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Winter Specials in Port Fairy and surrounds It's great to have a break in Port Fairy at any time of the year, but in winter it's extra special with many of our accommodation and service providers offering... Click here for more...

Koroit Lions Club Present their 31st Annual Art Show For 31 years now the Koroit Lions Club have held an annual art show in the Koroit Theatre.  The dates this year are Saturday the 8th June until Monday 10th June, with... Click here for more...

Rotary Club of Port Fairy High Tea Want to indugle in delicious cakes and savouries and feel guilt free while you are at it ?   If so why not book a place at the Port Fairy Rotary... Click here for more...

Dachshund Dash, the little dogs with the big hearts. If there's one thing that seems common to Australians it's that we love dogs.    Big and small, working dogs or lap dogs we love them all.    So on the Queen's... Click here for more...

The Australian Welsh Male Choir is back. The Australian Welsh Male Choir is back in Port Fairy this Queens's Birthday weekend.    Performing as part of the annual June Winter Weekend event this choir is absolutely stunning.    The performance... Click here for more...

Mortlake Historical Society Antiques Tentshow Western District antiquarian Bruce Lowenthal will be in Mortlake on Sunday 12 May to conduct appraisals as a promotion for the Mortlake Historical Society.   This very active society has a... Click here for more...

ANZAC Day Services in Moyne Shire With ANZAC Day, April 25,  only a week away it's time to think about the services that will be held across Moyne Shire.Macarthur will conduct their service at 11am... Click here for more...

Bye Bye Birdie Port Fairy's famous mutton birds have departed their island home for their winter feeding grounds, the Aleutian Islands near Alaska.   The adult birds have left their chicks behind in the... Click here for more...

CIKA Coach Drive A Cobb and Co coach with horses travelling from Port Fairy to Melbourne from 10th April - 20th April aims to raise $50,000 in help in the cause to beat... Click here for more...

Calling all Fashionistas Come to Port Fairy's extravaganza with a difference at Charlies on East, 4 Hughes Avenue on Friday 19th April 2013 at 7pm to see the latest look and styles from... Click here for more...

Laang Vintage Rally They're polishing up the brass and checking the gauges on the vintage engines, stationary motors and tractors and preparing to head to Laang.   Each year the Laang Vintage Rally attracts enthusiasts... Click here for more...

The Great Debate - Who are the best immigrants, the Irish or the Rest One of the worlds greatest conundrums will be answered at the Great Debate on Friday April 26.    Who are the worlds greatest immigrants....Is it the Irish or the Rest.    Two teams of... Click here for more...

My Town - Your Town A joint photographic venture between Port Fairy in Australia and Yangzhou in China will open on Wednesday 27 March at 2pm.    The exhibition of photographs by a local photographer from... Click here for more...

St Johns Anglican Church Festival of Flowers The annual Festival of Flowers will take place on the weekend of Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April between 11am and 4pm.   The church will be filled with beautful blooms... Click here for more...

Easter Fun in Port Fairy Easter is almost here and we have lots of great activities planned for the weekend.   Plenty of things for kids including our "I Spy" sheet which is a great family... Click here for more...

Tuesday Afternoon Classic Movie Matinees The Tuesday afternoon classic movie matinees are continuing and there are  some great films coming up.   The next three are The White Clifs of Dover, starring Irene Dunne on March 26,... Click here for more...

Easter Activities Easter seems to have come around very quickly this year and I think it's crept up on a few people as it's only days away.    If you haven't booked some... Click here for more...

Rev your engines for the Koroit Swap Meet Sunshine on chrome and an array of hard-to-find car parts brings joy to the hearts of car lovers in Koroit when the Lions Club Swap Meet Show and Shine comes... Click here for more...

Skate, BMX, Scoot Competition Series. The Barwon South Western League Skate, BMX, and Scoot competition series starts this weekend.   The first event is in Warrnambool on February 2 followed by Torquay Feb 10, Geelong Feb... Click here for more...

It's almost here - Port Fairy's fabulous Folk Festival Only a couple of days away now and everything is in readiness.    We have ordered perfect weather and it looks like that's what we are going to get.   The forecast... Click here for more...

