this winter, take the journey & share the story

THE WHALE TRAIL is a must do winter road-trip for whale sightings along the Great Ocean Road, from Warrnambool through Port Fairy to Portland (or the reverse order if you’re coming from South Australia).

This section of coastline is known as the ‘whale corridor’, because in the winter months Whales from the Antarctic make the journey to warmer waters along this coast, in order to breed, birth and nurse their young.

The Whale Trail is a collection of locally made itineraries of what to do and see and what’s on along the way. Whether you’re a nature lover, an adventurer or a cosy up food and wine type there will be an itinerary to suit your style.

WHALE WATCHING DESTINATIONS

WARRNAMBOOL

A Whale Nursery, a waterfall, a maritime museum and village, an epic Sound & Light Show, race horses swimming in the bay, brunches, lunches, wining and dining, street art tours, geothermal pools and an epic school holiday program for kids!!

PORT FAIRY

An extinct volcano and national park, a picturesque wharf, a historic fortification, a lighthouse walk and old whaling station, a historical building tour, an arts trail, whale spotting and Winter Weekends!

PORTLAND

A whale viewing platform, three wind farms, raw craggy cliffs, a petrified forest discovery, a light station, a cable tram ride, a whale skeleton, an enchanted forest walk and a seals of the sea tour!

LOCALLY MADE WINTER ITINERARIES

29/05/2018 VILLAGE INSPIRATION

48 HOURS IN PORT FAIRY WITH OAT VAIYABOON aka HANGINGPIXELS

Follow Oat's 48 hours to discover Port Fairy's creative & photographic scene as he guides you to some of Port Fairy's stunning locations.

29/05/2018 VILLAGE INSPIRATION

48 HOURS IN PORT FAIRY WITH SCOTT GRAY

Follow Scott Gray's 48 Hour's in Port Fairy discovering scenic locations and fantastic fishing locations.

30/05/2018 VILLAGE INSPIRATION

48 HOURS IN PORT FAIRY WITH LOREN

Follow Loren's 48 hours to discover Port Fairy's rich mix of pristine natural environment and clever, creative locals.

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27/07/2017 EVENTS

WINTER WEEKENDS FESTIVAL PORT FAIRY

The Winter Weekends festival embraces the cooler months of June and July to exhibit the uplifting people of Port Fairy and its remarkable structures and landscapes. The program spans over four weekends, the third of which has a major focus on photography.

30/05/2018 VILLAGE INSPIRATION

48 HOURS IN PORT FAIRY WITH SEIF

Follow Seif's 48 hours as he guides you to some of Port Fairy's stunning locations

29/03/2018 FAMILY FRIENDLY

10 Family friendly things to do in and around Port Fairy

While the Port Fairy region is most definitely family friendly, it attracts travellers of all ages, and has a natural and laid-back vibe that’s entirely conducive to a family holiday

WINTER WHAT'S ON

Moyneyana Festival

The festival was first held in 1947 and has developed into a huge range of activities to entertain the many holiday makers who...

24 Dec 2016

27 Jan 2019

Tower Hill Bush Food and Wildlife Experience

Tower Hill Bush Walk and Wildlife Experience

Experience the unique environment, wildlife and indigenous culture as guests of Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Co-op at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve.

Port Fairy Community House Market

The Port Fairy Community Market runs at Railway Place on the second and fourth Saturday of each month and weekly during January.

Port Fairy Farmers' Market

The Port Fairy Farmers' Market offers fruit, vegetables, flowers and honey in season, native, exotic and succulent plants, preserves, wine, cheese, cakes, eggs,...

Port Fairy Winter Weekends Festival

Feel that? That super fresh air? That cosy, warming fireside? Those uplifting tunes? The inspiration of people making and doing beautiful things? The...

08 Jun 2018

22 Jul 2018