Walking through the streets and surrounds of Port Fairy is like walking back through time. Lots of old homes and charming, old, refurbished whaler's cottages and numerous stately buildings, many of which have been classified by the National Trust. Along with Portland, Port Fairy was one of Victoria's earliest ports. The reason for this is that the beautiful and picturesque Moyne River affords one of the safest harbours along the Victorian coastline. In the early 19th century, whalers settled along the banks of the Moyne River - revelling in its safe anchorage and consequently hunting the Southern Right Whale to the point of extinction. Today however, the whales have made the area their home and come to nearby Logan's Beach each year in winter to give birth. Rather than hunt whales; crayfish & lobster are now on the menu and the local fishing fleet lay side by side with a large variety of sailing craft including some luxurious, ocean going yachts. Port Fairy Accommodation is not only extensive but varied. Irrespective of your budget or your taste you will be assured to find something to suit in this magical, seaside village. Whaler's cottages are always popular and each cottage has its own remarkable history and personality. There is a wide variety of motels and bed and breakfasts and for its size there is a large number of caravan parks. This attests to Port Fairy being a very popular family destination. Port Fairy is also home to some of the most incredibly modern villas and apartments in Victoria and most of them come with fantastic ocean views. And if you are keen on your food then Port Fairy will not disappoint. Many of the accommodation venues in Port Fairy offer in house meals of a very high standard. If however, you prefer to eat out, you can choose from a wide variety of great pub meals, cafes and romantic restaurants. Port Fairy Accommodation really is unique - just ask all the holiday makers who return year after year.

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Port Fairy is one of the most popular tourist destinations along the Victorian coastline. For this reason it is sometimes completely booked out. For peak times and especially during the Port Fairy Folk Festival in March you will need to book well in advance. If you are having trouble finding accommodation in Port Fairy during these times it would be well worth your while to venture just a little further afield into the hinterland of Port Fairy. Indeed, the hinterland is a magical destination in itself. Just a short drive east of Port Fairy you will find yourself in Killarney and the historical town of Koroit. Killarney offers space, green paddocks, dairy cows and sensational beaches while Koroit is living history. Woolsthorpe is just a little further on. Wherever you decide to stay you will be assured of a marvellous landscape and friendly, country hospitality. And of course Warrnambool is only about 20 minutes away and the accommodation in Warrnambool is so varied that there is something just right for every taste and budget.