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![]() Winter Specials in Port Fairy and surroundsIt'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... |
![]() Koroit Lions Club Present their 31st Annual Art ShowFor 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... |
![]() Rotary Club of Port Fairy High TeaWant 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... |
![]() 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... |
![]() 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... |
![]() Mortlake Historical Society Antiques TentshowWestern 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... |
![]() ANZAC Day Services in Moyne ShireWith 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... |
![]() Bye Bye BirdiePort 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... |
![]() CIKA Coach DriveA 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... |
![]() Calling all FashionistasCome 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... |
![]() Laang Vintage RallyThey'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... |
![]() The Great Debate - Who are the best immigrants, the Irish or the RestOne 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... |
![]() My Town - Your TownA 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... |
![]() St Johns Anglican Church Festival of FlowersThe 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... |
![]() Easter Fun in Port FairyEaster 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... |
![]() Tuesday Afternoon Classic Movie MatineesThe 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,... |
![]() Easter ActivitiesEaster 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... |
![]() Rev your engines for the Koroit Swap MeetSunshine 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... |
![]() 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... |
![]() It's almost here - Port Fairy's fabulous Folk FestivalOnly 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... |
![]() Bike Hire at Port Fairy Visitor Information CentreThe 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... |
![]() Patrolled Beaches now Smoke FreeFrom 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... |
![]() Blarney Books & Art Summer ExhibitionBlarney 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... |
![]() Cheeseworld Allansford Kids Fun DayWednesday 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... |
![]() Surfboard Swap MeetWhat 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... |
![]() Port Fairy Cemetery WalksThe 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... |
![]() Orford Vintage RallyThe 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... |
![]() Chamber Philharmonia Cologne visiting Port FairyThe 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... |
![]() Our very own - Day on the GreenTuesday 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... |
![]() Card making classes for kidsOn 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. ... |
![]() Peterborough Seaside FestivalCome 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,... |
![]() 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... |
![]() 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... |
![]() South West Street Rodders Show and ShineThe 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... |
![]() Australia Day ActivitiesThe 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... |
![]() The Relaunch of the Port Fairy Steinweg Grand PianoPort 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... |
![]() Moyneyana Ocean SwimDo 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... |
![]() 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... |
![]() Rail Trail Christmas PartyThe 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... |
![]() Christmas MADE MarketIt'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... |
![]() 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... |
![]() Port Fairy Spring Music FestivalTickets 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... |
![]() Whales in Port Fairy & RegionThe 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... |
![]() CFA presents Yambuk Kids Fire Safety DayThe 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... |
![]() Winter Weekends ProgramIf 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... |
![]() Casino Memorial ServiceThe 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... |
![]() Disco in the PoolGroove 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... |
![]() Koroit goes ArtyThe 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... |
![]() Codrington Wind Farm Celebrates its 10th AnniversaryPacific 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... |
![]() Tower Hill Cemetery WalkAs 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... |
Laang Vintage Engine RallyVintage 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... |
![]() Koroit and Countryside art exhibitionLocal 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... |
Koroit Irish Festival preliminary programThe 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... |
![]() Koroit Family Fun Day raises money for health careBring 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... |
![]() Mortlake Cemetary ToursLooking 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... |
Art Gallery and Studio Walking TourBe 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... |
Great fishing across Moyne ShireThe 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... |
Charity auction in April for south west cancer servicesA 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... |
![]() Foraged Fabrics form textile exhibitionAn 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... |
Get close to nature at Cudgee Wildlife ParkGive 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... |
![]() Spud peeling comp for Koroit Irish FestivalFor 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... |
![]() Local Itinerary - Heritage and HistoryMoyne 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... |
Vintage Vehicles on show at Federation Picnic this weekendTea 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... |
![]() Swimming pools big fun for little fishEven 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... |
![]() Beach wheelchair hire at Visitor Information CentreDisabled 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... |
![]() Port Fairy Mobility MapA 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.... |
![]() Moyne Shire PlaygroundsThere 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... |
![]() Local Itinerary - Moyne Shire for familiesYou 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... |
Folkie weekend updateWith 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... |
![]() Moyne to Murray riders in trainingExpect 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... |
Explore WoolsthorpeWoolsthorpe 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.... |
![]() Top 10 tips for a Moyne holiday with the kidsMoyne 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... |
![]() Port Fairy - top 20 things to doIf 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... |
![]() Bike Paths and Rail Trails guide releasedThe 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... |
Shipwrecks - SS CasinoOur 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... |
![]() Spectacular Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean RoadThe 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... |
![]() Fine fishing at Yambuk LakeGreat 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... |
![]() Olivine crystal fossicking at Mount ShadwellA 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... |
![]() Explore historic KoroitThe 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... |
Top Cheese from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter FactoryCongratulations 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... |
Koroit's Danny Boy championship goes nationalThe 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... |
![]() Picnic paradise at Tea Tree LakePerfect 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... |
![]() Explore Griffiths Island and the Port Fairy LighthouseGriffiths 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... |
![]() Pet friendly holidays in Port FairyPort 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... |
Dairy industry showcase at Sungold Field DayThe 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... |
![]() Port Fairy Folk Festival full lineup announcedWith 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... |
Explore Port Fairy's magic past at the History CentreVisitors 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... |
![]() The Crags end to a Great Ocean adventureOne 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... |
Cheese World flood display tracks 1870,1946 and 2011 disastersAs 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... |
![]() Port Fairy LighthouseLat. 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... |
![]() Port Fairy's Historic Working PortThe 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... |
![]() Port Fairy's HistoryThe 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... |
![]() Surfs Up in Port FairyIf 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... |
Wet weather funA 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: ... |
![]() Enjoy a musical break in KoroitThe 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... |
Movie madness at Reardon TheatrePort 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... |
Mahogany Walk a great summer adventureWild 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... |
Christmas Farmers MarketThe 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... |
![]() Successful photography workshop for artistsArtists 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... |
![]() Download Moyneyana festival program herePort 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... |
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