Port fairy folk festival is the years busiest with 40,000 people helping to transform the village into one big party. Along the whale trail through warrnambool, port fairy and portland, also known as the whale corridor, youll spot southern right, humpback, blue and the occasional orca. The merrijig inn is victorias oldest inn, situated near the moyne river in port fairys historic village. Three bedroom accommodation with very spacious living area and a spectacular 180 degree ocean view. Mother nature added to the experience by taking away selected power sources in the. The bed was very comfortable which is always a bonus. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Get your 3day weather forecast for port fairy, victoria, australia. Port fairy, destinations, great ocean road, victoria. Southern right whale dolphins wash up on port fairys east beach in. By 1836 there was a whaling station on the island and one of the partners.
Whale watching between may and september, many tourists flock to port fairy and surrounding areas to see the southern right whales return to the area to breed. Upon completion of your day, return by coach on bc ferries. Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. The whale trail at a glance, download your own pdf map to quickly see where the best. Know whats coming with accuweathers extended daily forecasts for port fairy, victoria, australia. It boasts buildings that date back to the 1800s, including victoria s oldest hotel, the caledonian inn. List of movie theaters located in port fairy, victoria. Then hop aboard an open zodiac for a 3hour excursion in search of resident killer whales in the wild. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in port fairy, australia on tripadvisor. Here, with some imagination, its possible to visualise the hustle and bustle which saw port fairy rival much larger cities for the title of australias busiest sea port during the late 1850s. Home things to do victoria things to do in port fairy. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season.
In winter or spring, you might even glimpse a southern right whale. Whale bone gallery 39a bank st, port fairy vic 3284 view map whalebone gallery is a cooperative gallery in port fairy, a small coastal village at the end of the great ocean road in the south west of victoria, australia. A settlement established there in 1835 was called belfast for a time until it was renamed for a ship, the fairy, that had sheltered in its harbour in. Two of the dolphins have been found dead at a port fairy. Other aquatic neighbours include sea lions, seals, porpoise and many marine birds. Along the whale trail through warrnambool, port fairy and portland, also known as the. Whale watching port fairy accommodation, business and local. Movie theaters in port fairy, victoria cinema treasures.
The caledonian inn, port fairy, port fairy urbanspoonzomato. Whales port phillip bay victoria australia searoad ferries. The moyne river harbour is at the heart of port fairy, providing a safe anchorage for both fishing boats and pleasure craft. Port fairy is a historic fishing town located on victorias far southwest coast on the moyne river, between portland and warrnambool many of port fairys early buildings remain from its days as a port for sealers and whalers back in the 1800s, and many of those buildings can be viewed in the towns commercial centre along bank street and sackville street. Choose from a range of personalised and small group tours which cover the highlights of warrnambool, port campbell, loch ard gorge, 12 apostles, otway ranges, otway fly, tower hill state game reserve, port fairy, griffith island, portland and beautiful bridgewater bay. The 15 best things to do in port fairy updated 2020 must. Plan your next escape to port fairy on the great ocean road, and lose yourself to the creativity of a community inspired by rich settler history and natures brilliant beauty. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. Port fairy in victoria is a small costal town with a population of about 3,000 people. Port fairy is a historic fishing town located on victoria s far southwest coast on the moyne river, between portland and warrnambool many of port fairy s early buildings remain from its days as a port for sealers and whalers back in the 1800s, and many of those buildings can be viewed in the towns commercial centre along bank street and sackville street. For wildlife lovers, enjoy a whale watching cruise during the calving season june to september or a seal watching tour. The victoria clipper is not the best way to see whales in and of itself. Winter whale trail in warrnambool visit warrnambool. Warrnambool, port fairy and portland offer some of the best whale spotting vantage points to watch.
A sense of history is everywhere in port fairy but in particular along the townships moyne river waterfront. Discover the historic seaside village and its many attractions, including museums, galleries, archaeological sites and more. The last destination on victorias famed shipwreck coast, port fairy boasts wide streets lined with nineteenth century cottages, great norfolk pines and old stone churches. Carroll, who states that the fairy was skippered by a captain henry wishart, and that he named the town port fairy in 1828. The house has a native garden with first floor windows looking out to the birds collecting nectar in the foliage. Located in port fairy, a 9minute walk from port fairy beach, the caledonian inn provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. The 15 best things to do in port fairy updated 2020. Mothers and their calf remain in the area until september. Port fairy winter weekends every second weekend in winter. Port fairy is a charming historic holiday town with an excess of attractions for visitors. The official page for the iconic port fairy region. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. Take a stroll along the port fairy docks and check out the fishing boats. Oceanview loft is located in the south beach area of port fairy where the breakers crash on the outer reef and lagoons such as pea soup provide sheltered swimming beaches.
