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The History Of The Lord Ard

By admin On November 9, 2013 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
Of all the famous and tragic shipwrecks in Australia and Victoria, the Lord Ard (1878) is the most significant. Transporting a number of household and luxury commercial goods from the UK and 54 passengers and crew members, the Lord Ard departed from Gravesend, London March 1 in 1878 headed to Melbourne. Just a few days away from [...]
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The Star of the West Hotel

By tony On August 19, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
This is a great old pub with a lively bar and very welcoming and humorous publican.  Everyone seems to call it “The Star”.  There is a large bistro with an extensive menu, or a very good bar menu.  On a cold night it’s fun to have a good steak and very good bottle of wine [...]
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A morning stroll in Port Fairy

By tony On August 18, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
Your accommodation is almost certainly just a pleasant stroll from Bank and Sackville Streets, home to the town’s shopping and dining.  There is a cluster of cafes near the corner of Bank and Sackville Streets, all providing breakfasts through the morning. After breakfast there are those interesting boutiques, a wealth of [...]
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Port Fairy boutiques

By tony On August 17, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
There is an amazing array of fashions, art, craft, old books and all sorts of collectibles along Sackville Street in the centre of Port Fairy.  If you appreciate these sorts of shops you should allow a couple of hours to wander around the town.  For those more interested in architecture and colonial [...]
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Griffiths Island

By tony On April 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Fairy
In 1835 a whaling station was established on the island and purchased by John Griffiths, after whom the island was named. Sealers had also established themselves on Griffiths Island.  Overhunting resulted in both activities failing before 1850.  There is now a land crossing to the island and a combination of paths and beaches allows a walk around [...]
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Douglas on River

By tony On April 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Fairy
Douglas On River is a self-rated 4 star property offering 6 motel style rooms with a common breakfast room.  Rooms are spread across two light filled conservatory houses looking at either the river or the gardens. Located right on the riverbank, the buildings date from the 1850’s and served various purposes before conversion to guesthouses [...]
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Dockside Waterfront Indulgence

By tony On April 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Fairy
Dockside Waterfront Indulgence are 4 1/2 star self-contained units are alongside the Wharf in Port Fairy.  They overlook the river with all its boats and boardwalks.  All the town’s shopping and restaurants are a 5 minute walk.  The lighthouse and beach is about [...]
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Ashmont Motor Inn

By tony On April 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Port Fairy
The Ashmont Motor Inn is a 4 star motel in the centre of Port Fairy. All rooms and suites have queen size beds, LCD TV, Austar, wireless internet, off street free parking, and reverse cycle heating/cooling.  Accommodation caters to couples and families and includes both motel style and self contained apartments.  Consumer reviews [...]
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Central Motel Port Fairy

By tony On April 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
Central Motel provides 3.5 star accommodation in comfortable rooms with queen size beds.  The motel has recently been refurbished with new curtains,  LCD TV’s, new refrigerators.  Room decor and colours create a fresh, modern feel.  There is online booking available on the website. Consumer reviews in Tripadvisor rate the Central Motel usually 4/5 or 5/5 in 2012, [...]
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Seafood At The Wharf

By tony On April 21, 2012 · Add Comment · In Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy
Ideal spot on the wharf in Port Fairy for a lunch of battered fish with chips is Seafood At The Wharf.  The restaurant serves a wide range of fresh seafood, from gourmet fish and chips and local baby snapper or crayfish.
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