Local Area
Port Fairy Events
- Port Fairy Marathon - third week in February
- Port Fairy Jazz festival (February) promotes all genres of jazz music in the picturesque surrounds of Port Fairy.
- Port Fairy Folk Festival (March) is Australia's world famous major event presenting international and national artists in a four day festival of music, arts and culture.
- Port Fairy Spring Music Festival (October) is a leading classical music festival in Victoria.
- Koroit Irish Festival (April) celebrates their Irish heritage with this festival unlike any other.
- Moyneyana Festival (December - January) A yearly summer festival from Christmas day to Australia Day.
Art Walk
Art Lovers can spend a day visiting the many studios and galleries of local painters, printmakers, textile designers, glass artists and sculptors in Port Fairy. Art Walk stroll around town and visit the many artists who get their inspiration from our little village.
Right on the bay
Take a stroll down to the Moyne River and watch as the fisherman unload their catch, from there you can take a cruise out in the bay Mulloka Cruises or to see the seals at Lady Julia Percy Island Port Fairy Boat Charter and if you fancy a bit of fishing why not arrange for a fishing charter with Salty Dog Charters. In the winter months you may be lucky to see some Southern Right Whales in the bay when they migrate here to calf.
Griffiths Island
Explore Griffiths Island, where from September to May, you can witness the spectacular sight of thousands of mutton-birds flying in at dusk to feed their young during their nesting season.
Shopping
Fancy a bit of shopping?
Stroll along Bank and Sackville Streets to explore a variety of wonderful shops. Here are some highlights to check out:
Boutiques and Clothing Stores: For the ladies, Port Fairy boasts some of the best boutiques in the region, offering a range of fashionable clothing, accessories, and unique finds.
Specialty Shops: Discover unique gifts, artisanal crafts, and locally made products that make perfect souvenirs or gifts.
Get 10% off at Reflections Ladies Boutique, tell us about your stay at the counter and receive this exclusive offer.
Dining
Time for a meal or a snack? Port Fairy is renowned as one of the top dining destinations along the Great Ocean Road. Choose from a wide array of restaurants, pubs, and cafes, offering everything from takeaway to fine dining.
Golf courses
Golf anyone? Enjoy a round at our par 72 course, consistently ranked among the top 25 public access courses in Australia. This classic links-style course winds through unspoiled sand dunes and offers spectacular views of the Southern Ocean. The course is open to the public, and visitors are most welcome. Bookings for golf are essential.
Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
A short drive away, Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve is a must-see destination. Get up close and personal with some of Australia's most iconic native birds and animals, including emus, koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, black swans, wedge-tail eagles, magpie geese, and seasonal reptiles. Enjoy a walk through the reserve or take a picnic to fully appreciate this natural wonder.
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