How to live like a local in Port Fairy
Eating at home
Grab some great heat-at-home meals from here if you don't want to cook. We've been customers of Rebecca's since she opened over 25 years ago.
20 locals recommend
rebecca's icecream
72 Sackville StGrab some great heat-at-home meals from here if you don't want to cook. We've been customers of Rebecca's since she opened over 25 years ago.
East Beach Fish and Chips
146 Griffiths StTrust us - this is yummy! Phone ahead with your order.
Port kebabs and Burgers
Fresh, fast and filling!
Port Fairy Coffee Roasters
Check out the side shop - full of heat and eat at home options
Sightseeing
A 10-15 minute drive to Tower Hill. Take a walk through this amazing maar (a broad, low-relief volcanic crater caused by a phreatomagmatic eruption), then head into town for a coffee, or a meal at Izzy's. If you love a wander, check out the Botanic Gardens in Koroit, and have a walk around the streets to see some gorgeous homes and gardens.
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Koroit
A 10-15 minute drive to Tower Hill. Take a walk through this amazing maar (a broad, low-relief volcanic crater caused by a phreatomagmatic eruption), then head into town for a coffee, or a meal at Izzy's. If you love a wander, check out the Botanic Gardens in Koroit, and have a walk around the streets to see some gorgeous homes and gardens.
Where the ocean meets the Moyne. Watch the brave (bonkers) surfers after work navigating the rocks for the perfect wave.
The Passage
Ocean DriveWhere the ocean meets the Moyne. Watch the brave (bonkers) surfers after work navigating the rocks for the perfect wave.
Whether you head out at sunset during shearwater season (https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Environment/Griffiths-Island-Port-Fairy), or do a circuit to burn off last night's dinner, you MUST pop out over the causeway to Griffiths Island.
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Griffiths Island
Griffith IslandWhether you head out at sunset during shearwater season (https://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/Our-Community/Environment/Griffiths-Island-Port-Fairy), or do a circuit to burn off last night's dinner, you MUST pop out over the causeway to Griffiths Island.
The loveliest little cove - pop in for a swim any time of the year!
This cute, sheltered, shallow water beach is perfect for catching sunset photos.
Pea Soup Beach
The loveliest little cove - pop in for a swim any time of the year!
This cute, sheltered, shallow water beach is perfect for catching sunset photos.
Full of local, indigenous sightseeing, and you must try the eel tasting plate.
Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre
Full of local, indigenous sightseeing, and you must try the eel tasting plate.
Food scene
Book ahead to eat in.
They also do takeaway - you can ring and order. We have a menu in the house.
51 locals recommend
Coffin Sally
33 Sackville StBook ahead to eat in.
They also do takeaway - you can ring and order. We have a menu in the house.
Bank St + Co
28 Bank StLovely breakfast/brunch/lunch.
Take a walk along the East Beach then head to Charlies for breakfast, lunch or a coffee.
Inside and balcony dining.
12 locals recommend
Charlies On East
4 Hughes AveTake a walk along the East Beach then head to Charlies for breakfast, lunch or a coffee.
Inside and balcony dining.
Yummy casual dining, and also great takeaway. Close to home!
14 locals recommend
Lemongrass Thai Port Fairy
55 Bank StYummy casual dining, and also great takeaway. Close to home!
Port Fairy Coffee Roasters
59a Bank StreetGrab your morning take away here!
Book ahead for lunch, or turn up at the cellar door. They're doing a nice pink Prosecco at the moment.
10 locals recommend
Basalt Vineyard
1131 Princes HwyBook ahead for lunch, or turn up at the cellar door. They're doing a nice pink Prosecco at the moment.
Support this excellent local business. Great local brews, coffee and food.
10 locals recommend
Noodledoof Brewing and Distilling co
128 Commercial RoadSupport this excellent local business. Great local brews, coffee and food.
Fabulous locally sourced food. Book ahead to avoid disappointment!
In summer the fantastic Garden Bar is open on weekends 3 - 6pm.
16 locals recommend
Merrijig Inn
1 Campbell StFabulous locally sourced food. Book ahead to avoid disappointment!
In summer the fantastic Garden Bar is open on weekends 3 - 6pm.
Mindfullness
Fancy some pampering? Book ahead then stroll home and relaaaaaaaaax.
10 locals recommend
Port Fairy Day Spa
56 Bank StFancy some pampering? Book ahead then stroll home and relaaaaaaaaax.
Whether you're up for an easy stroll to the highway and back, or a serious bike ride or walk to Koroit or Warrnambool, you have to check out the rail trail. Start on Regent St opposite the old railway shed.
8 locals recommend
Port Fairy to Warnambool Rail Trail - Start
4 Regent StWhether you're up for an easy stroll to the highway and back, or a serious bike ride or walk to Koroit or Warrnambool, you have to check out the rail trail. Start on Regent St opposite the old railway shed.
Deep Blue Hotel & Hot Springs
Worm Bay RoadFull on luxury
Nothing like a great bookstore with an art gallery for whiling away the day. This place is more than awesome. See if there’s an event on and book ahead: https://www.blarneybooks.com.au/
7 locals recommend
Blarney Books and Art
37 James StNothing like a great bookstore with an art gallery for whiling away the day. This place is more than awesome. See if there’s an event on and book ahead: https://www.blarneybooks.com.au/
City advice
Book before you go
Check out the 'I Am Port Fairy' website
Search for I Am Port Fairy to find information to assist with: Explore, Eat & Drink, Attractions, Tours and What’s On