A long weekend road trip to a cute coastal town.. sign us up! This kind of multi-day getaway is definitely a 2 Cups of Travel favourite, and to pair it with a friends wedding and some quality family time.. even better. The destination for our long weekend stay was Port Fairy, the gorgeous coastal town at the edge of the Great Ocean Road, right near the South Australian border. For those that haven’t visited coastal towns like Port Fairy, we highly encourage you to visit. Read on for some highlights from the long weekend, and a few top picks to consider if you visit Port Fairy for a road trip or long weekend stay!
6 things we loved from our long weekend visit to Port Fairy
Exploring the cute Port Fairy town..
The Port Fairy town is a quintessential coastal town.. sleepy, wide streets, a picturesque harbour, a few beaches (see below), and a town that you can easily walk around. We stayed within a short walk from the Port Fairy town, and found the main town area very walkable. The pubs, restaurants, cafe’s, small shops.. all of them a quaint and photogenic. We recommend you take a stroll through the town, down to the harbour, and soak up the ‘cute town’ vibes.
The stunning Port Fairy beaches
With 2 main beaches, Port Fairy has a beautiful long white sand “East Beach” with calm waters. This is perfect for a walk or a swim, and definitely one to check out (we did multiple times!). There is also the Southcombe Beach, with a little more rugged views and surf breaks. Both are unique and definitely worth visiting. In summer/peak times, the East Beach has a surf lifesaving club and is patrolled. Both beaches are located ~10minute walk from the heart of Port Fairy.
Great coffee in Port Fairy!
You know that 2 Cups of Travel search out the best coffee in any town we visit. Port Fairy has many great options to satisfy those caffeine cravings. Here are a few of our favourites:
- Port Fairy Coffee Roasters: a coffee roaster is always a good option, and this little shopfront is perfect for your morning takeaway specialty coffee as you walk the town of the beaches.
- Bank Street & Co: One of the most popular and “bankable” coffee’s in Port Fairy. We visited multiple times.
- Borough Chambers: Another top pick along Bank Street. Situated in the old bank building, with great coffee!
Check out the local market!
A country or coastal town often has a great market, and Port Fairy definitely delivered. The Port Fairy Community market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month between 9am-1pm. Offering local produce, good food and handmade goods. Worth a visit!
A few great places to eat in Port Fairy!
There’s heaps of great places to eat in Port Fairy. Here are a few we loved and think you should check out.
- Koda Deli: This was our favourite.. excellent sandwiches with freshly made focaccia. It’s a perfect lunch option!
- The Oak and Anchor: this hotel / pub has elevated food and a great spot for a beer.
- Conlan’s Wine Store: A higher-end option for great food in Port Fairy.
- Coffin Sallys: This place is known for the Pizza and atmosphere!
- Gipps Street Fish and Chips: freshly caught fish on the harbour.. sign us up!
- The pubs are also good options, with pubs like the historic Caledonian Inn or the Victoria Hotel.
Family moments and a wedding!
We were accompanied on the weekend away by Ky’s parents to spend some quality time together, and help out with the little man (Luca) while Ky and Tess were at a friend’s wedding. Overall, the family moments were wholesome, and the wedding was such a fun vibe!
Where to stay in Port Fairy?
We highly recommend you stay within walking distance of the Port Fairy town, as everything is walkable, and the easy in / out nature of staying close is definitely a benefit!
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