BUILD CASTLES OF SAND AND EXPLORE THE ROCK POOLS SPYING ON URCHINS AND CRABS.
Port Fairy is the Great Ocean Road's beautiful bluestone town that has been frozen in time - but it has for a long time been a quietly popular holiday resort for those in the know.
With more than 50 buildings classified by the National Trust and many fine examples of 1800s architecture Port Fairy is the perfect holiday spot for history buffs. Follow one of the historic walking trails and discover charming, fully restored white-washed cottages built by whalers and seamen beside Georgian-style merchants' homes and grand public buildings. Learn about the local maritime history on the Port Fairy Maritime and Shipwreck Heritage Walk.
MUSIC, MUSIC EVERYWHERE!
Each year, thousands make the trip to the wonderful Port Fairy Folk Festival, one of Australia's largest music festivals held annually in March.
The entire town embraces and celebrates the arts - so put this one on your list and make sure that you are there to feel the joy that such an iconic event brings!
When people ask 'how was your holiday to Port Fairy', the first thing you will say is ‘the food was amazing!’. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fine food and wine on offer at one of the many great pubs, cafes or restaurants.
For a sample of the best of the region's produce why not pop in to the renowned Merrijig Kitchen Inn, Time and Tide High Tea by the High Sea, or Limestone Gallery and Cafe.
You know the town has found its way right to your heart via the stomach and you will be back. Port Fairy is just one of those places.
DON'T FORGET YOUR CLUBS!
If you're planning a visit, pack the clubs and play a round (or two) at the Port Fairy Golf Course.
The golf course overlooks the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road - and ranked 34th in Australia's top 100 golf courses.
Clubhouse facilities including bar and catering are available along with a stocked Pro Shop.
Where To Stay
Port Fairy Holiday Park
Welcome to Port Fairy Holiday Park (formally Belfast Cove Holiday Park). Same location, same owners, same amazing guest experience.
BIG4 Port Fairy
BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park offers a variety of high standard accommodation options from luxury to standard all self-contained.
54 on Bank
54 on Bank provides the perfect base to explore the charming coastal village of Port Fairy and the surrounding region.
Summer Saver Deal – Port Fairy
Stay in Port Fairy at the Ashmont Motor Inn & Apartments for 2 or more nights and claim a 5 % discount on accommodation
Butterfly Farm Bed and Breakfast
Butterfly Farm Bed and Breakfast provides two bed and breakfast accommodation rooms with an adjoining hallway.
Edge17 Cottage
Fall in love with the charming historic cottage at Edge 17. Enjoy a peaceful stay in a tranquil setting in Port Fairy, complete with your own private pathway down to...
Eat and Drink
Basalt Wines
Basalt Vineyard is located along the Great Ocean Road, only minutes from Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Time and Tide Gallery and Tearoom
A few minutes out of the historic seaside town of Port Fairy you will find Time and Tide Gallery and Tearoom serving sensational food and wine with ocean views to match.
Mickey Bourkes Koroit Hotel
Mickey Bourkes Koroit Hotel EST 1853 has retained its Irish integrity and character. Take pleasure in a good yarn with a local over a smooth Guinness on tap.
What To See and Do
Basalt Wines
Basalt Vineyard is located along the Great Ocean Road, only minutes from Port Fairy and Warrnambool.
Geotours
Geotours is based in Port Fairy specialising in rail linked escorted travel along the western Great Ocean Road and its volcanic hinterland.
Nature's Way Eco Sanctuary
After 5 years as owner/builders our magnificent strawbale, eco-friendly home is now complete and we are ready to fulfill our long held dream of by providing a place of learning, sharing and experiencing Sustainable Living practices.
Discovery Bay Coastal Park
This remote coastal park protects 55 kilometre of ocean beach. Inland, the park encompasses high coastal cliffs, huge rolling sand dunes and freshwater lakes and swamps. Coastal vegetation and wildlife thrive.
Worn Gundidj at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
A 90-minute interactive walk conducted by experienced guides, provides for an account on the unique re-vegetation program of the Park.
Mount Richmond National Park
Mount Richmond is an extinct volcano surrounded by low, flat land. The volcano is covered with a layer of sand blown inland long ago from Discovery Bay.
What’s On
Around the region
Port Fairy Community House Market
The Port Fairy Community Market runs at Railway Place on the second and fourth Saturday of each month and weekly during January.
14 Apr 2018
08:00am
22 Dec 2018
01:00pm
Sandford Swap Meet
What do you do when the Swap Meet gets cancelled due to rotten weather and you decide to re-schedule it, only to find...
15 Apr 2018
08:00am
07 Apr 2019
01:00pm
Icons of Port Fairy
Who is the high flying VFL legend who hails from Port Fairy? It is none other than John Coleman, born in 1928 to...
10 Oct 2018
30 Jan 2019
Casterton Show - 150 Years Exhibition
This exhibition commemorates the 150th Casterton Pastoral and Agricultural Society Show and includes items sourced from community members.
04 Dec 2018
29 Mar 2019
Moyneyana Festival
The festival was first held in 1947 and has developed into a huge range of activities to entertain the many holiday makers who...
24 Dec 2018
27 Jan 2019
Christmas Eve - Moyneyana Festival
Free Christmas activities for families open the Moyneyana Festival on Fiddlers Green from 4:30pm. A perfect event for families.
24 Dec 2018
04:30pm
24 Dec 2018
08:30pm