Bike Hire at Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre The Port Fairy And Region Visitor Information Centre are now hiring bikes. They have recently come to an agreement with Port Fairy Surf & Dive to hire bikes through the... Click here for more...

Patrolled Beaches now Smoke Free From 1 December 2012 smoking is banned at all of Victoria's patrolled beaches in the area between the red-and-yellow lifesaving flags and within  a 50 metre radius of the red... Click here for more...

Blarney Books & Art Summer Exhibition Blarney Books and Art have brought us another great exhibition this summer.    Artist Sam McCaw has been inspired by Alice in Wonderland to create some fantastic work.   The exhibition continues... Click here for more...

Cheeseworld Allansford Kids Fun Day Wednesday 23 January will be a big day at Cheeseworld as there will be lots of great activities to amuse the kids.    There will be facepainting, lots of crafts with... Click here for more...

Surfboard Swap Meet What a great idea, Go Surf School has organised a swap meet for surfers.   Bring along your old boards, vintage, near new, used, shortboards or long boards, fun boards, soft... Click here for more...

Port Fairy Cemetery Walks The Port Fairy Genealogical Society are conducting a walk through our historic cemetery.   The tour leaders will relate many stories about pioneer, hotel keepers, saints and sinners while also telling you about the... Click here for more...

Orford Vintage Rally The Orford Vintage Rally will be held over the weekend Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 January.    There will be plenty of old tractors chugging away, stationary motors running smoothly with... Click here for more...

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne visiting Port Fairy The Chamber Philharmonia Orchestra from Cologne in Germany will be visiting Port Fairy on Friday 25 January 2013 and performing at St John's Anglican Church at 8p.m. The music of... Click here for more...

Our very own - Day on the Green Tuesday 15th of January is our special Day on the Green.  Organised by the Youth of Moyne Shire there will be music, things for kids such as a jumping castle... Click here for more...

Card making classes for kids On Monday January 14 there will be 2 card making classes for kids in the age group 5 - 12 years.  Class times are 1pm - 2pm and 3pm - 4pm. ... Click here for more...

Peterborough Seaside Festival Come along to the inaugural Peterborough Seaside Festival on Friday 11 January.   Peterborough is right on the Great Ocean Road with stunning views and great swimming, surfing and canoeing.    This,... Click here for more...

Moyneyana - Party Time "It's Party Time" is the theme for this year's Moyneyana Festival and New Year's Eve Procession.  The entry forms for the procession are available from the Visitor Information Centre either... Click here for more...

It's Lake School time again. Ever wanted to play the tin whistle or the bodhran, love the sound of the Irish flute or the uilleann pipes then this is the event for you.   But there... Click here for more...

South West Street Rodders Show and Shine The 31st annual South West Street Rodders Port Fairy Camp-Out and Show and Shine is here again.   These magnificent vehicles will be in town on the  weekend Saturday 12 and Sunday... Click here for more...

Australia Day Activities The Moyne Shire Official Australia Day ceremony will be held at Hawkesdale.    The day will commence with a community breakfast that starts at 8am at the Hawkesdale Hall.    The official ceremony... Click here for more...

The Relaunch of the Port Fairy Steinweg Grand Piano Port Fairy's grand old Grotrian Steinweg Grand Piano has thrown of its dowdy appearance and is now ready to be relaunched and shown off to the Port Fairy community after... Click here for more...

Moyneyana Ocean Swim Do you have a pair of speedos, if so get them out, get down to the East Beach in Port Fairy on Saturday 5 January and register for the Port... Click here for more...

Port Fairy Goes for Gold - and Wins!! International LivCom Awards 2012.                  The residents of Port Fairy are thrilled to annouce that their community has been named the gold medal winner in this years International LivCom awards.    The award ceremony took... Click here for more...

Rail Trail Christmas Party The Port Fairy to Warrnambool Rail Trail Fundraising Christmas Party is coming up soon.   The date is Saturday 8 December.    Meet at Crankhouse in Warrnambool at 1pm and ride (or... Click here for more...

Christmas MADE Market It's on again, the eagerly awaited Christmas MADE market with lots of fabulous items made by many of the local artists from throughout the district.    Held in St John's Anglican... Click here for more...

