Although somewhat altered, it is considered a significant instance of the vernacular architectural style utilised in the public buildings of the early colonial period. Also on South Street, near the monument, is McKenzie's store. Built in 1858, it is now a private home. Other buildings of that decade are a store and bakery on Tarraville Road and the former customs house. Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park Port Albert is situated within the bounds of the Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park, which stretches eastwards from Port Welshpool to an area beyond one of the region's better locales for swimming, Mann's Beach.
Fishing is permitted.
The Sunday Island race also departs from Port Albert every November.