Rail was eventually replaced by road transport in 1940. When they were exploring the area Bass and Flinders recorded a flock of approximately 133 million mutton birds in the area. The birds return to the Inlet every November, although in significantly reduced numbers. A rather more unfortunate event connected with nature was the beaching of 300 whales in 1957, which attracted about 10,000 people to the township. Today, Port Welshpool is a popular holiday and beach resort destination.
Fishing is hugely popular with both gummy shark and trevally being particularly common.
Wilsons Promontory National Park and the islands of Corner Inlet can be reached by launch or sailboat from the port. There is a launching ramp and boats can be hired locally. Hog deer, an endangered species in their native Asia, have been introduced into a State game reserve on Snake Island, in order to bolster their numbers. The Port Welshpool Museum, open daily, features marine displays and an unusual assortment of maritime curios. The house, built in 1881, was one of the first substantial dwellings to be constructed at Port Welshpool.