I AM BOATS BOBBING GENTLY ON THE RIVER ON A HARBOUR SIDE PADDLE

I AM THE WIND IN MY HAIR AND THE SAND ON MY FEET

I AM A THRIVING FISHING VILLAGE RIPPLING WITH OLD WORLD CHARM

SUMMER EVENTS

Music in the Vines Festival

144 Mount Eccles Road, Macarthur, VIC 3286

Macarthur's Music in the Vines Festival is set to kick off at 11:00am on February 29.

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The Settlement - Music in the Vines Festival

Active Adventure

Make foot prints in the sand, exploring a shipwrecked coast. Walk back to the 1800's, finding old bluestone buildings. Jump in the saddle and ride over the rich volcanic pastures that produce delicious wines, cheeses and vegetables. Discover your own path in Port Fairy.

Places to Explore

There are so many towns and villages to explore...plan time to look around soaking up the rich history and natural beauty.

Outdoor Activites

Slow down! You're on holiday. Park the car, hide the keys and explore the great outdoors with the wind in your hair and sun on your back.

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Family Fun

At Port Fairy, kids of all ages are spoiled for choice with patrolled beaches, skate park, giant slide, Australian native animals and parks to explore. The only question is will the kids have enough energy to do it all.

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Eat & Drink

Visit Port Fairy with forks drawn. Local chefs have the pick of the crop with productive waters and fertile volcanic soil marring together to create a delicious seasonal selection. Port Fairy is full of fabulous restaurants serving freshly ground coffee for breakfast through to ‘catch of the day' creations for dinner.

Spas & Wellness

Port Fairy is home to dedicated and renowned for spas and wellness offering the full range of health and beauty services. In many instances, accommodation operators are happy to arrange on-site massages and health services. The convenience simply adds to your relaxation!

Festivals and Events

Tap your toes, feast your eyes and fill your stomach. Port Fairy has a year-round calendar, packed full of interactive events. Port Fairy Folk Festival is the year's busiest with 40,000 people helping to transform the village into one big party. Image - Ferne Millen

Artisan Enclave

What is it about Port Fairy that artists find so inspiring? Is it the constantly changing colours of the sea, the changing seasons or the many beautiful corners of town? Discover local artistic treasures and inspiration behind the work.

I AM PORT FAIRY

Discover the secrets of Port Fairy, hear from the locals on the top things to see and do and what makes this region unique.

Budj Bim National Park

BUDJ BIM NATIONAL PARK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO VISITORS

Parks Victoria would like to remind visitors that Budj Bim National Park will remain closed, due to a bushfire that is now contained which has impacted the majority of the park.

Budj Bim (formerly known as Mt Eccles) National Park is located 10km west of Macarthur and 50km North of Port Fairy.

Visitor facilities, walking tracks and roads are unsafe for visitors and remain closed.

Use multiple sources to stay informed:

parks.vic.gov.au

emergency.vic.gov.au

VicEmergency Hotline - freecall 1800 226 226.

VicEmergency app.

Facebook or Twitter (#vicfires).

Traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au

Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV.

PORT FAIRY & REGION VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

PORT FAIRY & REGION VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

ASK A LOCAL

Port Fairy's official and fully accredited tourism information centre is operated by friendly staff & Volunteers for the benefit of tourists. Providing tips and assistance so you get the most out of your stay, centrally located. Free Wi-Fi is available and it’s a great place to pick up local merchandise or souvenirs for friends and family.

BIKE HIRE

Looking to experience historic Port Fairy on two wheels?

Hire bikes are available from the Visitor Centre for 4 hours or all day. Helmets, bike baskets, bike locks and bike trail maps are all provided before you set out for your ride.

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GUIDED HISTORIC TOWN WALK

Join our expert guide on a leisurely Port Fairy Guided Historic Walk through the wide, tree-lined streets and beautifully preserved streetscapes of Port Fairy. The tour will explore the town’s rich history, uncovering fascinating little-known stories about the characters and events that shaped Port Fairy’s early development. Departing the VIC 11am Saturdays, weather dependent.

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The Great Ocean Road is the place to find fresh seafood, whether it's straight from the fish market to the barbecue, or in a dish cooked up by some of the best chef's in Australia.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

PORT FAIRY FAMILY ADVENTURE

We are no stranger to a small county town. Having lived in one and visited many on road trips across this great state, we’d be happy to say we are avid country town appreciators. So it is no surprise that Port Fairy, has been on our list of small towns to visit for a long time.

EVENTS

GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT

The Port Fairy Jazz Festival is attempting to break the current record for the “Largest Charleston Dance

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