Port Albert is a small coastal community fronting Bass Strait, just east of Wilsons Promontory and 13 kilometres south of the major town of Yarram.

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.

Port Albert's jetty and wharf area is a base for fishing fleets and is popular with boating enthusiasts. The Main Wharf, located at the end of Wharf Street, features a kiosk selling fresh and cooked fish. Walking tracks and picnic areas line the coast around the wharf and jetty area, shaded by Norfolk Pines.

The coast from Port Welshpool to east of Port Albert is part of the Nooramunga Coastal Park which consists of shallow marine waters, mudflats and a collection of granite and sand islands. The peaceful community of Manns Beach, around 12 kilometres east of Port Albert via Tarraville, overlooks St Margaret Island and is a popular boating spot.

Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum View exhibitions of significant items from Port Albert's maritime history. There's also outdoor exhibits including a work boat, giant anchors and a lighthouse.

	Great Southern Rail Trail A walking, cycling and horse riding trail that goes between Leongatha and Foster and offers stunning views of Wilsons Promontory en route as the undulating trail winds through dairy country and native bush. A section between Yarram and Port Albert is also open.
	Nooramunga Marine & Coastal Park This coastal park is protected from the pounding surf of Bass Strait by sand barrier islands, resulting in shallow marine waters, isolated granite islands and intertidal mudflats, offering fishing, camping and coastal walks

	Australia Day @ Port Albert Celebrate Australia Day at Rutters Park with live music, a morning market and lots of activities for the kids
	Port Albert Snapperfest A long running fishing competition held on the Melbourne Cup weekend with entertainment for the whole family including an outdoor disco, live music, craft displays and a market showcasing the some of South Gippsland's best food and wine
	Tarra Festival Easter festival held in Yarram and Port Albert featuring a street procession, sports day, yachting regatta, rodeo and entertainment

Welcome to Port Albert A guide to this idyllic coastal village including a business directory and calendar of local events

* All the above links are external and open up in a new window