During our short visit to Port Fairy, we made time to walk around Griffiths Island, and it ended up being a quite enjoyable. The island is easy to access via a causeway, and once across you’re greeted with wide walking paths that loop around the coastline. There are two main tracks to the lighthouse, one 1.17 km and the other 1.66 km, so we decided to do both, making a complete circuit to take in all the scenery. The walk itself is varied and interesting. Some sections take you over sandy dunes and along the beach, while others follow wooden stairs and boardwalks through coastal scrub. The paths are well maintained and easy to follow, suitable for most fitness levels. Along the way, we were lucky enough to spot a couple of wallabies grazing in the grass, which was a nice surprise. The lighthouse is the main feature and makes for fantastic photos. On the day we visited the weather was changing quickly from bright blue skies to heavy cloud cover and even patches of dark rain clouds, which created different moods and backdrops for photography. Combined with the ocean views and rugged shoreline, it was a stunning spot to explore. If you’re in Port Fairy, Griffiths Island is definately worthwhile. Peaceful, scenic, and full of character.

Lovely area to walk and see wildlife. If it's windy, take the rightward path to the lighthouse. You'll have the sand blowing against your back instead of in your face.

📍 Griffiths Island, VIC, Australia A forgotten paradise. Pure nature. Just 4 hours train+bus from Melbourne. Should this still exist in 2025? The South hike is more challenging and takes longer time than the north hike, with plenty of rocks and obstacles. which will make it impossible for wheelchair access. Therefore, ppl with wheelchair should go for North track. This island has no living house on it, which makes it a true hidden pure nature gem. You may come across wallabies or bird migrating from Antartica depending on the season. Shot from DJI Mini 4 Pro

A magical place to walk and see wildlife. We were delighted to see the wallabies who were just so graceful and elegant with their little joeys. We visited on a rainy windswept day but it was still a really nice peaceful walk to the lighthouse and along the beach. I would absolutely recommend.

I visited this place with my friends and family with kids. It was a small walk of around 700m till the lighthouse. Walk was pretty nice with a bit of clear water walk and then a walk between flora . The weather was no AO great as it started raining as soon as we started to enjoy the view. The lighthouse was nothing spectacular but the overall sea view and a rainbow at back made it mesmerising. Sea waves were big and the rocks made them look magnificent. A must place to visit in Port Fairy. You also get a park near parking and a nice area to sit and have picnic if it’s sunny. 😊 Hope you enjoy your day .

If you've got time to explore while travelling past Port Fairy, please stop and take this magnificent walk (it also helps stretch your legs from the car ride!) Was phenomenal and exciting for all ages 😊

Nice little island to hike to the lighthouse. Full hike takes an hour and it’s a mix of trails and beach paths and a nice little meander around this tiny island. Lots of birds to spy. Crashing waves off the Indian Ocean are very awe-inspiring and therapeutic.

Beautiful walk around the island, it takes about 1hr 45 min., very easy to do. You will admire volcanic rocks, white sand that blends with the yellow sand, crystal clear shallow water and powerful ocean waves.

A beautiful walking loop takes you along the beach and leads to the lighthouse. It’s a great spot to take a break. Like all lighthouses, this one is also stunning.

A beautiful flat walk on a wide path will lead you to the lighthouse on Griffiths Island. Absolutely beautiful. I am so pleased we went in this walk. I was surprised by the beautiful scenery and waterholes that we came across. The lighthouse is very photogenic and the area has so much history. Absolutely stunning and well worth a visit! If you are going to continue your way around the island it is important to note that this is not flat. It requires scrambling over rocks and sand dunes while praying you don’t slip! Lots of fun but certainly not for those with mobility issues.

Choice of walking trails to reach the lighthouse. Pathways are well defined. Great views along the way, you might even meet some wildlife!

There are two main paths to the Griffith Island Lighthouse: ​The left path is the shorter and flatter route. ​The right path is the scenic route that takes you along the beach. This path requires navigating some boulders, but is otherwise a straightforward and easy walk.

Was great but I wish they let you know that you can’t get to it when tide is in unless you take the shorter walkway.

Great easy walk around the island. Great views. Lots of great photos opportunities

Nice beach for a walk. Usually a bit rougher (waves).

Scenic Strolls Await at East Beach, Port Fairy. East Beach in Port Fairy is a hidden gem for those seeking a tranquil coastal escape. With its expansive shoreline and picturesque views, it's the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll. The beach offers a serene atmosphere, ideal for unwinding and soaking in the natural beauty of the coastline. Whether you're wandering solo or with loved ones, you're sure to appreciate the calming ambiance and stunning vistas. Overall, East Beach is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to connect with nature and enjoy the simple pleasures of a seaside stroll.

