History of The ol'Duke
The first inhabitants of Portarlington and the surrounding district were the aboriginal Wautharong people, who appeared to live on the local mussels for which Portarlington is still famous for today. The area was first significantly explored in January 1802, but there was no significant settlement until the arrival of pioneer settler John Batman in 1835.
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eat
Surrounded by the best food sources available, our Chefs take advantage of the abundant locally caught seafood, freshly picked fruits and vegetables.
drink
From our well stocked bar you can select wines from the many different growing regions around Australia or try our local wines produced right here on the Bellarine.
sleep
The ol' Duke features six cosy, modern rooms with comfortable Queen size beds and most of the comforts of home. Two self contained apartments are also available.