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I AM Port Fairy

Official page for the Port Fairy Region. Sharing photos, stories and local secrets. Come and have a chat to our friendly staff and volunteers.

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, the centre is centrally located within the Railway Place precinct in the centre of town. They’re a wealth of local knowledge and will give you the insights you need to get the most out of yo

ur visit. Whether it’s help with a last-minute accommodation or tips about cool new restaurants and cafes, you’ll soon discover why they won a 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. A visit to Port Fairy is not complete without a momento – the Visitor Information Centre Gift Shop specialises in quality gifts and souvenirs including Caps, Tea Towels, coffee cups, water bottles, pens, postcards, local publications and locally made products and produce, just to name a few. Free Wi-Fi and ample free parking, with designated free space available to park caravans, camper trailers, coaches and RVs.

07/06/2026

Step into a little world of winter magic at our Fairy Craft Day! 🧚‍♀️🍄

Join us at Fiddler’s Green tomorrow for a free morning of fairy-themed crafts as part of the Fairy Equinox Fairy House Trail and Winter Weekends program.

Bring your imagination and enjoy a relaxed community morning filled with colour, creativity and a touch of fairy sparkle. 🪄

Craft creations collected on the day will also be displayed throughout the Fairy House Trail in September, so come along and be part of the magic! 🧚

📍Fiddlers Green, Port Fairy
🕘10am to 12pm, Monday 8 June 2026

Suitable for children of any age. 🧚‍♂️

05/06/2026

Join the Rotary Club this Sunday for a guided tour of the Griffiths Island Lighthouse - still shining bright, now powered by solar.

📆 Sunday 7 June
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍Griffiths Island, Port Fairy

$10 per Family
$5 per Adult
$1 per Child

04/06/2026

What’s On in Port Fairy & Surrounds | 5 to 11 June ✨

The King’s Birthday Long Weekend is here and so is the Winter Weekends Festival 🔥

From live music and creative workshops to delicious food, cosy experiences and events for all ages, plus the much-loved Dachshund Dash🐾 Port Fairy and surrounds are bursting with things to see, do and enjoy.

Rug up, wander our beautiful streets, explore the region and dive into a weekend full of local flavour, connection and winter magic by the sea 🌊💛

👉 Plan your weekend: https://mailchi.mp/moyne/whats-on-in-port-fairy-region-21066491

03/06/2026

Wednesday Way Back ⏳ Woolsthorpe’s Historic Local

Imagine pulling up by horse and cart for a drink… this was the place to be🍻

Built around 1866 as the Woolsthorpe National Hotel, it quickly became the heart of the community, hosting meetings, gatherings, and even helping organise local race days in the 1870s.

Early licensee Mrs E. Beggs welcomed locals and travellers alike, at a time when a country hotel was far more than a place for a drink, it was where news was shared, friendships were formed, and the district came together.

Today, as Woolsthorpe Union Station Hotel, it still carries that same spirit, proof that some places never lose their sense of connection ❤️

📸 Collins, John T., 1907-2001, photographer - Sourced State Library of Victoria

02/06/2026

Gather the girls, your perfect winter day out!

Join the Port Fairy Day Out: Shop for a Cause and explore 30+ local boutiques, great food and coastal charm, all in one relaxed, social day.

🚌 22 July | Departing from Geelong → Colac → Camperdown → Port Fairy

✔ Return transport
✔ Gift bag + local treats
✔ Supporting Western District Food Share

Your ticket supports our Local Food Bank ❤️

👉 Book now, spots are filling up fast
https://book.bookeasy.com/port-fairy-visitor-information-centre-events/events/138476/

