Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Adults

Young Adult

12‐15

Children

2‐11

Infants

< 2yrs

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Adults

Children

Age<=17

Port Fairy

The wide streets are lined by nineteenth century cottages, old stone churches, boarding houses, great Norfolk pines and inns.

You will uncover history at every corner of this delightful fishing village at the end of the Great Ocean Road. The wide streets are lined by nineteenth century cottages, old stone churches, boarding houses, great Norfolk pines and inns. More than 50 buildings in Port Fairy are classified by the National Trust and many fine examples of the architecture of the 1800s remain intact.

You will uncover history at every corner of this delightful fishing village at the end of the Great Ocean Road.   
The wide streets are lined by nineteenth century cottages, old stone churches, boarding houses, great Norfolk pines and inns. More than 50 buildings in Port Fairy are classified by the National Trust and many fine examples of the architecture of the 1800s remain intact.

  Take one of the historic walking trails and discover charming, fully restored white washed cottages built by seamen and whalers beside Georgian-style merchants' homes and grand public buildings.

  The local port is one of the busiest fishing ports in Victoria and fishermen unload their catch of abalone and crayfish at the dockside. Cruising boats and racing yachts are docked at the port and you will see anglers and trying their luck. You can head out to sea from the wharf on a guided fishing trip or take a cruise to the seal colony on Lady Julia Percy Island.

  Port Fairy also offers a range of boutique, antique, art and craft shops to peruse. There are local artists to see at work and museums to explore. The Port Fairy Folk Festival is one of Australia's largest music festivals and is held each year in March. If you are feeling lazy, why not just relax and enjoy the fine food and wine on offer at one of the many great pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Port Fairy is a picturesque fishing village located on the Shipwreck Coast of Western Victoria. About four hours drive from Melbourne and eight hours from Adelaide. If you have more time, take the beautiful Great Ocean Road. Port Fairy is accessible by train from Melbourne to Warrnambool and then by short bus trip to Port Fairy. Port Fairy has a small dry weather landing strip. It is 900 metres long and is unsealed / grass.

Attractions

Take one of the historic walking trails and discover charming, fully restored white washed cottages built by seamen and whalers beside Georgian-style merchants' homes and grand public buildings.

Enjoy the full force of the winter weather with a visit to Port Fairy, and then cosy up in front of a log fire.   

Winter is also the best time for whale watching, or you can enjoy the beaches in the summer, touring in autumn and spring, fishing, exploring this unique history of the area at any time of the year. If you plan to visit for one of the popular festivals, particularly the folk festival, make sure you book accommodation well in advance, as the township swells from 2,500 to around 40,000 during these times. Average summer temperatures are 22 degrees with winter cooling off to 14 and below.  

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