throw out a line, then return to shore and stay in our comfortable, quiet and spacious rooms only a a few minutes walk from the centre of town.

26/02/2015

Portland Women’s Services Club present the movie ‘The Hundred-Foot Journey’

1st March, 3pm, Portland Arts Centre.
This most enjoyable movie stars Helen Mirren and tells the story of an Indian family opening up a restaurant opposite a Michelin-starred French restaurant in a lovely French Village. Delicious afternoon tea served at 3pm, movie commences at 3.45pm. Proceeds assist in providing tertiary scholarships to young district women.
Tickets are available from Intimate Apparell, Percy Street.
Contact Lynda on 048 527 021

26/02/2015

Crochet with Shelly Husband

28 February, 1.00pm – 4.00pm, Julia Street Creative Space
How to crochet a granny square. This workshop will give you the skills to make traditional granny squares even if you have never picked up a hook and yarn before. Shelley will teach you the basics of reading a crochet pattern and a neat way to border your squares. All materials and hook are supplied.

Cost: $40.00

Online enrolment: www.trybooking.com/GPIU

Nikki Pevitt 0400768033 [email protected]

Tutor: Shelley Husband This workshop will give you the skills to make traditional granny squares even if you have never picked up a hook and yarn before. Shelley will teach you the basics of reading a crochet pattern and a neat way to border your squares. All materials and hook supplied.

26/02/2015

Heywood Wood, Wine & Roses

28th February, 10am to 11pm, Heywood Town Green
Family orientated festival beginning in the morning with the street parade and ending with grand finale fireworks at10.30pm. Musical and cultural entertainment for all ages, stalls, static displays, wood chop championships, mower racing, trail bikes, circus and much more! Come and Join the Fun – No Alcohol or Dogs to be taken into the festival area. For more visit www.woodwineroses.com

Street Parade
Starts at 11am Sharp at the Lions Park in Barclay St and concludes at Apex Park.

Main Stage
12:30 -1:15pm: Neil Diamond Show
1:30 - 2:15pm: Lily and the Drum
2:30 - 3:15pm: Rock ‘n’ Roll Show
3:30 - 4:15pm: Lily and the Drum
4:30 - 5:15pm: Neil Diamond Show
5:15 - 6:15pm: Set up & sound check
6:15 - 7:00pm: Rock ‘n’ Roll Show
7:30 - 8:30pm: Lily and the Drum
9:00 -10:30pm: Mental as Anything
10:30pm: Fireworks

Stage 2 River Bank – OGR Trucks
1:30 - 2:30pm: Koori Dancers
1:30 - 2:30pm: Danz X-tensions
2:30 - 3:30pm: Karate Demonstrations
3:30 - 4:30pm: SS Dance Studios

Stage 3 North Bank
From 1:00pm Live Music
North Bank Entertainment
12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30pm: Brophy Bros Circus
12:30, 2:00, 3:30 & 5:00pm: Flair Action Bikes
1:00 – 4:00pm: Halls Gap Zoo
1:00 – 6:00pm: Lasertag Skermish

Wine
Some of the region’s best vintages will be available in the festival’s wine marquee. Enjoy the many window displays, market stalls, the creative challenge, wood chop, wood turning, floral art & cut flowers, highland dancing, carnival rides, Heywood model train, dancing & Karate, open art exhibition, mower mayhem, school art, amazing craft, Magician Dwayne Andrews, khanacross and photography.

Heywood Truck and Ute Show
Truck Show Categories – Best American, best European, best Japanese, best 1-4 years, best 4 and over, best Rigid, best fleet (3 or more), people’s choice, Rig of the show.
Ute Show categories – best 4x4, best BNS, best feral, best chicks, best themed, best pre 90 Ute, best street, best company/work Ute, furthest travelled.
Admission: $20.00 at gate. Includes Festival Entry with Truck and Ute Show Entry Included (No additional Fees). Trophies and Prizes up for grabs. Judging at 2pm

This year is the Wood Wine and Roses is celebrating 22 years of fun filled entertainment.The Event coordinator Ross Barclay and entertainment coordinator Jeff Mizzi have been extemely busy securing big names for what is bound to be once again very special occasion.