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34 comments

1. 34 Teresa
   Aug 3rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm

   I grew up here.I wondered why everyone came to port Fairy.I did not realise until I moved away.That I had the most beautiful town in Victoria right at my finger tips.My three kids just love returning to Port Fairy for Holidays.

2. 33 David Gibson
   Jul 29th, 2008 at 1:33 pm

   Historic, peacefull, friendly and unspoiled. We will keep coming back.

3. 32 Louden
   Jul 16th, 2008 at 5:38 pm

   Port Fairy is a wonderful, peacful escape. You cannot believe the wonderful beaches, views, food, and walking environments. Even though we usually visit during winter - we still find PLEANTY about Port Fairy to Love.

4. 31 Jessica
   Jul 14th, 2008 at 11:40 am

   Even in the colder weather Port Fairy was beautiful: could watch the ocean waves for hours! Really friendly town with nice places to eat as well! Well worth the drive.

5. 30 megan
   Jul 13th, 2008 at 11:19 am

   Port Fairy is great any time of the year, but especially when the folkie is on! Never miss it!

6. 29 Sharon Blackie
   Jul 7th, 2008 at 12:03 am

   Port Fairy has everything a great tourist destination needs: beautiful scenery, charming historical buildings, walking trails, pristine beaches, gourmet food, a good variety of quality accomodation, festivals and many nearby interesting places. The Moyne River has to be the most picturesque riverport in Australia!

7. 28 Bronwyn
   Jun 29th, 2008 at 9:38 am

   Early morning walks on the beach. Friendly townsfolk. Lots of things to do and see. My sort of holiday!!!

8. 27 Kevin
   Jun 27th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

   Port Fairy has it all. Magnificent old buildings, interesting shops, Victoria’s best beaches, superb restaurants and great local pubs - on our last visit we had a terrific night at the Star of the West, one of the best country pubs I’ve been to. Port is our favourite get away!

9. 26 Tom
   Jun 27th, 2008 at 10:31 am

   Perfect combination of river, sea, food and rest.

10. 25 Brian
    Jun 16th, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    Ha an historic character of a long gone era. the stone cottages, old pubs, The Moyne River. Makes you feel like that you have gone back 100 years. \unspoilt by todays world

11. 24 dian silver
    Jun 16th, 2008 at 4:42 pm

    Port Fairy has B&B’s and eateries with open fireplaces and choices from cafe food to formal dining. The winter festival includes interesting things to do once a month, then there are the other festivals and market days in the warmer months. All places are within a short walking distance.

12. 23 David
    Jun 16th, 2008 at 11:39 am

    Cold or hot,weather, Port Fairy caters for both! Here is a chance to experience the maritime history and explore the southern shores which surround this town.

13. 22 Michelle Mair
    Jun 14th, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    Really love the Monyana Festival in January. Great street parade that involves the whole community.

14. 21 Carmel
    Jun 13th, 2008 at 9:33 pm

    Visitors can really appreciate the historical significance of this heritage town which has so much to offer the tourist. The undisturbed coastline scenery is breathtaking and this part of Victoria is an easy drive from Melbourne. Eating venues are a bonus too!

15. 20 joanne
    Jun 5th, 2008 at 1:48 pm

    Full of history, beautiful old buildings, not overtaken with development. Still has the old world charm, making this one of my favorite towns to visit. Fishing is great too.

16. 19 Diane Jackson
    Jun 4th, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    We discovered Port Fairy by being a regular participant of The Best Folk Festival In The Whole World. Now we go there at other times as well - just to enjoy it’s natural untouched beauty, pretty marina, interesting shops, cosy cafes/restaurants. We particularly enjoy the ‘close up’ experiences of the local wildlife. We’ve seen wallabies waiting at street intersections, seals relaxing on the river bank and numerous varieties of birds (and even the odd stingray and snake) that seem exceptionally comfortable with us humans being part of their lives. Have yet to see a whale - but maybe next time!

17. 18 Simon
    May 30th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

    One of the few Victorian beach towns that still actually feels untouched!
    The most beautiful beaches, gorgeous river, amazing restaurants and fanstastic accomodtion. Anchorage Big 4 Holiday Park is a holiday destination in itself, with the kids able to amuse themselves from dusk til dawn.
    As they say; “and on the 7th day, He created Port Fairy”.

18. 17 carolyn coate
    May 30th, 2008 at 12:03 pm

    Port Fairy has the best beaches in southern australia - and I have seen most of them. We holiday there frequently, as we live only 95 kms away.
    Although the water temperature is not always accomodating, the actual safety of the beaches is first class, especially when you have children. And there is nothing better than to walk those beaches in the middle of winter, with the southern ocean pounding away right next to you.
    Accomodation is first class, and the locals are always friendly.
    Port Fairy is great, no matter when you visit.