Calling all carol singers. Come along to our community Christmas carol singing on the Village Green at the corner of Bank and Sackville Streets on Sunday 16 December.    Bought to you by the combined... Click here for more...

Port Fairy Spring Music Festival Tickets now on sale. The program is out and tickets for this eagerly awaited musical event are now on sale.   Once again Festival Director Anna Goldsworthy has devised a program... Click here for more...

Whales in Port Fairy & Region The Whales have been in the region in good numbers these last few weeks.  In fact all along the South Coast there have been sightings and some places have had... Click here for more...

CFA presents Yambuk Kids Fire Safety Day The Yambuk Fire Brigade and Captain Koala invites 4 to 16 year olds to come along and take part in games, art and craft activities and learn key fire safety... Click here for more...

Winter Weekends Program If you're planning a winter escape to the South West Coast then make sure you time it to coincide with one of the fabulous Winter Weekend Festivals. The programs for this... Click here for more...

Casino Memorial Service The Casino, a steamer which operated in Victoria's west coast arrived in Australian waters in 1881.  For almost 50 years she transported goods along the coast and was soon to celebrate... Click here for more...

Disco in the Pool Groove to the music at the Disco in the Pool, Belfast Aquatics, Campbell St, Port Fairy.  Sunday 12 June, 4.30pm-8.30pm.  Entry $5.  Have fun on the inflatable toys and enjoy... Click here for more...

Koroit goes Arty The Koroit Lions Club will once again host their annual Art Show at the Koroit Theatre Commercial Road, Koroit.    This is the 29th Annual Show and will be held over... Click here for more...

Codrington Wind Farm Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Pacific Hydro is proud to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Codrington Wind Farm. Help them celebrate this milestone with the local community by joining in with the activities at... Click here for more...

Tower Hill Cemetery Walk As part of the Koroit Irish Festival 2011 come and meet the relatives by joining us for the Tower Hill Cemetery WalkSunday, 1st May 2011 at 2.00 pm Focussing on the... Click here for more...

Laang Vintage Engine Rally Vintage cars descend on Laang this weekend for the annual Vintage Engine Ralley. The Rally is in its seventh year and is organised to raise money for the Palliative... Click here for more...

Koroit and Countryside art exhibition Local Koroit artist Leisa McCosh will open her first exhibition tonight at the Commercial Hotel in Koroit from 5pm to 7pm. The exhibition features her beautiful landscape and streetscape paintings... Click here for more...

Koroit Irish Festival preliminary program The Koroit Irish Festival dates have been set for 2012, there will be some fantastic events scheduled for this historic festival from  27 to 29 April 2012. A full program will be... Click here for more...

Koroit Family Fun Day raises money for health care Bring the kids to Koroit on Sunday, April 17 for a family fun day to raise money for medical equipment for South West Health Care in Warrnambool. Entertainment will include... Click here for more...

Mortlake Cemetary Tours Looking for a good ghost tale or some interesting local history? Then treat yourself to a tour of the Mortlake Cemetary as part of  Australian Heritage Week. The Mortlake Historical... Click here for more...

Art Gallery and Studio Walking Tour Be inspired by a walking tour of Port Fairy's art community. The Art Walk Map guides visitors to 11 galleries and working studios throughout town. Each stop is clearly marked... Click here for more...

Great fishing across Moyne Shire The saltwater angler is well catered for in Port Fairy with river fishing (Moyne), surf fishing (East beach) and boating (Port Fairy Bay) all readily accessible. Slightly further afield, similar... Click here for more...

Charity auction in April for south west cancer services A giant car boot sale and charity auction will be held in Port Fairy on April 23 to raise funds for  Peter's Project. Peter's Project is a campaign to bring... Click here for more...

Foraged Fabrics form textile exhibition An exhibition of contemporary quilts and textiles by local artist Marion Matthews opens at Blarney Books in Port Fairy this week. The exhibition pieces, named Assemble Foraged Fabric, use fabrics... Click here for more...

Get close to nature at Cudgee Wildlife Park Give the kids a chance to meet some of Australia's favourite animals up close at the Cudgee Creek Wildlife Park. The seven-acre property  is home to a wide range of... Click here for more...

