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
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Muesum
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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. |
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9am-5pm (last entry 4pm) daily (except Christmas Day) |
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Merris Street,
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Enquiries: (03) 5564 7841 |
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Port Fairy Folk Festival
Workshops, concerts and stalls. The Port Fairy Folk Festival usually sells out well in advance, so White Hat advises that you should book early. |
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7th to 10th March 2014 |
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Enquiries: (03) 5568 2227 |
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Port Fairy Craft Market
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Featuring craft and other goods |
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9am-2pm, 2nd Sat of month plus four Saturdays in Jan |
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Port Fairy |
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Enquiries: (03) 5568 2681 |
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Port Fairy Farmers' Market
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8am - 2pm, 3rd Saturday of month |
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Railway Place,
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Port Fairy |
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(Mel ref 626 C8) |
Enquiries: 0402 096 905 |
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Portland Bentinck Street Sunday Markets
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Home made cakes & slices and sausage rolls. Flowers, Plants, Craft, Food.
BBQ/Sausage Sizzle. New stall holders' welcome - no trash please. More details
at Portland Bentinck Street
Sunday Markets. An extra Christmas market on 21st December 2009. |
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10am to 4pm, 2nd Sunday of month (Sept to April) |
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Bentinck Street Lawns
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Portland |
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Enquiries: (03) 5523 2953 |
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Warrnambool Hillside Market
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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. |
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10am to 2pm, 2nd Sunday of month (Nov to April |
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Flagstaff Hill, Merri St,
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(Mel ref 626 D8) |
Enquiries: (03) 5562 2695 |
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Warrnambool Mill Markets
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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. |
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Fletcher Jones Gardens, Princes Highway
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Warrnambool |
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 5060 |
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Warrnambool Spirit of the Sea Market
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Held in the delightful area of Lake Pertobe - a colourful and mixed outdoor market held just once a year. |
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14 January 2007 |
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Enquiries: (03) 5562 2695 |
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Warrnambool Undercover Market
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This market has a range of bric-a-brac and variety goods. White Hat can particularly recommend the fresh flowers and produces sold by farmers off the bck of their trucks at this typical down-to-earth country market. Despite the name of the market, there are also a number of outdoor stalls in fine weather. No dogs are allowed. |
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8.30am to 1pm, Sundays (except last Sun in Oct) |
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Cattle Pavillion, Showgrounds Reserve, Koroit Street
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Enquiries: 0418 528 927 |
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Gnatannwarr Multicultural Festival
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This festival (previously known as the Tarerer Festival) promotes local indigenous culture through song and dance. |
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Warrnambool Performing Arts and Conference Centre, Warrnambool |
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Koroit Irish Festival
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Poetry, history music and dance highlighting the Irish heritage of the area. |
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Moyneyana Festival
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An annual community festival which has been running since 1948 and adopted the name "Moyneyana" in 1960. Highlights include the New Years Eve Procession, Australia Day activities historic walks, historic buildings open days, a Summer Fair and much more. |
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The Port Fairy Spring Music Festival
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A festival featuring classical and contemporary music. |
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Warrnambool Fun 4 Kids Festival
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Creative, imaginative, funny, fascinating, comical, inventive, unconventional, original, visual, moving, charming, engaging, massive, exciting - a festival like you have never experienced before. |
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