Port Fairy Scenic Walk
Port Fairy Scenic Walk
Port Fairy has ideal walking trails along the riverside, the bay and the oceans while taking in vistas of the land and sea.
Summary
Port Fairy has ideal walking trails along the riverside, the bay and the oceans while taking in vistas of the land and sea.
Description
Commencing at your accommodation on Gipps Street this walk takes you to Charlies for breakfast and then to Griffiths Island via Port Fairy Bay and the river Moyne.
From the Island the walk takes you back into the town for lunch and shopping in Sackville Street before afternoon drinks at the Oak and Anchor Hotel where you could book in for dinner.
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Points of Interest
2. Battery Hill
Battery Hill is worthy of exploration. A variety of cannons were positioned in Port Fairy to protect the town from invasion in the 19th century. Great views from the top of the hill.
3. Port of Port Fairy
Located on the Moyne River the old wharf and port are worthy of exploration, with a historic lifeboat, whaleboat, and buildings.
4. Boardwalk along the River Moyne
The river is home to a number of birds, boats and fishing vessels. Off the Boat crayfish are available in season. Home to The Wharf restaurant where you might like to make a booking for lunch/dinner.
5. King George Square
Check out the The Casino Memorial found in King George Square.
6. Martin's Point
The monument commemorates the fisherman of Port Fairy who have died at sea. Eighteen names are on the monument which was constructed as a community project.
7. Entrance to Griffiths Island
A natural oasis Griffiths Island supports a number of native animals including a small mob of swamp wallabies. One of Australia’s most accessible breeding colonies of short tailed shearwaters.
8. Shearwater viewing platform
Each year the breeding birds return to the nesting grounds from Aleutian Islands near Alaska within three days of the 22nd of September and migrate mid April.
9. Port Fairy Lighthouse
The Griffiths Island Lighthouse and a Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage were built was built in 1859 by Scottish stonemasons out of bluestone. The lighthouse is still fully operational.
10. Island walk
The Island is a dune habitat comprising of 37 hectares of remnant coastal scrub and grassland. The Island was named Griffiths after John Griffiths, who established Port Fairy’s whaling industry.
11. The Passage Port Fairy
A popular surfing spot for expert surfers with great views of the Southern Ocean and Lady Julia Percy Island, known as Deen Maar or Dhinmar in the Gunditjmara language. 8.1 kilometres off the coast.
12. Southern Ocean
Walk along South Beach Port Fairy , a 500 m long, south facing beach with delightful rock pools and vistas beyond the reef.
13. Russell Clark Reserve, Port Fairy
Winding tracks surround a lake full of beautiful wildlife which takes you back into the town.
14. Cottages of Historic Port Fairy
Early stone and timber cottages of Port Fairy
15. Mills Cottage National Trust
Open from 2pm to 4pm on the first and third Saturday of the month and every Saturday during school holidays. Entry Fees: National Trust members: FREE Standard Entry: $5 Regular exhibitions
16. Sackville Street Port Fairy
Cafes and shopping precinct
17. The Oak and Anchor Hotel
Heritage listed venue circa 1857 Bar Opening Hours Open Daily from 12pm – 6pm Restaurant Opening Hours Tues, Wed, Thurs Fri from 5:30 pm
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Drinking water available
Seating available
Historical interest
Local treasures
Nature trail
Lake, creek, river
Park / Garden
