Town Attractions

Swim at one of the sheltered beaches or surf at one of the popular breaks, watch the sailboards and keel boat racing on the weekends or just soak up the sun.

Watch the swans, pelicans and shearwaters feeding on the river and the mud flats at low tide.

Take a walk to Griffiths Island, home to many small swamp wallabies and a large colony of short tailed shearwaters or mutton birds. The mutton birds arrive in September after an amazing 15000km migratory flight from the Aleutian Islands near Alaska. Watch as mutton birds fly into nest every night at dusk.

Also on Griffith Island take a walk to the Lighthouse which still operates on wind and solar power and see the remains of the Light keepers cottage and gardens still in bloom.

Look through the displays of old costumes, shipping relics and photographs of early Port Fairy at the Historic Society Museum. Open Wednesday, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00pm

Golfing:
The Port Fairy Golf club is currently ranked 41st in the January 2010, 50 top courses of Australia by prestigious magazine "Golf Australia" this green is typical of the great scottish courses. With normal green fees at $35.00 for 18 holes, Juniors $15.00, 9 holes $20.00. and full membership at $445.00 this green has the reputation of "the best value golf in the world".
Multi round vouchers available. Bookings phone 55682 866. Prices as at January 2010Drive 12kms west from Port Fairy to the Crags, a rugged stretch of coastline and enjoy the panoramic views of jagged limestone cliffs which protect small bays rich in wildlife including the Silver Gull breeding site. Looking out to sea enjoy views of Lady Julia Percy Island.

Pampering:
Located on Bank Street along side our complex is the Port Fairy Day Spa, where the friendly staff invite you to indulge your senses by experiencing one of the many packages they have available on offer. Bookings phone 5568 1161
Customising every treatment to every client is an integral part of their holistic approach to beauty, health and wellness. The experienced staff, perfect location and exceptional facilities ensure your time at the day spa will be of total indulgence and bliss. This five star day spa features an indoor heated saltwater pool with hydrotherapy massage jets, custom-made thermal capsule, flotation tank, dual Geisha tubs, pedispa, large gift shop, hair salon, five wet/dry rooms – including a dual room.

Take a 20 minute drive west of Port Fairy to Yambuk Lakes and enjoy some fishing or bird watching. Drive over the bridge to Codrington Wind Farm and be greeted by the huge windmills (turbines) installed to take full advantage of the winds that have helped form the spectacular Port Fairy coast. Guided tours start from $90 for 1-6 persons, book through the Port Fairy visitor Information centre.

While still in Yambuk visit "Shaw River Buffalo Cheese", a farmhouse cheese factory where unique regional cheeses and yoghurts are made from the milk of Australia's only milking water buffalo herd.

On the highway to Warrnambool is the Tower Hill State Reserve which sits inside an extinct volcano and so becomes a crater bound ecosystem for wildlife and waterbirds. There are over 200 kangaroos and koalas as well as Emus, echidnas, wallabies and waterbirds that live in this reserve. Boardwalks, nesting boxes and a bird hide have been constructed to assist bird watchers. Tower Hills Natural History centre reveals the evolution of Tower Hill and is operated by Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Co-operative.