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The White Hat Guide to Warrnambool & Port Fairy

This area includes Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Camperdown, Codrington, Yambuk, Orford, Tower hill, Killarney, Koroit and Mortlake. This is also the region in which the mysterious 'Mahogany Ship' is said to be buried.

Shell middens dating back 4000 years indicate Aboriginal presence in the region for at least that long.

Warrnambool Art Gallery

A diverse collection covering , Australian Colonial painting, Melbourne Modernism (c1930-50), European Salon painting and Contemporary Australian Prints. 


Port Fairy Historic Courthouse & Historical Society Museum

Features the original court furniture and permanent and temporary exhibitions on themes such as the early pioneers of the district, the era in Port Fairy, local shipping and shipwrecks, whaling and early pioneers

Gipps Street, Port Fairy
Loch Ard Gorge
Loch Ard Gorge
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum

A recreation of a coastal settlement fro the 19th century. This museum contains significant artefacts from the wreck of the Loch Ard near Port Campbell. Entry fees apply.
9am-5pm (last entry 4pm) daily (except Christmas Day)

 

Merris Street, - Warrnambool
Enquiries: (03) 5564 7841

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Events

Port Fairy Folk Festival

Workshops, concerts and stalls. The Port Fairy Folk Festival usually sells out well in advance, so book early.
6 to 9 March 2009

>Port Fairy -

Enquiries: (03) 5568 2227

Rhapsody in June Music Festival

Local music, workshops.
6 to 8 June 2009 (to be confirmed)

Port Fairy -

Enquiries: (03) 5568 2682

Markets

White Hat - THE place to find markets in Victoria

Over the years White Hat has become recognised as THE place to list and find markets in Melbourne & Victoria. With details on over 400 markets, users regularly tell us that the White Hat listing is the best and most comprehensive source of markets in Victoria available either on the web or in print.

Port Fairy Craft Market

Featuring craft and other goods
9am-2pm, 2nd Sat of month plus four Saturdays in Jan

 

- Port Fairy
Enquiries: (03) 5568 2681

Port Fairy Farmers' Market

8am - 2pm, 3rd Saturday of month

 

Railway Place, - Port Fairy
(Mel ref 626 C8) Enquiries: 0402 096 905

Warrnambool Hillside Market

An outdoor market selling a range of quality goods including craft and produce. The most picturesque market in the area with sites of high quality craft and produce. Free entry.
10am to 2pm, 2nd Sunday of month (Nov to April

 

Flagstaff Hill, Merri St, - Warrnambool
(Mel ref 626 D8) Enquiries: (03) 5562 2695

Warrnambool Mill Markets

A market operated in the same style as the mills markets in Newtown and Daylesford. Stalls are available on a monthly lease and you will find all manner of clothing, jewellery, antiques, collectables and bric-a-brac. The market is located in the factory and gardens created by Fletcher Jones.

 

Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway - Warrnambool
Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060

Warrnambool Spirit of the Sea Market

Held in the delightful area of Lake Pertobe - a colourful and mixed outdoor market held just once a year.
14 January 2007

 

- Warrnambool
Enquiries: (03) 5562 2695

Warrnambool Undercover Market

A variety market.
8.30am-1pm, Sundays (except last Sun in Oct)

 

Cattle Pavillion, Showgrounds Reserve, Koroit Street, - Warrnambool
(Mel ref 626 D8) Enquiries: 0418 528 927

Please note that the above are the official trading hours. At many markets, a number of stalls close early, so you need to be there well before official closing time.

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Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Craftalive 2007

Featuring seminars, workshops, kids craft, needlework,, quilting, jewellery, ceramics, patchwork, body care products, gourmet products. lifestyle products, teddy bears and craft supplies.
April 2008 ? Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit St, Warrnambool

Gnatannwarr Multicultural Festival

This festival (previously known as the Tarerer Festival) promotes local indigenous culture through song and dance.
March 2008 ? Warrnambool Performing Arts and Conference Centre, Warrnambool

Koroit Irish Festival

Poetry, history music and dance highlighting the Irish heritage of the area. Associated with the festival is a marlet which runs from 9am to 4pm.
April 2009 ? Koroit

Moyneyana Festival

An annual community festival which has been running since 1948 and adopted the name "Moyneyana" in 1960. Highlights include the New Years Eve Procession, historic walks, historic buildings open days, a Summer Fair and much more.
January 2009 ? Port Fairy

Oktoberfest

The traditional German festival with entertainment, competitions and beers.
October 2008 ? Warrnambool Show Grounds, Koroit Street, Warrnambool

Port Fairy Book Fair

Meet the authors, discuss their books, thousands of new and second hand books for sale, exhibitions, children's activities, theatre, music and art displays.
September 2008 ? Port Fairy

Portland Dahlia Festival

Dahlias and other cut flowers on display.
March 2009 ? Portland Civic Hall, Bentwick Street, Portland

The Port Fairy Spring Music Festival

A festival featuring classical and contemporary music.
October 2008 ? Port Fairy

Warrnambool Fun 4 Kids Festival

Interactive theatre, entertainment, dance, literature and activities. Ticket enquiries on (03) 5562 4044
July 2009 ? Warrnambool

Wrrini Youth Festival

Activities and entertainment for the youth of Warrnambool.
February 2009 ? various venues, Warrnambool

Wunta Fiesta

The organisers claim this to be the largest community festival in south west Victoria and we at White Hat have no reason to disbelieve them). Food, wine, music, activities and entertainment. There will be a market at Lake Pertrobe on the Sunday from 11am to 6pm.
February 2009 ? Warrnambool
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".
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