Penelope’s guidebook
Food scene
Our #1 brunch/lunch recommendation; 99% of the locals would agree so ring ahead to book a table or arrive before 9am on weekends.
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Bank St + Co
28 Bank StOur #1 brunch/lunch recommendation; 99% of the locals would agree so ring ahead to book a table or arrive before 9am on weekends.
A lovely spot just around the corner from Little James to enjoy an evening drink and a small bite to eat prior to heading out for dinner.
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Conlan's Wine Store
34 Bank StA lovely spot just around the corner from Little James to enjoy an evening drink and a small bite to eat prior to heading out for dinner.
Hands down, the best fish n chips in Port Fairy. Be sure to order early as the wait in summer time can be quite long!
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East Beach Fish and Chips
146 Griffiths StHands down, the best fish n chips in Port Fairy. Be sure to order early as the wait in summer time can be quite long!
Sightseeing
Port Fairy is a beautiful seaside town with plenty to offer every individual. We recommend a walk along the wharf to see the local fishing boats and walking to the lighthouse on Griffiths Island. Port Fairy also has two lovely beaches - East Beach & South Beach. Depending on the direction of the wind, you should be able to find a calm beach most days of the year! East beach is a long half moon shaped bay and lovely to walk along. South Beach is sheltered from the open ocean by a rock wall and offers excellent rock pooling and a safe place for children to enjoy.
Enjoy a walk out onto Griffiths Island. If your looking for a lovely 4km loop walk we recommend you turn right as you walk onto the island and follow the beach around to the light house. If you are less adventurous or find walking on sand difficult we recommend you head left and follow the formed path out the lighthouse and back.
Directly to and from the lighthouse is approx 2km while walking around the whole island is approx 4km.
The island is home to a large Shearwater bird colony and therefore dogs are NOT permitted on the island. If you visit the island around dusk between Sept-April you will see the Shearwater birds (Mutton birds) returning to the nests for the night.
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Griffiths Island
Griffith IslandEnjoy a walk out onto Griffiths Island. If your looking for a lovely 4km loop walk we recommend you turn right as you walk onto the island and follow the beach around to the light house. If you are less adventurous or find walking on sand difficult we recommend you head left and follow the formed path out the lighthouse and back.
Directly to and from the lighthouse is approx 2km while walking around the whole island is approx 4km.
The island is home to a large Shearwater bird colony and therefore dogs are NOT permitted on the island. If you visit the island around dusk between Sept-April you will see the Shearwater birds (Mutton birds) returning to the nests for the night.
Check out the surfers braving the rocky surf break at The Passage. On a wild winters day, the ocean produces a fierce swell that you can watch all day!
The Passage carpark
Ocean DriveCheck out the surfers braving the rocky surf break at The Passage. On a wild winters day, the ocean produces a fierce swell that you can watch all day!
Situated halfway between Warrnmabool and Port Fairy is the extinct volcano crater named Tower Hill. A nice spot for a walk among nature, bird watching or a picnic with the emu's!
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Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve
105 Lake View RdSituated halfway between Warrnmabool and Port Fairy is the extinct volcano crater named Tower Hill. A nice spot for a walk among nature, bird watching or a picnic with the emu's!
Faro de Port Fairy en la isla Griffiths
The foot bridge links the main part of town with the East Beach. A lovely short cut across the river to access Battery Point where the old cannon is fired on special weekends during summer.
Moyne River Footbridge
The foot bridge links the main part of town with the East Beach. A lovely short cut across the river to access Battery Point where the old cannon is fired on special weekends during summer.
Head up to the Port Fairy Surf Club on Beach St where you will find magnificent views over the bay, East Beach and back towards the Lighthouse & Griffiths Island
Port Fairy Bay
Head up to the Port Fairy Surf Club on Beach St where you will find magnificent views over the bay, East Beach and back towards the Lighthouse & Griffiths Island
Recreation
Port Fairy is a great place for being active! Many locals enjoy a morning walk along the towns two beaches - East Beach or South Beach. The town is very bicycle friendly with bunch rides leaving regularly from Rebecca's cafe or The Roadhouse throughout the week. If you would like to know more about the bunch rides, please just ask. We recommend heading towards Toolong and then Koroit if you are a keen road cyclist, again just ask and we can let you know a good route. Parkrun is also on each Saturday morning at 8am in Russel Clarke Reserve, 900m from Little James.
Situated a 5-minute drive out of town, Port Fairy's golf course is world famous and not to be missed if you are a keen golfer. Be prepared for some wind on top of the sand dunes!!
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PORT FAIRY GOLF CLUB
Woodbine RoadSituated a 5-minute drive out of town, Port Fairy's golf course is world famous and not to be missed if you are a keen golfer. Be prepared for some wind on top of the sand dunes!!
Perfect for the avid walker, runner or push bike rider. The Rail Trail starts around the corner from Little James in Regent St. The track is very well maintained and ideal for riding a hybird bike or mountain bike, we wouldn't recommend it for road bikes. The first 17.5km of the trail will lead you inland to the town of Koroit, an Irish settlement with a lot of character! There after the trail heads into Warrnambool.
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Port Fairy to Warnambool Rail Trail - Start
4 Regent StPerfect for the avid walker, runner or push bike rider. The Rail Trail starts around the corner from Little James in Regent St. The track is very well maintained and ideal for riding a hybird bike or mountain bike, we wouldn't recommend it for road bikes. The first 17.5km of the trail will lead you inland to the town of Koroit, an Irish settlement with a lot of character! There after the trail heads into Warrnambool.
Shopping
LUONE Silversmith, Bespoke Jewellery Designer
8 Bank StThe Passage Port Fairy
39 Bank Stpash + evolve
47 Sackville StMason & Francis
39A Sackville StRailway Place is home to the weekend markets. Most Saturday mornings there is a local community market or farmers market held at Railway place from 8am-12noon. We strongly recommend you get to the market early and try some locally baked sour dough bread from our friend Pete & Kim (The Bakehouse) they sell out fast!
Railway Place
Railway Place is home to the weekend markets. Most Saturday mornings there is a local community market or farmers market held at Railway place from 8am-12noon. We strongly recommend you get to the market early and try some locally baked sour dough bread from our friend Pete & Kim (The Bakehouse) they sell out fast!