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Welcome to BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park

Welcome to BIG4 Port Fairy Holiday Park we are providing you with this guide on things to do in the park and importantly on where you can indulge in the great food, coffee and wine available in and around Port Fairy. So read on for that sort of information including the all-important Free Wi-Fi Password.

You can check out our 'What`s Local' page to get into planning your stay with us. There is some great info here so make sure you grab a cuppa or something a little stronger to take it all in.

At BIG4 Port Fairy we love a chat so if you are that way inclined pop up to reception or just ask one of the staff as you come across them in the park for that all important local knowledge.

Of course, despite best laid plans and preparations sometimes things can go awry, especially after hours so if you come across any issues that need immediate attention, please call 03 5568 1145 or the after-hours number 0427 852 129 if you need to outsode of normal office hours. We are here for you and prefer to resolve your concerns immediately.

The Fun Stuff

Indoor Heated Pool

Pool hours are 9.00am to 6pm. Children need to be supervised at all times. Infants must wear a pool nappy (available at reception). No food or glass permitted within the pool area.

Monkeys and Mermaids Playland

Monkey’s & Mermaid’s is for children 5 & under only, all children must be supervised at all times by an adult. Older siblings over the age of 5 are not permitted inside but can play on outside playground. The equipment inside this facility is only designed for this particular age group. No food or drink inside play area, socks to be worn at all times. This room is monitored by the office staff.

Jumping Pillow

The Jumping Pillow is inflated at 9:00am and deflates at sunset.
The Jumping Pillow is great fun but there are a few rules to follow;
- Please do not wear your shoes
- No jumping near the edge
- No bikes/scooters are to be near the pillow
- Please consider younger children when on the pillow; do not jump too high or too close to them.
- During busy periods, times may be allocated for younger and older children.

Go Kart (pedal) Hire

Karts available at reception. Helmets are to be worn at all times. No bike will be hired until the disclaimer has been read and signed.

DVD & Board Game Hire

DVDs are available for hire from reception. $3 per DVD, board games & puzzles are FOC.

Basketball Backboards - Tennis

Are located on the tennis court (behind pump track). Basketballs, tennis racquets and balls are available from reception. Balls that end up in the neighbouring property will be thrown back later.

BBQs

There are 3 BBQ areas in the park. Please leave the BBQs in the same state as you would wish to find them.

Camp Kitchen

Is located in the middle of the park near the amenities block. To use the BBQs in the camp kitchen you will need to press the button which is located on the wall. Please leave them in the state you wish to find them. There is a book swap located in the camp kitchen, please feel free to swap books you have already read or leave any unwanted books for fellow travellers. Camp kitchen is open until 10pm, any noise must cease after this time.

Pump Track

Pump Track Open 9.30am daily. May close if the track becomes wet and unsafe for use.

Pancake Breakfast

Every Saturday of Victorian School Holidays and Long Weekend in the Camp Kitchen at 9:00 - 9:30am. Please bring a plate.

Recreation Room

Located next to reception. Open from 9.30am. Change for machines is available at reception.

Kiosk

The reception has a small kiosk. Milk, laundry powder, pegs, sauce, cooking oil chips, lollies etc

Bicycles/Scooters/Rollerblades

Helmets must be worn when riding in the park. Bikes are not to be ridden around the speed hump or near the boom gates. There is a bike/scooter area for parking near the top BBQs. Skateboards are not permitted in the park. No bikes/scooters to be ridden after dark for everyone’s safety.

Bicycle Hire - E-Bikes Available

Available at reception. Bikes can be hired hourly, daily or a weekly rate can be arranged. Helmets are to be worn at all times. No bike will be hired until the disclaimer has been read and signed. Disclaimers can be found in the back of this compendium.

Movie Hire

Movies may be hired from reception. During Victorian school holidays movies are run each evening in the Shearwater room.

Barista Coffee at Reception

Lovely Coffee makes for great holidays. So just pop up and grab yours, no need to go anywhere else.