Awesome beach not to rough long stretches for walking good parking

Amazing beach! The water was super clear the kids had the best time. Very, very clean beach, no litter.

Beautiful beach. During the summer season it is off-leash dog friendly, before 9am and after 6pm.

Great spot to get your feet wet, learn how to surf, or even fly a kite.

This is a great beach which also has a surf life saving club. The water does not get deep to quickly, so you can walk out quite far with it still being shallow. Not to mention the very clear light blue water.

If you’re in Port Fairy and you play golf, you gotta make time and play 18 holes here. Simply beautiful and right next to the water. So relaxing! Check out when competition days are and try to avoid them so that you can get a smoother run on the course. Staff are friendly and helpful too so great experience!

The best golf club with a public access for all Golf lover should play when they are in Melbourne, specifically when visiting Great Ocean road. The online booking was very easy and we were welcomed very well by staff at the pro shop. I love every single hole in the course. especially on the back 9, You will fall in love with the 12th, till the 16th. Make sure you enjoy that particular holes. I met a couple from local area and they are very nice showed me several unique spot on the course. Five stars golf class

Great course, great value, with about 6 holes on top of the dunes/water front with great views. The other holes are good but get a bit “cow paddock” during winter with soft fairways my ball kept getting plugged and covered in mud. The greens are PURE so good to putt on and fast! But as a result are generally flat and have little movement. Will definitely come back in summer

Fantastic links course, rolling fairways, uneven lies, fast greens and when the wind gets up- woah! A bit dry atm but tees and greens are in good condition. $70 for 18 holes, not cheap but the back nine is as scenic and challenging as a links course can be b

What a unique place. It has the power to transport you to north Europe, not just because its magnificent golf course and vistas but its friendly members. Club Captain not just share his wisdom on how to play the challenging course under windy conditions: Keep it Left at all cost; but also took a very picturesque picture of us. My favorite, the 18th hole what a Monster par 5, it even has its own Swilcan Bridge.

A nice course to play, although it can get windy here. It’s best to pick a nice day to go.

Absolutely loved this course. Well worth the drive. Holes 12 through 17 were absolutely stunning.

Great place to stroll about in port fairy,lots of boats,yachts,boat ramp,eatery,battery hill,breakwater for fishing

Clear water and very picturesque on a sunny day.

Beautiful scenery and every one is so friendly

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Located inside a 19th Century former undertaker’s building, Coffin Sally is a local hot spot for quality pizzas, local craft beers and wines. The delicious thin crust pizzas are lovingly made using the finest quality ingredients. We shared 4 pizzas and were very impressed! The atmosphere is upbeat, friendly and the staff are super welcoming and knowledgeable. The earthy design features lots of timber, stone and an eclectic mix of decor including skulls! A not to miss experience if you’re in Port Fairy!

The best pizza I've had and I have had a lot of pizza. I don't say it lightly. Each pizza had a distinct flavor. We had the Mexicana, Mushroom, and Capricciosa. Staff is very nice and accommodating. The decorations are very unique and give off a vibe of their own.

We cant recommend this place enough. If you want take away Pizza grab a drink in the groovey bar hidden behind the Pizza shop while you wait. If you want a few drinks, chill in a rad bar with awesome staff then order a delicious pizza. I'm fructose intolerant and they accommodated perfectly. The garlic prawn pizza can come with no garlic and no tomato sauce. I added ham and white anchovies 🤤. Bloody amazing. Mrs had the FIOR DI SALLY. Delicious. Great bases and fresh toppings. Definitely be back for more. Thank you everyone

Amazing little place in port fairy. Excellent pizzas, great cocktail jugs. Atmosphere is great. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definently recommend if you are going past.

Recommend: Mushroom pizza, fijian pizza, chicama chocolate stout Food was incredible!!!! and ambience was very hip, but the table was quite sticky.

Unassuming eatery serving delicious pizza. It’s not your typical pizza spot – there’s a cool, creative vibe that adds to the experience Definitely worth visiting if you’re in Port Fairy

The pizzas were very..very..delicious, although the prawn pizza didn't have many prawns on it... The base and pizza sauces were spot on. The menu would benefit from having some thick cut potatoes with rosemary and rock salt. The staff could have also been a little more welcoming and warm. The decor is really cool throughout.

To breakfast here again would be reason enough for another visit, though the cosy room with comfy bed and dormer window was its own recommendation. The absence of a TV was welcome (we watched the football on the screen at The Stump).

