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1164 Princes Highway Killarney VIC
Open: 10am to 5pm 7 days
New and secondhand instruments. Sheet music and accessories. Collectables, old wares and antiques. |
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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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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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| | Winter In Port Fairy Festival |
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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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| | Carwick’s House of Antiques |
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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 service to Port Fairy. Just ring V-Line from anywhere in Victoria for an up to date timetable. There are also coach connections to and from Hamilton, Ballarat, Apollo Bay, Mount Gambier, Halls Gap and Ararat.
V-Line 13 61 96
Warrnambool Bus Lines 03 5562 5748
Port Fairy Bus Depot 03 5568 1355 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Port Fairy Taxi 0419 764 983 |
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| The area bounded by Regent, Gipps, Campbell and William Streets is an Alcohol Free Zone. Police ensure that this local law is observed. |
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| | Time and Tide Beachfront Gallery |
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21 Thistle Place Port Fairy VIC
Open: 9.30 to 5pm (closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
Minutes from the heart of town. Experience great art |
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| | Port Fairy Historic Centre |
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30 Gipps Street Port Fairy VIC
A wonderful collection of shipping relics, old photographs and displays relating to the history of the local region. |
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