Shop at:
Port Fairy Coffee Roasters
Port Fairy Day Spa, fashion and swimwear
Longboat Studio
Blarney Books and Art
Cat Street Clothing Store
Glyph Gallery, local art
Conlans Wine Store, giftware
The Passage, men’s fashion
The Post Office, giftware
Audley and Hall, chocolate and gifts
Daktari Surf & Dive
Macchia Jewellery
Decked Out on Bank, women’s fashion
Periwinkle Antiques
Salt Interiors, homewares and gifts
64 Sackville, sports, toys and gifts
Port Fairy Textiles, premium yarns and fabrics
Harrip & Co, women’s fashion
Astoria General Store
The Paper Store, boutique stationary and gifts
Lagom, Swedish Inspired Homewares
Francis Foundation Op Shop
Unearthed, florist and gifts
Ironbird Books
Salt Hair
Pelican’s Store, chocolate and gifts
Lifeline Op Shop
Romaine’s, women’s fashion and shoes
Pharmacy NEO Port Fairy, giftware and beauty
Mason & Francis, women’s fashion
Pash + Evolve Boutique, women’s fashion
Reflections, women’s fashion
Brookes Home Hardware, homewares & gifts
Golden Store, women’s fashion
Luone Silversmith, Bespoke Jewellery Designer
Visitor Information Centre, local gifts

and more!

01/06/2026

There’s something about Port Fairy…

The kind of place that stays with you long after you’ve left.

It’s the friendly faces, the quiet moments, the feeling that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

For us, it’s home. For so many of you, it’s a place you’ve loved, returned to, or will never forget.

If Port Fairy has ever meant something to you, this is your moment to stand behind it.

✅ Vote for Port Fairy: https://tinyurl.com/Vote-For-Port-Fairy

Because places like this deserve to be celebrated. 💙

31/05/2026

WINTER MUSIC IS CALLING 🎶❄️
Looking for a cosy night of live music this June? Peterborough’s Winter Music Festival is bringing an incredible lineup of local talent to the coast, and it’s just a short trip from Port Fairy.

Headlining the night are Van Walker & The Ferriters, fresh from international stages and well‑loved by Port Fairy Folk Festival audiences. They’re joined by a stellar mix of homegrown acts including:
• Twenty2Four – the rising young band who wowed Crayfest
• The Morris Street Project – blues‑tinged rock’n’roll and good‑time energy
• Roz Girvan – acclaimed Melbourne songwriter with deep roots in the folk scene
• The Andrei O’Connor Band – returning to the stage with original tunes and local favourites

📅 Saturday 6 June
🕕 From 6pm
📍 Peterborough Town Hall
🍽️ Food available on the night
🍻 Cash bar

A perfect winter’s evening of music, community and coastal charm.

Tickets available here ⤵️
https://events.humanitix.com/peterborough-s-winter-music-fest

28/05/2026

Vote For Port Fairy!

Port Fairy isn’t just a place you visit; it stays with you long after you’ve left.

It’s the stories in every street, the ocean at your doorstep, the moments that turn into lasting memories.

Now, we have the chance to be recognised as Victoria’s Top Tourism Small Town for 2026 🏆

And we need you.

If Port Fairy has ever meant something to you, whether it’s home, a holiday, or a memory you’ll never forget, this is your moment to stand behind it.

✅ Vote now: https://tinyurl.com/Vote-For-Port-Fairy

Select your favourite town from each category & submit!

Let’s show the country what Port Fairy really is 💙

28/05/2026

From Filipino street food and karaoke nights to live music, art exhibitions, trivia and guided tours, there’s something for everyone across Port Fairy and surrounds this week. Celebrate Reconciliation Week, browse local markets, or test your knowledge at trivia, there’s plenty of ways to connect and explore.

Whether you're a local or visiting, it’s the perfect time to get out, support local and soak up the region.

Check out what’s on and start planning your week 👇

https://mailchi.mp/moyne/whats-on-in-port-fairy-region-2106647

27/05/2026

Wednesday Way Back ⏳

Overlooking the Southern Ocean, Battery Hill is one of Port Fairy’s most recognisable landmarks and a reminder of the town’s coastal history.

Named for the artillery batteries established in the late 1800s, the site reflects a period when communities prepared for potential threats as maritime trade grew in importance. Its elevated position provided clear views across the coastline and harbour approaches.

While there is little evidence the batteries were ever used in active defence, they represent an era of precautionary coastal planning rather than conflict.

Today, Battery Hill is a scenic lookout and community space, offering sweeping ocean views and a peaceful place to pause, far removed from its original intent.

📍 Do you have a favourite memory or photo from Battery Hill? Share it below 👇

📸 Port Fairy Museum and Archives (Victorian Collections)

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Bank Street
Port Fairy, VIC
3284

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.portfairyaustralia.com.au/

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