WARNING!!!! The care factor of the owners is zero! We’ve dined at The Merrijig a few times. Meals have been ok, but less than anticipated especially when the price is high. ( tough steak, uncooked pasta, salty salty food, unbalanced flavours, odd combinations, no real love on the plate) I’m a chef , so I feel my critique is somewhat valid. We’ve never brought our disappointments to staffs attention, as Siobhan and Leroy (who has left) have always made our evenings lovely, with their attention and friendly manner, we’ve enjoyed the vibe they create, especially in the front bar. Recently we managed to make a booking to stay the night. . . . Our room was canceled, they’d doubled book. Apparently eight other rooms were also double booked, how things happened is mind boggling) Liz and Tanya’s damage control was insulting. We were emailed about alternative accommodation, weren’t offered complimentary meals drinks, breakfast, nothing. When Liz finally answered the phone, she sarcastically passive aggressively understood and apologised. I suggested offering something complementary would have been appropriate, and was rudely told to come have a meal and stay, bring your dog, all on us. As if she’d really follow through with that offer. Ridiculous behaviour, unprofessional. We won’t be back! And Liz after letting me know, over and over and over that you’ve had 15 years in the industry you’d think you’d be able to get things right and manage mistakes more appropriately.

We could see the passion from the chef. The price was high for the amount of food we were served. The staff could have been more attentive, drinks were charged but not received. Water not topped up without asking. I also noticed that serving staff had an extremely soiled bandaid on her thumb that was in very close proximity to my food.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It's a quirky, characterful bed and breakfast with a great deal of history, so expect somewhat unusual room shapes, cluttered spaces and uneven floors! However this should not distract from the wonderfully friendly and efficient hosts, delicious home made breakfasts and perfect location to explore Port Fairy. My only criticism is that you can hear conversations in adjoining rooms but I guess that's an aspect of such as property. We enjoyed our stay very much and would highly recommend if you enjoy more than a plain motel.

We had a wonderful time staying overnight at Merrijig Inn. The food was excellent in the restaurant and all the staff couldn't do enough to accommodate us, we would thoroughly recommend staying at this querky, homely property . A fabulous experience !

This is a very well run place to stay The food is five star breakfast was superb I can’t rate this place too highly

Omg loved it here, accommodation is suoer cute and restaurant is fantastic! Country style accommodation, rustic and gorgeous little windows, full bath in room! Restaurant serving delicious food, service on point and authentic. Cheeky Italian guy was fun, all staff brilliant .... Run, dont walk here, tip book the restaurant to avoid disappointment

The seafood chowder was a favourite, we tried to re-make when we got home and it just wasn’t the same. Intimate atmosphere, perfect for couples or small groups. The staff were lovely and were able to fit us in even though our booking had been changed.

The only thing better than the service is the food. Blakes is a truly lovely experience, with amazing staff and a great menu. The seafood board is great value and recommended. Great list of wines and cocktails to pair!

Blakes Restaurant was a great experience in the area. We came without a reservation, and Donna was incredibly kind and welcoming – she even gave us a large table for six, just for the three of us, even though all other tables were already booked. I’d definitely suggest booking in advance. They offer two set menus: 2 courses for $70 or 3 courses for $90 (beverages not included). I started with the black seafood chowder, which was an excellent way to begin dinner, and for my main course I had the lamb with purée, broccoli, and spinach – simply delicious! The service was fantastic throughout. Donna not only made us feel at home but also gave us great tips about places to visit and things to do in the area. Truly a warm and memorable dining experience.

Blakes is such a wonderfully cozy and welcoming restaurant – it truly feels like home. Donna is the absolute gem of this place! She is always polite, tactful, attentive, and ready to help with anything. This is exactly the kind of service you hope for – warm and professional without being overwhelming. The food was outstanding in every way – beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. I ordered the beef steak, which was cooked exactly as I love it – simply perfect. The seafood cream chowder was divine. Donna recommended a Shiraz to pair with my steak, and it was spot on – a flawless match. My friends ordered the lamb, which was tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. After a week in Australia, this was without a doubt the best breakfast we’ve had! Bravo, Donna, and bravo Blakes! Highly recommended.

Great food. Tom cooks very well!

