Visit Moyne
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Moyne
A stay in Moyne Shire lets you experience everyday life — from meeting locals and exploring neighbourhoods, schools and services to enjoying the slower pace and connection to nature — making it the perfect way to try before you buy.
300 Days of good surf
#1 World’s most liveable community
Producing 1/3 of the state’s dairy, beef & wool output
Covers 5,480 km² (the size of 4 Geelongs or 7 Singapores)
~3 Hours from Melbourne
Victoria’s lowest unemployment rate (1.3%)
Mild temperatures year-round (summers 20–24°C. winters 8–14°C)
6,950 jobs and growing
$1.5 billion Gross Regional Product
$120M Annual visitor expenditure
40+ Annual events and festivals
17,374 Population
Average age 45
130,000 dairy cows in Moyne Shire
300 Days of good surf #1 World’s most liveable community Producing 1/3 of the state’s dairy, beef & wool output Covers 5,480 km² (the size of 4 Geelongs or 7 Singapores) ~3 Hours from Melbourne Victoria’s lowest unemployment rate (1.3%) Mild temperatures year-round (summers 20–24°C. winters 8–14°C) 6,950 jobs and growing $1.5 billion Gross Regional Product $120M Annual visitor expenditure 40+ Annual events and festivals 17,374 Population Average age 45 130,000 dairy cows in Moyne Shire
Getting Here Is Easy
Moyne is an easy journey from both Melbourne and Adelaide, making it perfect for a long weekend, working holiday or extended stay.
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Travel via the scenic Hamilton Highway through Geelong and Mortlake. The journey is approximately 288 km and takes around 3.5 hours.
The most direct route is via the Princes Freeway (M1) and Hamilton Highway (B140).
For a more leisurely option, take the coastal route from Torquay along the iconic Great Ocean Road — it’s a few hours longer, but well worth the time.
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Continue west along the Great Ocean Road to Allansford, then travel through Warrnambool to Port Fairy.
The trip is approximately 100 km and takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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Travel along the Dukes Highway, turning south at Keith onto Riddoch Highway. After arriving in Mount Gambier, head east along the Princes Highway directly to Port Fairy.
The journey is approximately 575 km and takes around 6.5 hours. -
Travel with V/Line from Melbourne to Warrnambool via the Melbourne rail network. From Warrnambool, a coach service connects directly to Port Fairy.
The full journey takes approximately four hours. -
If you’re self-driving, remember to plan regular breaks to avoid fatigue. The TAC Pause Stop program, run in partnership with the Victoria Tourism Industry Council, offers pop-up rest stops at selected Visitor Information Centres throughout the year — a great chance to stretch, refresh and recharge before continuing your journey.
Start in Port Fairy
Port Fairy is often the first stop — and the moment people fall in love with the simplicity of Moyne Shire lifestyle, it’s also where you will find the Port Fairy and Region Visitor Information Centre, a hub for all local information.
With its historic streets, scenic beaches, coastal walking trails and vibrant cultural calendar, it’s easy to imagine everyday life here. Wander Griffiths Island, cycle around town, enjoy local food and watch the sun set over the Southern Ocean — then ask yourself:
Could this be home?
Plan Your Stay
Would you prefer a tree change over a Port Fairy sea change?
The friendly team at our Visitor Information Centre can help tailor an itinerary that explores our smaller country townships and rural communities — all based on what matters most to you. The centre is open 7 days a week — our local experts are ready to help you plan your stay.
Port Fairy & Region Visitor Information Centre
📍 21 Bank Street, Port Fairy
📞 (03) 5568 2682
✉️ vic @moyne.vic.gov.au
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