19. 16 Rebecca Holt
    May 29th, 2008 at 1:03 pm

    BIG4 Port Fairy
    A Holiday Park in Port Fairy that is filled with fun things to do for everyone. It’s a great family friendly park with mini golf, an indoor heated pool, giant jumping pillow, games and movie room, playground, tennis and basketball court and kids club. With wonderful staff and in a great location, what more could you want !

20. 15 John Hidersmith
    May 29th, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    A great spot for families with fabulous beaches.
    A great spot for couples with wonderful art galleries, top shopping & specialised eating.

21. 14 Andrew
    May 28th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    A lovely stop on the drive to Melbourne. A really nice town to wander around in and some beautiful coastlines and beaches to whet the appetite!

22. 13 Robert Berry
    May 28th, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    The river port is just gorgeous - it has a real English flavour -there is nothing else like it in Victoria.

23. 12 Mandy
    May 28th, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    What about the Golf
    Port Fairy Golf Club is a magnificent course that also doubles as one of the great coastal walks in Victoria and is just a few kilometres form one of the states most desirable seaside retreats, Port Fairy. Set in towering linksland overlooking the Southern Ocean it enjoys cult status among true golf nuts for its formidable challenge but it’s difficult to get too upset about bad shots in such an awesome location.

24. 11 James
    May 28th, 2008 at 9:57 am

    Port Fairy offers all the experiences you could expect from a large city but in the confines of a quaint town of less than 3000 people. The town boasts great restaurants, a choice of old style pubs, a theatre, Day Spa, caravan and camping facilities, surf and still water entertainment including heated in ground pool, easy flat walking, kids playgrounds, sports facilities, wharf or ocean fishing, glider rides in summer, the smell of open fires in winter, Norfolk pines, whale watching, kite flying, mutton birds…… this list goes on…..Port Fairy is the best!

25. 10 Ev
    May 27th, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    Most favourite place, huge skies, fabulous ocean views and a sense of space as well as a vibrant community.

26. 9 fiona
    May 27th, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Great restaurants, fantastic day spa, walking distance to everything, great park for kids, not sure a restful holiday needs much more! No airports, no waiting for connecting flights, just a lovely restful drive through some of victoria’s most beautiful countryside. Port Fairy is the one!!!

27. 8 lesley harry
    May 27th, 2008 at 2:01 pm

    Relax step back in time and enjoy the Village Atmosphere and the natural
    birdlife.

28. 7 Chris
    May 27th, 2008 at 9:21 am

    Lots of great surf breaks…..with no crowds

29. 6 Wyn Vogel
    May 26th, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    Port Fairy has a unique natural environment - changes by the seasons, wild and woolly in the winter, warm sand, balmy breezes and azure blue water in the summer. Lots of spots to chill out and eat, great culture - a resident art community, great shopping and friendly people. A great spot to relax and yet still feel part of the buz.

30. 5 Carolyn Crawley
    May 26th, 2008 at 5:29 pm

    East Beach Port Fairy is one of the best beaches in the world as far as I’m concerned and I’ve seen a few. The water is cold but pristine and the waves are great for surfing, boogie boards or body surfing. It’s never so crowded that you can’t find some space. In winter there are lots of amazing walks such as Griffith Island or just along the beach. Then afterwards you can warm up with a great coffee at one of the cafe’s in the town. It is also home to a couple of great restaurants.

31. 4 Ange Kenos
    May 18th, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    So beautiful. So peaceful. So lovely

32. 3 Greg
    May 15th, 2008 at 1:39 pm

    History, scenery, restaurants, friendly atmosphere - Port Fairy has it all

33. 2 Birgitta March
    May 9th, 2008 at 1:53 pm

    A nice quaint place to relax. Kids loved the bushwalks in Tower Hill (20 min drive), the rugged beaches, the Maritime Museum in nearby Warrnambool, the old fashioned lolly shop down the street. We loved Watson’s Cottage (our little house for the week), the slow pace of this old whaling town. A must!

34. 1 Maureen
    May 4th, 2008 at 11:59 am

    My husband and I have spent a couple of short breaks in this pretty little town and each time have very much enjoyed the experience.

    The heritage buildings speak of its interesting history as a whaling port many years ago and it has a quiet relaxed feel about it.

    Lovely olde world accommodation and the last time we spent five nights at The Merrijig Inn - one of the oldest pubs in Victoria, which had a delightful restaurant with stunning food.

    We will be back.