Port Albert

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Port Albert

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Background

Port Albert is one of Victoria's oldest sea ports, established in 1841 by explorer Angus McMillan, who is commemorated with a monument at the roundabout at the northern end of town. The town's collection of historical buildings includes the Port Albert Hotel (licensed in 1842) which fronts the town's jetties and wharf, and the general store which dates back to 1856. The Gippsland Regional Museum, located on the corner of Wharf Street and Bay Street, features exhibitions and memorabilia of the town's maritime history.

Charts

• Hydrographic Charts

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Weather

• Tides and weather

Approach and Navigation

Check hydrographic charts or use a good depth sounder. Various channels make entry to Port Albert tricky.

Check-in facilities

Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.

Ports and Popular Stops

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Port Albert Yacht Club (no dedicated marina, social group only)

 Clubhouse Address     Bay Street
                       Port Albert VIC 3971
 Mailing Address       PO Box 52
                       Yarram VIC 3971
 Phone                 03 5183 2581
 Email                 [email protected]

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Offshore Islands

• Various, mostly uninhabited. Port Albert is part of the Nooramunga Marine & Coastal Park. Camping is permitted on Snake Island, but you'll need a permit (no fee required) from Parks Victoria.

Tourism & things to do ashore

• Explore Tarra Bulga National Park
• The annual Tarra Festival at Easter should be good value.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

• Fuel and water available

Laundry

None

Grocery & Supply Stores

Minor amounts in Port Albert. For large scale provisioning, a trip to Yarram is better.

Eateries

• Port Albert Hotel

Internet/WiFi

Not Available

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None

Marine Stores & Facilities

• ALBERTON MARINE PTY LTD 39 JOHNSON STREET ALBERTON 3971 Contact Bob Kuhnell Phone: (03)51832344 Fax: (03)51832219 eMail: [email protected]

Repairs

• ALBERTON MARINE (as above)

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Buses to and from Melbourne are available daily from either Yarram or Alberton, on the South Gippsland Highway. The distance is 210km (130miles) by road.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Travel Victoria

Personal Notes

• A charming, sleepy and rustic little fishing village, Port Albert (pop. 250) has an interesting history but these days doesn't come alive outside holiday seasons, when the many Melbourne residents who own holiday houses arrive.

• Facilities include a wharf, marina and a ramp for trailer-sailors. Fuel is available 500 metres from the wharf at a petrol station which doubles as a general store. There are a couple of restaurants and an old pub, which also serves meals and may have rooms available.

• The farming township of Yarram is about 12km (8miles) away on the South Gippsland Highway, and has many more facilities including banks, supermarkets, real estate angencies, hardware stores and so on.

• --Haiqu 19:28, 25 May 2011 (BST)

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

2010

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