Portland - NSW RVFT
Portland is a historic mining town, located 163 kilometres east of Sydney on the Great Western Highway. The area is surrounded by some of the most outstanding natural beauty to be found, being close to the Wollemi and Gardens of Stone National Parks. Portland is famed as ‘The town that built Sydney’ due to the Portland Cement Works, the first cement works in Australia which opened in 1902.Camping for RVs is available for up to 72 hours at Kremer Park, on Lime Street. There is no cost to camp, and a dump point, potable water, toilets and bins are conveniently provided.While in Portland, the Town Common is an ideal spot for a picnic, with 650 acres of natural bushland. Or perhaps wander the streets of Portland to explore old ware shops and galleries. The Charlie Pinch Museum, also worth visiting, showcases an interesting collection of Australian memorabilia.Tourist/Visitor Centre Lithgow Visitor Information Centre1137 Great Western Hwy, Lithgow, NSWPh: 02 6350 3230www.tourism.lithgow.com Casual Parking Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandShort & Long Term Parking Kremer Park, Lime St, (72hr), nil cost, tlts, bins, water, pets on leadDump Point Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandPotable Water Kremer Park, Lime St PortlandHospital Portland Tabulam Health Centre, Green St, Portland, ph: 02 6359 2666Doctors Surgery Portland Medical Practice, 20 Green St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5174, 9am – 1pm, 2pm-5pm Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri9am-1pm Tues, 2pm-5pm Tues skin clinicPharmacy Portland Guardian Pharmacy, 59 Williwa St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5100Supermarket Portland Foodworks, 2 Cullen St, Portland, ph: 02 6355 5488
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