Frequently asked questions

Got questions? We’ve gathered the answers to the things people wonder about most — so you can spend less time planning and more time looking forward to it.

Getting here

Port Fairy is located on Victoria’s south-west coast, approximately 3.5 hours from Melbourne by car, or via train and coach through Warrnambool. ​

What public transport is available?

V/line operates trains and buses to Port Fairy from Melbourne, Ballarat, Ararat and Mt Gambier.

Transit Southwest also operate buses from Warrnambool to Port Fairy.

Accommodation

From camping and holiday parks to cosy B&Bs and coastal homes, accommodation books early and fills fast.

What accomodation options are available?

We recommend planning ahead and considering nearby towns if Port Fairy is full, many Festival-goers enjoy the short daily journey as part of the adventure.

For more information regarding accommodation options please contact Port Fairy Visitor Information.

How do I book accomodation?

We recommend:

Langley’s Port Fairy and Warrnambool Booking Service.

Port Fairy and Warrnambool’s most comprehensive accommodation booking service, offering a wide range of self-contained accommodation to suit any requirement and any budget. From luxury beachfront or river front townhouses, quaint heritage or modest family homes, the best range of apartments and holiday homes in Port Fairy and Warrnambool.

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Hearn’s Port Fairy Accommodation

Our Holiday Accommodation portfolio in Port Fairy offers a wide variety of properties to choose from. Whether you are looking for a luxury villa, a central cottage, views over the Moyne River or a large beach house, whatever your style, we will have a property to suit your needs.

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What Camping and Caravan options are there?

There are a number of local campsites offering accomodation:

Gardens Caravan Park
Phone: 03 5568 1060
www.gardenscaravanpark.com.au

Big 4 Port Fairy
www.big4portfairy.com.au
Phone: 03 5568 1145

Port Fairy Holiday Park
www.portfairyholidaypark.com.au
Phone: (03) 5568 1816

Killarney Beach Caravan Club
www.killarneybeachcaravanpark.com.au
Phone: 0428 314 823