The Central Motel in Port Fairy is located right in the heart of beautiful Port Fairy - one of the Great Ocean Roads most interesting seaside villages. You will find our Port Fairy accommodation tucked away in a quiet cul de sac just off the main street. Our charming bluestone building is set amongst a delightful garden setting.

Port Fairy's Central Motel offers affordable you 3.5 star accommodation with 19 units including one with wheelchair access. All rooms have queen size beds and wireless broadband will keep you connected anywhere on the grounds. The Central Motel offers guests a barbeque and outdoor setting where you can reflect on your day's events and plan your next day's adventures. Our experienced staff will offer you a friendly welcome and ensure your stay in Port Fairy is relaxing and memorable.

Once rejuvenated in our comfy beds you are able to step out onto Sackville Street and be amongst the boutiques, cafes, hotels, galleries and restaurants that make up the very essence of Port Fairy. From Central Motel, it is an easy drive to the 12 Apostles, Warrnambool and other Great Ocean Road highlights.

Central Motel in a Member of Golden Chain Motels

Things to see and do in Port Fairy

Port Fairy is a key feature of the Shipwreck Coast and Great Ocean Road and Home of the internationally renowned Port Fairy Folk Festival. There’s something for everyone in Port Fairy, so leave the car secure in The Central’s car park and go explore all Port Fairy has to offer.

• Stroll along the historic wharf beside the beautiful Moyne River where you will find Port Fairy's fishing fleets and pleasure craft.
• Pick up a ‘Historic Walk’ map from the Visitor Centre and take a walking tour of 30 historic buildings and locations.
• Watch the local catch being unloaded at Fisherman’s Wharf
• Explore Griffiths Island to see the spectacle of thousands of mutton birds flying in at dusk to feed their young (nesting September–May)
• Take a cruise out to the seal colony on Lady Julia Percy Island
• Try some fishing – bay, river and surf
• Swim and surf at East Beach
• Follow the track to the lighthouse on the point at Griffiths Island 
• Visit the Port Fairy historical museum for a glimpse of the town’s early days 
• Search for the Mahogany Ship, believed to be buried in sand east of the town
• Browse through an eclectic range of shops and galleries 
• Play a round of golf on a course consistently ranked within the '25 Best Public Access Courses in Australia' this classic links style course winds its way through unspoilt sand dunes and provides spectacular views of the Southern Ocean 
• Feast on fine local fare in our world class cafés and restaurants 
• Picnic or barbecue at the foreshore reserve 
• See abundant native wildlife at the Tower Hill State Game Reserve, Victoria’s first national park
• Learn to surf
• Spend an inspiring day doing the ‘Art Walk’ and visit the many painters, glass artists, textile designers, printmakers, and sculptors in town
• Check out the open air market on the Village Green most Saturday mornings to sample the local produce 
• Cyclists haven't been forgotten either as the first sections of the Port Fairy - Koroit - Warrnambool Rail Trail are well underway. The rail trail is due for completion at the end of 2009 but there are sections that you can use already

Finding Our Port Fairy Motel

Port Fairy is just three and quarter hours west of Melbourne. Travel by car via the Princes Highway, or take the scenic route via the Great Ocean Road, 6 hour drive. Daily rail and coach services are available from Melbourne.

The Central Motel is located in the middle of Sackville Street, the main street of Port Fairy. The laneway entrance is located next to the Chinese Restaurant which is across the road from Brookes Home Timber and Hardware (also known as Betta Electrical).

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