Port Fairy and Beyond

Port Fairy and Beyond

** Late posting

Written in January 2020, before pandemic days...

Serendip, former name of Ceylon. From it, the word Serendipity was coined which refers to accidental good discovery. Or, simply, stumbling upon something good.

And last Saturday, we had good discoveries when we travelled to Port Fairy, Warrnambool and Peterborough, some 290 kilometers away from Melbourne.

In Port Fairy, its lovely port rivals the ports of Finland, Norway, Denmark, etc. One can see classic boats moored at its jetty.

In Warrnambool, the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is incomparable. It is a re-creation of a seaside village in the 1870s.

In Peterborough, the Bay of Martyrs and The Grotto are good discoveries. One sees unusual limestone stacks plus an eyeshot of the rugged coastline.

On our way home, we took the shorter Colac-Melbourne route with picturesque views of the countryside. Much as we wanted to take more photos, our cameras were blinking red. And at the sight of a Red Rooster outlet, we stopped and treated ourselves to its much talked about roast chicken. It was so good I had another order.

Konted

Port Fairy was voted world's most liveable town in 2012.

Port Fairy's harbour

Vacation homes at Port Fairy

The harbour area is one of the most visited places in Port Fairy.

Port Fairy's harbour

Port Fairy's harbour

Port Fairy lies at the mouth of Moyne River.

Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Fish n Chips at Port Fairy

Port Fairy

Approaching Griffiths Island

Moyneyana Festival is an almost one-month long festival at Port Fairy.

Part of the Moyneyana Festival

Most popular ice cream in the southwest region of Victoria

At the town proper of Port Fairy

About 22 kms. from Port Fairy is the coastal .City of Warrnambool.

The Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Warrnambool.

The Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is a re-creation of a seaside village in the 1870s.

The lighthouse at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village in Warrnambool.

One can reach Peterborough via the Great Ocean Road in southwest Victoria.

The Bay of Martyrs at Peterborough

At the Bay of Martyrs in Peterborough

The Grotto at Peterborough

The Grotto includes rock formations at the southwest coast of Peterborough

At the Grotto in Peterborough

The Grotto at Peterborough

Road safety reminder at Peterborough

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The Old Goulburn Bridge At Seymour

The Old Goulburn Bridge At Seymour

** Late posting

Written in January 2020, before pandemic days...

About 104 kilometers north of Melbourne is the town of Seymour. It is located on the banks of the famed Goulburn River and within the Goulburn Valley, otherwise known as "the valley of a thousand hills".

Now, what is so special about Seymour and the Old Goulburn Bridge? In the old days, those travelling from Melbourne to Sydney would have to cross the Old Goulburn Bridge in Seymour. There was still no freeway bypass then.

When in Seymour, do not be alarmed when you see an Armored Personnel Carrier, an Anti-Aircraft Gun, a Huey Helicopter, a Howitzer or a Centurion Tank at the town proper. Seymour serves as the training center of the Australian Army. During WWI & II and during the Vietnam War, Australian soldiers were in the forefront.

Now u know !! 

- Konted

Road leading to the Old Goulburn Bridge in Seymour, Victoria

The historic Old Goulburn Bridge in Seymour, Victoria

The Old Goulburn Bridge is presently being rehabilitated.

                      The Old Goulburn Bridge is one of the most photographed structures in Victoria.

The Goulburn River is the longest river in the State of Victoria.

Camping is allowed near the banks of the Goulburn River

Armored Personnel Carrier at the town proper of Seymour in Victoria

Armored Personnel Carrier at the town proper of Seymour in Victoria

Anti-Aircraft Gun at Seymour in Victoria

Centurion Tank at Seymour in Victoria

The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk 

The Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk is dedicated to the over 60.000 men and women who served in the Vietnam War.

Part of the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk in Seymour, Victoria

Howitzer at Seymour in Victoria

Howitzer at Seymour in Victoria

A Huey Helicopter used during the Vietnam War

Seymour is known for its collection of vintage locomotives.

This was the typical jail in the old days where persons were held in custody while waiting for trial.

Old Courthouse turned into a Visitors Information Center

Christ Church of Seymour

Presbyterian Church

The V-Line trip to Melbourne starts here and ends at Southern Cross at Melbourne's Central Business District. 

Seymour is jump off point to other tourist destinations in the Goulburn Valley. 

Security reminder at Seymour Train Station

At Seymour Train Station

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