Standing on the waterfront is the iconic Port Germein Pier Hotel. Built in 1878 by Samuel Miller and called the Miller Hotel from 1879 -1887. The hotel has had several other names including the Continental. (Samuel Miller is reputed to have been the first European man to find a route through the Pt Germein gorge
A quintessential part of Port Germein, the Red Post Shop Café general store and post office has a long history. As Port Germein grew following the construction of the Jetty in 1881 the need for shops to services the growing community and ships was evident. In 1885 T. B Marshalls & Sons called for a
A Port Germein School History Lesson July 13, 1880: The original Baroota (Gorge Rd) site for the Port Germein School is formally dedicated and the school is expected be completed in 6 weeks August 12, 1880: The vessel Sir William Foster goes aground 2 miles off Port Germein with the school building materials on board.
