Port Fairy | Battery Hill - www.zzdtravel.com

Home

/

/

Australia & the Pacific

/

Australia

/

/

Battery Hill

zzdtravel

分享 X Twitter Yahoo Mail LinkedIn Facebook Amazon Wish List Reddit Telegram Sina Weibo

May 19, 2024

　　Located across the bridge from Port Fairy's picturesque harbour, Battery Hill is worthy of exploration, with cannons and fortifications positioned here in 1887 to protect the town from the then perceived threat of Russian warships. Keep an eye out for the black wallabies that reside here. It was originally used as a flagstaff, so the commanding views don't disappoint.

Previous Article：Griffiths Island Next Article：Port Fairy History Centre

Must-see attractions

　　More attractive than it sounds, Pea Soup is a lovely little sheltered beach that's popular with families. ...

　　Safe for swimming, East Beach has a surf life-saving club and small waves to suit beginners. ...

　　Located across the bridge from Port Fairy's picturesque harbour, Battery Hill is worthy of exploration, with cannons and fortifications positioned here in 1887 to protect the town from the then perceived threat of Russian warships. Keep an eye out for the black wallabies that reside here. It was originally used...

Port Fairy History Centre

　　Housed in the old bluestone courthouse (complete with mannequins acting out a courtroom scene), this museum has shipping relics and old photos. 　　By appointment you can visit the nearby Mott's Cottage – one of the oldest buildings in town (c 1843). ...

Griffiths Island

　　Where the Moyne River meets the ocean, Griffiths Island is home to a protected short-tailed shearwater (mutton-bird) colony; they descend on the town each October and stay until April (dusk is the best time to visit) before commencing their extraordinary 15,000km northern migration to Alaska. The 3km circuit makes for...

　　Just outside Port Fairy is this family-run biodynamic winery that does free tastings in its tin shed, with a glass atrium so you can enjoy the views. There are tasty tapas dishes too, such as locally smoked eel or gin-cured ocean trout, as well as regional cheeses, charcuterie and locally...

　　Port Fairy's best gallery, set in a historic bank building, is run by the former curator of the Warrnambool Art Galley. The multi-room space exhibits contemporary works by local and national artists. It also has a bar, which runs weekends and most days in summer. ...

　　Back in the 1850s the town's port was one of the busiest in Australia, serving as the main departure point for ships heading to England laden with wool, gold and wheat. Today there's still plenty going on at this charming marina, from luxury yachts to the weather-worn fishing boats moored...

Related Information Recommendations

The Guide to Air Canada Premium Economy

How to Get the Best Value for Chase Unlimited Points

What is a ‘Type P’ Passport?

Inside San Francisco’s Expanded Centurion Lounge (Now Double Its Former Size)

6 Places to Cruise Without a Passport

Cathay Pacific vs. Singapore Airlines

What to Know Before Flying Southwest Airlines with Pets

How Delta Choice Benefits Work

About

Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings

Services

Login register contact us

zzdtravel Travel Travel Story Cruise Attractions

Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zzdtravel.com All Rights Reserved