Exceptional food. Best seafood chowder we’ve ever eaten. For mains we all had fish - each had a different type (salmon, barramundi) but all beautifully cooked with crispy skin and generous sides

We had the three course dinner and could not speak highly enough of the quality of the food and service. We had entrées of Seafood Chowder, Soup and Prawns and mains of Eye Fillet and Lamb Rump and all were superb. Profiteroles and Crumble were also exceptional. All serves were generous, with locally sourced products and wine list whilst not extensive was more than adequate… and very well priced. Only disappointment was that after coming down at least once a year to Port Fairy for 25 years this was the first time we had tried Blakes! Will definitely be coming back!

Massaman beef was horrible, couldn’t eat a single bite. The beef was rock hard, dry and inedible. Roti was crispy and snapped like overcooked pastry. Thai fried rice was ok as was the chicken pad thai. Service was terrible, asked for water, got a bottle with no glasses until we got someones attention and asked. No serving utensils for any dish, empty drink bottles piled up, no one took them away even after they struggled to fit the food onto the table. Would only recommend if nothing else is open.

Dined in the restaurant 18 months ago and it was one of the best Thai meals we'd had. Returned looking forward to another great meal but they were doing takeaway only even though there was only one couple dining in the whole place. Food was a disappointment this time being very light on ingredients, swimming in sauce. Curry was tasty but more like laksa! The sweet and sour was similarly light on and lacked flavour. Unfortunately, we won't be returning despite friendly and helpful service.

Probably one of the best Thai meals I have had - and a wonderful unexpected treat in beautiful Port Fairy. We found Lemongrass in Bank Street during a walk around the town, and the locals confirmed that it was a great choice. Booking for dinner was important, as the place quickly filled up and there was a constant stream of takeaway orders. The food was excellent and very reasonable in price, and I would recommend the Massuman Curry - great flavour and very tender beef. Staff were lovely and service quick and efficient.

Great little restaurant in Pt Fairy. Excellent service from start to finish. The two front of house girls were efficient and very pleasant and everyone seemed to be enjoying the meals. I had the beef massaman curry and it was delicious. In peak season I would recommend booking as it is very popular. It was full when we were there off peak on a cold and windy night. Great value too.

Very happy that we’ve walked far enough on Bank Street and found this restaurant. We were only in town for a night and hadn’t booked anything for dinner. They took us in although the place was packed. We’ve got a table for two right away and were set for our orders in no time. The roasted duck red curry and the Barramundi fish were absolutely delicious, we loved every bite. Highly recommend to come here. Lovely staff and great food for very reasonable prices. Thank you!

Great value for money. Duck red curry was very tasty. Service was very good. Limited wine selection. Would definitely go back.

We had heard Lemongrass was the best Thai in Port Fairy and overall we were happy with the food. However, we did wait over an hour for the entree to arrive. In fairness, the menu DOES say that there’ll be a wait but, it WAS a long time. The chicken spring rolls were great and I highly recommend them. The chicken green curry was great but, the chicken was a little dry. I still enjoyed the meal overall. I liked the coconut rice which had more flavour than most. The fried fish with 3 sauces was very crispy, and I loved the apple strips with it.

Port Fairy was extremely busy on the Monday we visited due to the festival. We stopped by Bank St as it was the only place we could acquire a coffee in the throng! They had a machine outside doing takeaway, so we opted for that. Coffee wasn't the best, unfortunately. Food in cabinet inside looked great though

Bank St + Cafe is a wonderful spot for breakfast. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect place to start the day. The coffee is rich and flavorful, clearly made with care. Their Eggs Benedict with salmon is outstanding – perfectly cooked eggs, fresh salmon, and a delicious hollandaise sauce. It’s a timeless classic that they truly do justice to. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a great breakfast experience.

Great egg and bacon roll, one of the best I’ve ever had. The latte and iced latte was very good. As a lactose free person I was very pleased with the lactose free milk for my iced latte. Family said their food was great too. Well done 👍

We went to this cafe because of high rating on google review. After tasting their food, dessert or coffee that made us understand - Bank st+Co is deserved the high rating. The food are so tasty and coffee are great. If you visit cute little town at Port Fairy. You will regret if you missed this restaurant. Only note to the restaurant - the water tasted funny. It wasn't go well with anything else. Please change.

Me and my partner made a pitstop in the town for a break and came here for breakfast and a coffee. All of which was really great, didn’t expect to like the sweet potato on toast but it was really nice. Coffee was also great too!

Possibly the best eggs benedict I've ever had! Usually cafes serve sourdough with super hard crusts and is difficult to cut through, but what they used here was easily sliced with a butter knife and so tasty. I added a side of avocado and as they gave 3 pieces of bread, I got to have smashed avo on toast too 😉

Great atmosphere, great food, very busy and some line ups, so you know it's good.