Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Portland and Victoria, with day trips to Warrnambool.
Charter coach rental in Portland
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Portland, Victoria, Australia.
Coach hire with driver in Portland
Coach hire in Portland keeps large groups together: one bus, one professional driver, luggage in the hold and a timetable built around your programme.
Popular coach day trips from Portland: Warrnambool (≈75 km), Mount Gambier (≈90 km), Ballarat (≈215 km) and Torquay (≈240 km).
Portland cruise terminal transfers and shore excursions
Arriving or leaving by ship? We arrange cruise transfers in Portland by minibus or coach with driver — port to airport (Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV)), port to hotel, or a shore excursion bus that collects your group at the cruise terminal and brings it back before departure. One quote by email covers luggage, waiting time and the route.
Coach hire in Portland for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Portland, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Portland through Australia, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Portland
Coach hire near Portland
- Coach hire in Warrnambool ≈75 km
- Coach hire in Mount Gambier ≈90 km
- Coach hire in Ballarat ≈215 km
- Coach hire in Torquay ≈240 km
- Coach hire in Geelong ≈240 km
- Coach hire in Bacchus Marsh ≈260 km
- Coach hire in Bendigo ≈295 km
- Coach hire in Melbourne ≈300 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Portland?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Portland?
Yes. Coach day trips from Portland to Warrnambool, Mount Gambier and Ballarat are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Portland cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Portland.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Portland, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.