Port Albert

Fishing boats
John Baker / Explore Australia Publishing

Port Albert is a tranquil port on the south-east coast. Looking at this peaceful village now, it's hard to believe that it was the first established port in Victoria, with ships from Europe and America once docking at its jetty. Ships from China arrived here during the gold rush bringing thousands of prospectors to the Gippsland goldfields. Still a commercial fishing port, the sheltered waters of Port Albert are popular with anglers and boat owners, which sees its population swell considerably during summer.

Visitor Information

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