Griffiths Island Lighthouse, Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Take the long way around.

Port Fairy unfolds slowly — heritage streets, coastal walks, good food and the rhythm of the sea, all just beyond the front door.

Your Stay

Go slowly.
See more.

Port Fairy is the kind of place that rewards wandering. Heritage streets, bluestone cottages, the Moyne River, coastal walks and long stretches of beach are all within easy reach of Oak & Anchor.

Spend the morning exploring Griffiths Island, linger over lunch, browse the local shops and galleries, then make your way back through town at your own pace.

There is no need to rush here. Port Fairy is at its best when you leave a little room in the day for whatever you happen to discover along the way.

Moyne River, Port Fairy
Moyne River, Port Fairy

By the Water

Coast, river and island.

Follow the Moyne River toward the harbour, walk out to Griffiths Island and its lighthouse, or simply find a quiet stretch of beach and let the afternoon unfold.

The coastline is part of everyday life in Port Fairy, and one of the great pleasures of staying here is how naturally the town and the water sit alongside one another.

Port Fairy coastline, river and island
Port Fairy Golf Links

A Round by the Sea

Links golf,
Port Fairy style.

Port Fairy Golf Links winds through the coastal dunes with sweeping views towards the Southern Ocean. A spectacular setting for a morning round — and another reason to stay a little longer.

Discover Port Fairy Golf Links

Culture & Country

An ancient landscape.
A living culture.

Just beyond Port Fairy lies the remarkable Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed place of extraordinary cultural significance.

Older than the Egyptian pyramids, its ancient aquaculture systems reveal the ingenuity, knowledge and enduring connection to Country of the Gunditjmara people.

A visit offers an opportunity to discover one of the world's oldest aquaculture systems and experience a landscape where thousands of years of culture and history remain very much alive.

Discover Budj Bim Cultural Landscape
Budj Bim Cultural Landscape

Explore the Region

Plan your trip along
the Great Ocean Road.

From dramatic coastal scenery and iconic landmarks to charming seaside towns, the Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most memorable journeys.

Whether you're travelling from Melbourne or continuing your journey along Victoria's spectacular coastline, Port Fairy is a wonderful place to slow down, explore and stay a little longer.

Aerial view of the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria

Our Port Fairy

Eat well.
Wander often.

Some of our favourite places to eat, drink, shop and explore — all just a short stroll from Oak & Anchor.

Port Fairy town and streetscape

Stay in the Heart of It

Make Oak & Anchor
your Port Fairy base.

Stay in the heart of Port Fairy and make Oak & Anchor your base for slow mornings, coastal walks and unhurried evenings in town.

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