Spud peeling comp for Koroit Irish Festival For the first time in its history the Koroit Irish Festival will stage a Spud Peeling Championship competition to compliment the existing Spud Picking Championships at the 2011 Koroit Irish... Click here for more...

Local Itinerary - Heritage and History Moyne amateur historian Andrea Lowenthal loves the heritage and history that is all around in Port Fairy and in this insider's itinerary, she shares a day touring her favourite historical... Click here for more...

Vintage Vehicles on show at Federation Picnic this weekend Tea Tree Lake will be surrounded by history on Sunday (March 27) as the Federation of Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicles Clubs hosts its annual Western District Picnic. Catering for... Click here for more...

Swimming pools big fun for little fish Even on the coldest winter days there's somewhere for a good splash in Port Fairy. Belfast Aquatics was opened in 2007 and is a state of the art, community owned... Click here for more...

Beach wheelchair hire at Visitor Information Centre Disabled access to Port Fairy's fabulous beaches is easy with free hire of a beach wheelchair available at the Visitor Information Centre. The wheelchair is designed to go where a... Click here for more...

Port Fairy Mobility Map A mobility map of Port Fairy showing Port Fairy facilities for people with limited mobility is available to aid navigation of the town's inner areas is now available for download.... Click here for more...

Moyne Shire Playgrounds There are some great children's playgrounds across the Moyne Shire, with fantastic equipment to keep the little people in your life entertained for hours. This listing of playgrounds includes those... Click here for more...

Local Itinerary - Moyne Shire for families You can't beat local knowledge to help you find the best of a region when you go to visit - that's why bed and breakfasts are so popular, with their... Click here for more...

Folkie weekend update With an amazing weekend of music and entertainment in Port Fairy, there are some changes to traditional opening hours and events. Please remember: ·         Clonmara Tea Rooms will be trading... Click here for more...

Moyne to Murray riders in training Expect to see cyclists out on the roads around Moyne Shire in the coming weeks as four local teams hit the pointy end of training for the 24 hour Murray... Click here for more...

Explore Woolsthorpe Woolsthorpe is one of the delightful small villages that are scattered throughout Moyne Shire. Located around 265 km west of Melbourne via the Hamilton Hwy and 25 km north of Port Fairy.... Click here for more...

Top 10 tips for a Moyne holiday with the kids Moyne Shire is jampacked with activities and events great for the kids. Some are better choices for summer, others are ideal for these cooler winter months. Take a look below... Click here for more...

Port Fairy - top 20 things to do If you're planning a trip to Port Fairy you probably already have an action packed, or relaxation packed, stay in mind. Here's our top 20 (plus one) things to do... Click here for more...

Bike Paths and Rail Trails guide released The RACV has released the eighth edition of its comprehensive guide, Bike Paths & Rail Trails, which includes for the first time details of the open sections of the new Port... Click here for more...

Shipwrecks - SS Casino Our coastline is notoriously unpredicatable and treacherous. The weather can change suddently and huge swells can spring up with little warning. Numerous ships have been lost and incredible stories of... Click here for more...

Spectacular Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean Road The Bay of Islands Coastal Park is a narrow reserve of land which stretches 32 kilometres along the coast between Peterborough and Warrnambool. The area has spectacular coastal views, with... Click here for more...

Fine fishing at Yambuk Lake Great fishing spots are hard to find and local secrets, such as Lake Yambuk just 20 minutes west of Port Fairy near the small town of Yambuk, is one of... Click here for more...

Olivine crystal fossicking at Mount Shadwell A treasure hunt is a great way to entertain the whole family, and at Mount Shadwell near Mortlake you can do just that, by fossicking for olivine. Mount Shadwell is... Click here for more...

Explore historic Koroit The historic town of Koroit is a charming village and visitors can explore the town's Irish immigrant history with a stroll through the streets exploring the Koroit Heritage Trail. Koroit... Click here for more...

Top Cheese from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Congratulations to Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory which has won the 2011 Champion Cheddar-Style Cheese award for its Warrnambool Vintage Cheddar at the Australian Cheese Awards. The Allansford based Factory... Click here for more...

