| Port Fairy is an historic town boasting all the charm and character of yesteryear. Enjoy the talents of local artist’s, speciality shopping, award winning restaurants, 18 hole links golf course, beautiful beaches and much more ! | |
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Port Fairy Golf Club is a beautiful 18 hole course set on the oceans edge. The greens and fairways are as picturesque as the ocean views beside. Enjoy a cool drink in the club house overlooking the course as you chat about your best drive of the day! Speak to Luke at the pro shop for tee off times or bookings. Phone (03) 55 68 2866. Open Daily. |
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Griffiths
Island Mutton bird rookery is another enjoyable
walk. On dusk enjoy the mystery of the mutton bird as it flys into
nest. Every year around September the mutton bird arrives for nesting
and stay until April when the adult birds commence their pacific migration.
The younger chicks set off after the adults and manage to find their
way. Viewing platforms have been built so you can safely watch. The
lighthouse is also a feature of Giffiths Island. Giffiths Island Lighthouse: Lighthouses of Australia |
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A Leisurely walk in one of Victoria's earliest settlements enables you to look, touch, feel and experience the history of Port Fairy. Many original historic buildings are still standing and it's all here for you to enjoy. Visit our history centre and then just walk the afternoon away through Port Fairy's heritage, stopping to admire lovely cottages and cottage gardens. Feel the experience of Victoria's early settlers as you stroll through yesteryear. |
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Port Fairy
has many beautiful beaches. Enjoy a stroll down
the beach listening to the waves crashing into shore. A great way
to unwind ... |
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River Side BBQ and Childrens Play Ground in the perfect setting by the river. Enjoy the aroma of sausages sizzling on the BBQ as you try to catch a fish in the river beside. Brilliantly coloured play grounds close by which the children will love. Fly a Kite, relax on a rug it's all here for you to enjoy. |
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Enjoy a leisurely walk along the wharf and select some fresh fish or crays for your evening meal. View the lovely cottages and homes built along the river and admire the boats and yachts berthed beside you. Call in and see the Port Fairy historic life boat that has been restored. |
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Great Ocean Horse Trials: Ride up the beach for kms and enjoy the views and sea air rushing through your hair as you enjoy the morning of afternoon sun. For bookings Phone/Fax (03) 55 624 874 |
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Fly a kite
in the park or hire a bike for a relaxing ride around
town in the afternoon sun. An enjoyable activity that everyone can
enjoy. A bike ride around town is a great way to view the history
and cottages and enjoy and afternoon ice-cream or coffee and many
of the cafes or ice-cream shops.
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Tower
Hill State Game Reserve is
only 14km from Port Fairy. Tower Hill is Victoria's First National
Park and has many lovely walking tracks and great spots for a BBQ
or Picnic. Enjoy all the facilities Tower Hill has to ofter and the
native wild life is a special bonus we have in store for you. Visit: Tower Hill web page |
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The Crags is only 12km from Port Fairy. The Crags provides panoramic views along Port Fairy's sweeping coastline and views to Julia Percy Island. This is a very rugged stretch of coastline and a contrast from the swimming beaches and bays in Port Fairy. |
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The Yambuk lakes and Yambuk Hotel are only 16km west from Port Fairy. Enjoy a picnic by picturesque lakes and enjoy a relaxing stroll along the beach. The Yambuk Hotel also provides a traditional country counter meal with all the great country flavors. |
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Koroit
is a small historic town 18km northeast from Port Fairy. Enjoy a leisurely
stroll through the beautiful Koroit gardens or wander down town through
historic buildings. A small town with beautiful history. The Koroit
music festival is held each year in April and provides a great variety
of music for all to enjoy. www.koroit.org.au |
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My Port Fairy Port Fairy's Gateway web site. Everything you wanted to know about our town including speciality shopping and where to dine out. www.portfairy.com.au |
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