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39A Bank Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: 7 days
This colourful and contemporary gallery is home to 7 local artists. Glass, sculpture, painting, silk, jewellery and more. Call in and meet the artists. |
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Starting Queens Birthday long weekend in June
A series of fun weekends held at various venues around town throughout the winter months. This is a great way to spend some of those wintery weelends with good music, great food and have a laugh with some very funny comedians. Take a step back in time on the History Weekend and explore Port Fairy’s many historic attractions.
Contact Visitor Information Centre |
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34 James Street Port Fairy VIC
Open: Thursday to Maonday 10.30am to 4pm or by appointment
Over 1000 dolls and toys from old to modern. Wheelchair access. |
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Labour Day Weekend
Approximately 40,000 people come to Port Fairy every March for this world famous independent music festival. The best musicians from around the globe perform at this 4 day festival of folk, country, blues, jazz, bluegrass, acoustic rock and world roots music. The festival transforms the town into a spirit of cultural celebration with the “Free Festival of the Streets” alongside the main concerts in the ticketed arena.
The festival has won 3 Australian Torism Awards in a row and the Hall of Fame Award. Demand for tickets and accommodation is huge (tickets sell out in 1 day) so contact the festival before October. |
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Old School, Downs Road Codrington VIC
Open: Usually open but advisable to ring
Expose yourself to art and experience the passion that is the art of Kate Smith |
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| Some Port Fairy beaches do allow dogs between 9am and 6pm daily for the period 1st December until 1st May. Please check the Visitor Information Centre for details. Dogs are never allowed onto Griffith Island. Owners must keep their dogs on a lead in the area bounded by Campbell, James, Regent and Williams Streets, King George Square and Martins Point. It is an offence not to carry a bag or clean up after your dog. |
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Corner Commercial Rd & High Street Koroit VIC
Open: 11am to 5pm Saturday, Sunday and Holidays.Daily Christmas-Jan
Authentic antique furniture, decorative wares, jewellery, collectables |
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Trains run daily from Melbourne to Warrnambool with connecting coach services to Port Fairy.
Ring V-Line for up to date timetable Ph: 136196.
Warrnambool Buslines 03 5562 5748 |
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Population
Normal 2,500 Peak Periods 10,000 Folk Festival 40,000
Climate
Moderate climate with average temperatures
Summer 22 degrees Winter 14 degrees
Rainfall
Average Yearly 700mm |
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1st weekend in September
Ex-Libris is a celebration of literature inspired by the Welsh “bookshop” village of Hay on Wye. During the fair, Port Fairy will come alive with thousands of books for sale at the Community Centre and literary events happening at various venues around town. |
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