Koroit's Danny Boy championship goes national The Koroit Irish Festival's popular Koroit Bakehouse Danny Boy Championship will go national this year when the National Museum in Canberra holds its own competition as part of the Irish... Click here for more...

Picnic paradise at Tea Tree Lake Perfect picnic spots are hard to find, but Tea Tree Lake at Mortlake is a great place to relax for an afternoon with the kids. The eight-acres of parklands around... Click here for more...

Explore Griffiths Island and the Port Fairy Lighthouse Griffiths Island with its colony of shearwater seabirds, winding pathways and the spectacular lighthouse at the eastern tip, is a great place to explore. A short walk along the causeway... Click here for more...

Pet friendly holidays in Port Fairy Port Fairy is the ideal destination for a holiday with your pets with great beaches, parks and other areas to walk and play with dogs, and many accommodation providers welcoming... Click here for more...

Dairy industry showcase at Sungold Field Day The dairy industry turns out in its Sunday best this week when the Sungold (Acme) Field Days open at the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory at Allansford. The three day... Click here for more...

Port Fairy Folk Festival full lineup announced With just a month until the 2011 Port Fairy Folk Festival hits town the final lineup for the festival has been announced, with an amazing collection of international and national... Click here for more...

Explore Port Fairy's magic past at the History Centre Visitors to Port Fairy can't help but be caught up in its magical past. With so many historic buildings, the spectacular wharf and festivals celebrating the town's history, it's no... Click here for more...

The Crags end to a Great Ocean adventure One of the most rugged and wild sections of Victoria's coastline can be viewed at The Crags, just 12 kilometres west of Port Fairy - a great daytrip and a... Click here for more...

Cheese World flood display tracks 1870,1946 and 2011 disasters As the eastern states of Australia mop up after the disastrous flooding of recent weeks, Moyne Shire visitors who wish to compare 2011 flooding to past events can do so... Click here for more...

Port Fairy Lighthouse Lat. 38 23'33" SouthLon. 142 15'28" East The Port Fairy Lighthouse was built in 1859 on what was then Rabbit Island. This later became part of Griffith Island. The light... Click here for more...

Port Fairy's Historic Working Port The trade of the port reached its peak during the 1850's and in 1853 it was recorded that 19 foreign ships and 56 coastal vessels entered the port. Exports in... Click here for more...

Port Fairy's History The historic seaside village of Port Fairy is a unique example of a perfectly preserved 19th century shipping port. The little township has retained its old world character and there... Click here for more...

Surfs Up in Port Fairy If you're ever had the urge to ride the waves then Port Fairy is the place to be this summer. Local surf shops have been holding surfing and paddleboard lessons... Click here for more...

Wet weather fun A little rain shouldn't dampen your holiday spirits, especially in Port Fairy where there is so much to do indoors. Here's some ideas to fill those rain filled days:  ... Click here for more...

Enjoy a musical break in Koroit The temperature is set to soar and there is no better place to be than Koroit.  The atmosphere is electrifying as another Lake School of Celtic Music, Song & Dance... Click here for more...

Movie madness at Reardon Theatre Port Fairy's Reardon Theatre has just released in summer season program, with some great movies scheduled over the coming weeks, including some free outdoor screenings at the Village Green. On... Click here for more...

Mahogany Walk a great summer adventure Wild weather and high seas of the last few months have again sparked the imaginations of shipwreck hunters, who journey along the Mahogany Ship Walking Track in search of a... Click here for more...

Christmas Farmers Market The last Port Fairy farmers market before Christmas will be held this weekend so head down to the Village Green and stock up on beautiful Moyne Shire produce for your... Click here for more...

Successful photography workshop for artists Artists inspired by Port Fairy and surrounds had the  opportunity to learn how to photograph their artwork for publication and marketing at a workshop last weekend. The two-day workshop was... Click here for more...

Download Moyneyana festival program here Port Fairy and the surrounding Moyne Shire townships will be pumping this summer, with Moyneyana shaping up to be the best summer festival ever. The 2010/2011 Festival program is available... Click here for more...