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===Port Fairy Cruising Guide===
 
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Captain James Wishart named the area after his cutter 'The Fairy'. It is believed that as early as 1810, but more likely 1827-28, Wishart and two seamen named the unsettled area when sailing up the Moyne River in search of fresh water.
Captain James Wishart named the area after his cutter 'The Fairy'. It is believed that as early as 1810, but more likely 1827-28, Wishart and two seamen named the unsettled area when sailing up the Moyne River in search of fresh water.
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As of the 2006 census, Port Fairy had a population of 2600.
As of the 2006 census, Port Fairy had a population of 2600.
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''See also [[Victoria, Australia#Charts|Victoria]]''.
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*[http://www.pfyc.yachting.org.au Port Fairy Yacht Club]
*[http://www.pfyc.yachting.org.au Port Fairy Yacht Club]
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The shallow bay just round the point to the north of the Paradise Cove entrance (east of Griffith Street) looks protected enough, depending on weather. Otherwise, sail into the Moyne River and drop anchor off from the private marina.
The shallow bay just round the point to the north of the Paradise Cove entrance (east of Griffith Street) looks protected enough, depending on weather. Otherwise, sail into the Moyne River and drop anchor off from the private marina.
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The annual [http://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com Port Fairy Folk Festival] in March is huge, and well worth seeing.
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|Vehicle rentals| Closest is Hire Cars of Warrnambool, in Koroit
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The annual [http://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com Port Fairy Folk Festival] in March is huge, and well worth seeing.
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Latest revision as of 07:56, 21 August 2018

World ▶ Australia ▶ Victoria, Australia ▶ Port Fairy

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Port Fairy
38°23.288'S, 142°15.062'E Chart icon.png
lat=-38.38813 | lon=142.25103 | zoom=14 | y

Captain James Wishart named the area after his cutter 'The Fairy'. It is believed that as early as 1810, but more likely 1827-28, Wishart and two seamen named the unsettled area when sailing up the Moyne River in search of fresh water.

The area attracted many sealers, whalers and seamen during the early part of the nineteenth century. A whaling station was established on the island at the river mouth by Penny and Reiby and in 1835 it was purchased by John Griffiths. The island now bears his name.

The whalers were so successful during those years that by the 1840s the supply of whales was exhausted and the whaling station closed. During the 1830s some of the seamen, such as Griffiths, Charles Mills and Alexander Campbell began to settle the land. It was during the 1840s that Port Fairy began to flourish as a town.

As of the 2006 census, Port Fairy had a population of 2600.

Charts

None required.

See also Victoria.

Weather

See also Victoria.

Passages

See Victoria.

Islands

  • Griffiths Island
  • Lady Julia Percy Island

Communication

See Victoria.

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

The shallow bay just round the point to the north of the Paradise Cove entrance (east of Griffith Street) looks protected enough, depending on weather. Otherwise, sail into the Moyne River and drop anchor off from the private marina.

Amenities

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry ?
Garbage ?
Supplies
Fuel ?
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs ?
Internet May get an open WiFi network from the marina development
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Closest is Hire Cars of Warrnambool, in Koroit

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

Places to Visit

The annual Port Fairy Folk Festival in March is huge, and well worth seeing.


Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Australia.

Comments

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