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| The waters around Port Fairy abound with many varities of fish, such as whiting, snapper, bream, salmon and brown trout. Ocean fishing trips and bay cruises opearate from the wharf. Remember you need a fishing licence. |
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| | Mulloka Cruises | Kids U/17 free. Adults $10 |
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The Wharf Gipps Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: Phone to arrange cruise. Join Jane and crew for a fun, informative and scenic 30 minute bay cruise. Kids U/17 free. Adults $10 |
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At the Wharf Gipps Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: 7 days weather permitting
30 minute cruise scenic and informative. Fishing trips rods, reels and bait supplied. |
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Golf/Bowls |
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Woodbine Road Port Fairy VIC
Consistently ranked amongst the best 25 public access courses in Australia. Green fee players most welcome.
Pro Shop open 8am to 5.30pm |
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Art/Craft/Markets |
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19 Sackville Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm and by request
Large contemporary art gallery specializing in works by leading Australian printmakers. Also painting, sculpture, glass, ceramics, jewellery and textiles by established and emerging local and national artists. |
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Old School, Downs Road Codrington VIC
Open: Usually open but advisable to ring
Expose yourself to art and experience the passion that is the art of Kate Smith |
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39A Bank Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: 7 days
This colourful and contemporary gallery is home to 7 local artists. Glass, sculpture, painting, silk, jewellery and more. Call in and meet the artists. |
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| | Carwick’s House of Antiques |
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Corner Commercial Rd & High Street Koroit VIC
Open: 11am to 5pm Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.Daily Christmas-Jan
Authentic antique furniture, decorative wares, jewellery, collectables |
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3/22 Banks Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: Thursday to Sunday 10am to 5pm
Feel welcome to browse through our shop filled with antiques, vintage clothing and accessories, collectable china, porcelain, etc. |
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| | Wilma Preston Art Gallery |
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41 Regent Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: 7 days
Wilma is a realist artist whose works are displayed for sale or viewing at the sudio/gallery at the rear of 41 Regent Street. |
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26 Campbell Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: Wednesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm and by request
Individually crafted from designer fabrics-silks, wools, velvets and innovative man made cloth. A scarf for every occasion - from snug go anywhere scarves to glamerous evening wraps. |
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34 James Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: Thursday to Maonday 10.30am to 4pm or by appointment
Over 1000 dolls and toys from old to modern. Wheelchair access. |
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62 Regent Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: Most afternoons 1pm to 5pm
Visit the working studio where Robert and Freya create colourful hand blown glass, lampworked beads, cast glass sculptures and enambled plates. Glass bead making workshops |
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| | Sou’West Collectables & Music |
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1164 Princes Highway Killarney VIC
Open: 10am to 5pm 7 days
New and secondhand instruments. Sheet music and accessories. Collectables, old wares and antiques. |
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51 William Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: 1pm to 5pm most afternoons or by appointment
Well known local artist Kathryn Weatherly’s studio is a wonderful work and display space for her silk paintings and 2D work. Visitors welcome |
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21 Thistle Place Port Fairy VIC
Open: 9.30 to 5pm (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Minutes from the heart of town. Experience great art |
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Walks |
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| There are over 50 buildings of significance and the best way to appreciate this legacy is on foot. Walking guides are available at the Visitor Centre. |
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Handy Information |
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Railway Place, Bank Street Port Fairy VIC 3284
Thinking of Visiting Port Fairy?
Contact us for up to date information. |
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| | Other Festivals & Events Port Fairy & Districts include |
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January
Wooden Boat Festival.
The Great South West Pub Trail
February
Mortlake Buskers Festival.
Championship Sheep Dog Trials
Warrnambool Wunta Fiesta
Tarerer Festival
April
Koroit Irish Festival
May
Warrnambool Racing Carnival
June
Southern Right Whales Arrive
Warrnambool Fun for Kids Festival
November
Heritage Discovery Week
Port Fairy Show
The Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre will have current information on all festivals 1 month prior to each event |
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Labour Day Weekend
Approximately 40,000 people come to Port Fairy every March for this world famous independent music festival. The best musicians from around the globe perform at this 4 day festival of folk, country, blues, jazz, bluegrass, acoustic rock and world roots music. The festival transforms the town into a spirit of cultural celebration with the “Free Festival of the Streets” alongside the main concerts in the ticketed arena.
The festival has won 3 Australian Torism Awards in a row and the Hall of Fame Award. Demand for tickets and accommodation is huge (tickets sell out in 1 day) so contact the festival before October. |
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