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Port Fairy Itinerary

18th May, 2023By Gayle Tout filed in Member Updates

We're visiting the Victorian coastal town of Port Fairy for our first weekend away of the year.

Friday Night - 19th May

Sunset 5.26pm

6.00pm
Dinner at Star of the West Hotel
76 Sackville Street, Port Fairy

8.00am - 8.30am
Possible astro shoot and light painting, Griffith Island which is just a short drive down the end of the Gipps Street/Ocean Drive.
Plenty of parking and public toilets.
1.25km walk to Lighthouse - flat and easy walk.

Saturday 20th May

7.00am
Meet in the front of the Wharf
29 Gipps Street - bring tripod.
Plenty of parking for Sunrise shoot.

Sunrise 7.20am

Breakfast at your leisure.
Plenty of cafes in Port Fairy or self-cater.
Saturday morning market in the park next to the Information Centre. Bottom end of Bank Street.

10.30am
Meet on the corner of Gipps Street and Campbell Street for historic buildings walk.
There is a lane at the bottom end of Cox Street through to the river - there is a walk along the river.

12.30pm – 2.00pm - Lunch - Plenty of cafes in town.

2.00pm – 5.30pm
Visit the Port Fairy Lighthouse in daylight hours which is on Griffith Island. Easy walk - flat.
Could drive to The Crags - only a short drive away. (Just a suggestion)

Sunset 5.25pm

6.00pm
Dinner at Star of the West Hotel
76 Sackville Street, Port Fairy.
Those doing Gill Fry's workshop might want to go a little earlier as you need to meet Gill at 7.00 but it is not far away.

8.00pm (tbc)
Balance of Members who are interested - possible astro/night shots
2 old chimneys and an old building on a private property.
We have permission to access.
Location to be provided at dinner.

Sunday 20th May

7.00am
Meet Beach Street - East Beach for sunrise shoot. (TBC)
After sunrise shoot, breakfast at your leisure.

Sunrise 7.20am

10.00am Tower Hill
18km west of Warrnambool.
Visitors centre open 10am–4pm.
4 walks ranging from 20 minutes to 1 hour return.
Cafe and toilets at the Visitors Centre.

The above is subject to change but I will advise if there are any. If those not doing Gill's workshop decide at the last minute to attend, there are still two spots available.

Upcoming

Workshop: Paper Bag Challenge

A fun activity where teams are presented with a mystery object to photograph as creatively as possible. Props, lighting, backgrounds, models etc are encouraged. Bring your camera gear, a laptop (if you have one) and any props you think might be handy.

The images will then be presented and critiqued with a winning image selected by all in attendance.

Walker Close Community Centre

25th November 2025 7:30 pm

Judging: End of Year Awards & Dinner

Join us for a night of fun as we award our winners from the year. Awards are given for aggregate point winners and for the images of the year.

For the new members, we have spit roasted meats and salads brought into the Clubrooms. We have found that this works really well as it gives members a chance to chat prior to the EOY Awards presentations. You can bring along some wine/beer and some of the members bring a dessert to share.

Price for the meal is $18.00, please pay into our bank account by November 22nd, with your member number and name as reference: eg: 013Malbon

Walker Close Community Centre

9th December 2025 7:30 pm