Housed in the old bluestone courthouse (complete with mannequins acting out a courtroom scene), this museum has shipping relics and old photos.
By appointment you can visit the nearby Mott's Cottage – one of the oldest buildings in town (c 1843).
Port Fairy History Centre
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village
13.3 MILES
The world-class Flagstaff Hill precinct is of equal interest for its shipwreck museum, heritage-listed lighthouses and garrison as for its reproduction of…
13.17 MILES
One of Australia's oldest art galleries (established 1886), WAG has a stellar collection of works by prominent Australian painters. Its most famous piece…
12.97 MILES
Set up in a former funeral home by local art collective the F Project, this contemporary gallery always has something interesting showing at its monthly…
Tower Hill Natural History Centre
8.09 MILES
Managed by the Worn Gundidj Aboriginal Cooperative, this centre runs daily bushwalks led by Indigenous guides that include boomerang throwing and bush…
21.12 MILES
On the outskirts of Warrnambool – 12km east, in the dairy township of Allansford – is the slightly tacky Cheese World. It's run by the Warrnambool Cheese …
5.86 MILES
Just outside Port Fairy is this family-run biodynamic winery that does free tastings in its tin shed, with a glass atrium so you can enjoy the views…
0.54 MILES
Where the Moyne River meets the ocean, Griffiths Island is home to a protected short-tailed shearwater (mutton-bird) colony; they descend on the town each…
0.18 MILES
Located across the bridge from Port Fairy's picturesque harbour, Battery Hill is worthy of exploration, with cannons and fortifications positioned here in…
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Back in the 1850s the town's port was one of the busiest in Australia, serving as the main departure point for ships heading to England laden with wool,…
0.17 MILES
One of Victoria's oldest buildings, Mott's Cottage (c 1843) is owned by the National Trust and is only open on specific dates; call ahead if you're keen…
0.18 MILES
Located across the bridge from Port Fairy's picturesque harbour, Battery Hill is worthy of exploration, with cannons and fortifications positioned here in…
0.2 MILES
Port Fairy's best gallery, set in a historic bank building, is run by the former curator of the Warrnambool Art Galley. The multi-room space exhibits…
0.48 MILES
More attractive than it sounds, Pea Soup is a lovely little sheltered beach that's popular with families.
0.54 MILES
Where the Moyne River meets the ocean, Griffiths Island is home to a protected short-tailed shearwater (mutton-bird) colony; they descend on the town each…
0.61 MILES
Safe for swimming, East Beach has a surf life-saving club and small waves to suit beginners.
5.86 MILES
Just outside Port Fairy is this family-run biodynamic winery that does free tastings in its tin shed, with a glass atrium so you can enjoy the views…