There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone. See the best nearby hotels see the best nearby restaurants see the best nearby attractions. Here is all you need to know before you jump in the car for this mustdo winter road trip. 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. Blue vista, port fairy, is a luxury two story selfcontained townhouse, an idyllic retreat on the beach front at east beach, port fairy, victoria, australia. Whale season on the great ocean road go west tours. Port fairy has a recorded population of 3340 residents and is within the australian eastern daylight time zone australiamelbourne. Port fairy and region visitor information centre, port fairy, victoria. Clipper vacations will take you to friday harbor, where you can take a whale watching tour. In victoria, shopping, the royal bc museum, and several other attractions are just steps away. The warrnambool railway line also known as the south west line, formerly known as the port fairy railway line is a railway serving the south west of victoria, australia.
Offer valid for bookings made before july 21, 2014 and travel prior to september 7, 2014. History is port fairy s decided edge over other tourist destinations. Whales port phillip bay victoria australia searoad ferries searoadferries. The victoria hotel, port fairy updated 2020 restaurant. Between june october every year, southern right whales set out on their. Two separate southern right whale dolphins have been found dead at port fairy s east beach in the states southwest in the past couple of weeks, but only one was able to be retrieved by. Explore the locations within victorias metropolitan councils and shires. Port fairy is an urban location area within the local government area of moyne in victoria, it is located approximately 247kms from the capital melbourne and extends over an area of 1. The 15 best things to do in port fairy 2020 with photos. Join a deep sea, reef or tuna fishing charter from port fairy, along the coast between portland and warrnambool. Running from the western melbourne suburb of newport through the cities of geelong and warrnambool, the line once terminated at the coastal town of port fairy before being. Offering a variety of places to stay, choose from hotels, caravan parks, apartments, holiday houses and more. Crossing port phillip bay heads, victoria, australia duration. From torquay, the gateway to the great ocean road and victorias surfing capital, head.
The port fairy airstrip is located on skenes road golf links road and is a dry weather strip only. The national library of australias copies direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages clicking on the order now button below will open the ordering form in a new window which will allow you to enter the details of your request. Southern right whale dolphins wash up on port fairys east. Drawn to the title of longest continuously licensed hotel in victoria since 1844. Port fairy, victoria, australia daily weather accuweather. The last destination on victoria s famed shipwreck coast, port fairy boasts wide streets lined with nineteenth century cottages, great norfolk pines and old stone churches.
Port fairy visit great ocean road, victoria, australia. Port fairy is a historic fishing town located on victoria s southwest coast. Port fairy was established for whaling and fishing in the 1840s and today port fairy is still a large fishing port and home to victorias largest fishing fleet. Top things to do and see in port fairy, australia port fairy light house on griffith island ed dunens flickr port fairy, while some distance away from melbourne s center, remains a town of historic significance, filled with local art at every corner, quality produce, beautiful scenery, relaxing beaches and numerous eateries. It lies at the mouth of the moyne river, on a headland east of portland bay an inlet of the indian ocean. Jun 11, 2012 whales port phillip bay victoria australia searoad ferries searoadferries. Southern right whale dolphins wash up on port fairys east beach in southwest victoria. Running from the western melbourne suburb of newport through the cities of geelong and warrnambool, the line once terminated at the coastal town of port fairy before being truncated to dennington just west of warrnambool. Port fairy, destinations, great ocean road, victoria, australia. Please select a council area from the map below and follow the link to view a gallery of locations you might like to consider for your next project.
Situated right behind the pub so you didnt have to go too far for dinner. Between may and september, when winter reaches victoria, our shores. Depart vancouver harbour by seaplane for an exciting flight over the gulf islands to beautiful victoria. Book a minimum 2 night bc ferries vacations package and receive your whalewatching tour with orca spirit adventures at 50% off. Uncover history in every corner of this charming fishing village at the end of the great ocean road. Moyne shire council owns and operates a working airstrip on the outskirts of port fairy. From warm and hearty winter food, to whale spotting and the fastpaced kelpie muster theres a great mix of activities. Southern right whale dolphins have never been recorded washing up in victoria before. The airstrip is 900 metres long and is unsealed grass. Port fairy is a coastal town in southwestern victoria, australia. Taking it all the way to victoria and taking a tour out of that city is a better idea, ans victoria is so compact that you can walk almost everywhere.
It lies on the princes highway in the shire of moyne, 28 kilometres 17 mi west of warrnambool and 290 kilometres 180 mi west of melbourne, at the point where the moyne river enters the southern ocean. Port fairy has a yearround calendar, packed full of interactive events. Tap your toes, feast your eyes and fill your stomach. Port fairy and region visitor information centre home. Southern right whale dolphins wash up on port fairys. Port fairy is the great ocean roads beautiful bluestone town that has been frozen in time. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. Majestic mammals and marine wildlife abound in the waters surrounding victoria, including the orca, or killer whale, and gray, humpback, and minke whales. Southern right whales in port fairy bay port fairy accommodation, business and local tourism information.