BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park: Your Shipwreck Coast Playground
Contact & Location
Address: 115 Princes Highway, Port Fairy, VIC 3284, Australia
Phone: (03) 5568 1145
Email: contact@big4portfairy.com.au
Website: www.big4portfairy.com.au
GPS Coordinates: -38.37502967991557, 142.23032515480227
Park Information
Rating: (4.6 stars)
- Powered & Unpowered Sites: A full range of powered, ensuite, and unpowered sites are available.
- Mobile Phone Coverage: Excellent coverage from all major carriers.
- Generator Use: Not permitted.
- Suitable For: Caravans, Motorhomes, Tents, Big Rigs, and Cabin stays.
- Open Fires: Not permitted. BBQ facilities are provided.
- Access: Sealed road, directly on the Princes Highway.
- Site Surface: Grass and slab sites.
- Pet Friendly: Yes, pets are welcome on sites. Conditions apply and they are not permitted in cabins.
- Fishing: Excellent fishing from the wharves on the Moyne River and local surf beaches.
- Short Walks: A pleasant walk or cycle into the historic town centre and to the Moyne River.
Park Features & Facilities
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Mega pump track for bikes and scooters
- First-class mini-golf course
- Giant jumping pillow
- Indoor playroom for toddlers
- Large recreation/games room
- Half-court tennis and basketball
- On-site dump point
Essentials to Bring
- Drinking water hose and grey water hose
- 15 amp power lead
- Levelling blocks
- Bikes, scooters, and helmets for the pump track
- Swimwear for the indoor pool
- Fishing gear and a Victorian fishing licence
Explore the Local Area
Pubs & Places to Eat
- The Stump (Caledonian Inn): Victoria’s oldest continuously licensed pub, full of character (Approx. 2 km)
- Star of the West Hotel: A classic, family-friendly pub with a great bistro (Approx. 2 km)
- Merrijig Kitchen: Acclaimed restaurant offering fine dining in a historic inn (Approx. 2.5 km)
Local Attractions
- Griffiths Island & Lighthouse: A beautiful walk to see the lighthouse and a large colony of shearwaters (dusk, Sep-Apr) (Approx. 3 km)
- Port Fairy Wharf: A bustling fishing port where you can watch the fleet come in (Approx. 2.5 km)
- Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve: Explore a dormant volcano crater home to koalas, emus, and kangaroos (Approx. 16 km)
- Port Fairy Folk Festival: A world-renowned music festival held annually in March.
Nearby Parks & Services
Alternate Caravan Parks
- Gardens Caravan Park (Port Fairy): (Approx. 2 km)
- Southcombe Caravan Park (Port Fairy): (Approx. 3 km)
- Killarney Beach Caravan Park: (Approx. 10 km)
Alternate Free Camps
- Mount Shadwell Quarry, Mortlake: Free camping area, popular for fossicking for olivine (Approx. 50 km)
- Hawkesdale Rest Area: Basic roadside stop suitable for self-contained vehicles (Approx. 25 km)
- Toolong Recreation Reserve: Low-cost camping with basic facilities (Approx. 15 km)
Nearest Dump Points
- BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park: On-site for guests.
- Gardens Caravan Park Public Dump Point: Bank Street, Port Fairy (Approx. 2 km)
- Warrnambool Showgrounds Public Dump Point: (Approx. 28 km)
Nearest Petrol Station
- BP Port Fairy: 85 Regent Street (Approx. 1.5 km)
- Shell (Coles Express): 43 Princes Highway (Approx. 2 km)
Nearest Alternate Drinking Water Resupply
- The park provides potable town water to all sites.
- Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre: Public taps are often available for filling bottles (Approx. 2 km)
Seasonal Weather Guide
Summer (Dec – Feb)
Comfortable and warm, perfect for enjoying the town’s beautiful beaches. The town is lively with the summer holiday crowd. Average max temperature: 21-22°C.
Autumn (Mar – May)
Mild, clear days make this an ideal time for walking, fishing, and exploring the historic streets with fewer people. Average max temperature: 16-20°C.
Winter (Jun – Aug)
Cool, brisk, and often wonderfully dramatic with wild seas. A great time to spot whales and enjoy cosy pubs. Average max temperature: 13-14°C.
Spring (Sep – Nov)
Mild and refreshing. See the return of the shearwaters to Griffiths Island and enjoy the green countryside. Average max temperature: 15-18°C.