Free WiFi

Free unlimited W-Fi is available throughout the park.
To connect use the following password below – using lowercase alphabet.

goodtimes

Troubleshooting Tips: Wi-Fi signal stronger at front of park, try connecting there.
Forget network & try again or turn mobile on aeroplane mode, turn off mobile & turn back on, take off aeroplane mode then connect to BIG4 Port Fairy.

Kids Club

Is held in the function room during the Victorian school holidays. It runs from Monday to Saturday. Children are free to come and go as they wish. Parents are encouraged to stay. Bookings are essential.

Pets

Dogs allowed at managers discretion. At BIG4 Port fairy we recognise that it sometimes difficult to leave your furry friend at home while you travel. The great news is that your trip to BIG4 Port Fairy can now include your dog all year round. All we ask is for you to comply with the terms and conditions of having your pets stay with you. We look forward to seeing all the family have a great time at Port Fairy.

Food and Wine

Port Fairy Dining and Take Away Guide

Dine out Recommendation: Gregory’s Café/Restaurant

Take Away Recommendation: Alexo’s Pizza, Stir Fry & Curry (Delivers to front of park)

Name	Address	Phone Number	Type of Food
*CAFES*
Oak & Anchor	9 Bank St	5568 3222	Café/Bar - Cakes, coffee, and light lunches - shared plates
Bank St and Co	28 Bank St	5568 1610	Breakfast, lunches, coffee, and cakes
Cobb’s Bakery	25 Bank St	5568 1713	Largest range of home-baked goods. Dine in bakery house or gardens
Rebecca’s Café & Ice Creamery	70-72 Sackville St	5568 2533	Trendy, modern Australian hearty meals. Breakfast, lunch, cakes, and coffee. Handmade ice cream
Hub at Port Fairy	Corner Bank & Sackville St	5568 1713	Coffee, cake, and dessert along with a seasonal menu
The Mill	42 Sackville St	5568 1429	Breakfast, lunch coffee and cakes
Charlie’s on the East @ Port Fairy	4 Hughes Ave	5568 2885	Breakfast, lunch and takeaway available
Basalt Winery	1311 Princess Highway	5568 7442	Dine from breakfast. Coffee and cakes/ desserts. Try a glass of wine or boutique beer.
The Village Bakery	Bank St	5568 1660	Selection of pastries and bakery
The Farmer’s Wife	Sackville St near Pash, down laneway	5568 2843	Selection of light lunches and cakes, coffee
Time and Tide	Thistle Place	5568 2134	High Tea - open selected times

*RESTAURANTS*
Conlans Wine Store	54 Bank St	5568 2582	Fresh local products
The Belfast	20 Bank St	5568 3058	Strong focus on premium steaks and local seafood/craft beers & local wines
Four Seasons Chinese Restaurant	58 Sackville St	5568 1889	Chinese cuisine & takeaway
Yellow House Thai	19 Bank Street	5568 3322	Authentic Thai cuisine
Lemongrass Thai	55 Bank St	St556 83388	Thai Restaurant and café
Merrijig Inn	1 Campbell St	5568 2324
Bottega Toscana	26 Bank Stt	5568 2251	Relaxed casual Italian
Blake’s	57 Bank St	5568 1287	Fresh seafood
Gregory’s	1/32 Bank St	5568 2314	Fresh seafood and fresh produce
Coffin Sally	Sackville St	5568 2618	Gourmet Pizza/Bar Takeaway /Dine In
Alexo’s	45 Sackville St	55681756	Pizza/Wine bar/restaurant at back

*HOTELS*
Star of the West Hotel	76 Bank St	5568 1715	Parma Nights/Curry Nights
Victoria Hotel	42 Bank St	5568 2891	Bistro style dining, lunch and dinner
Caledonian Inn The Stump Hotel	41 Bank St	5568 1044	Family Meals, children’s area. Dinner

*TAKEAWAY*
Catalina Takeaway	Princes Highway Just past Catholic Church	5568 1608	Open lunch and dinner – Fri Sun Takeaway Fish and Chips
Port Fairy Roadhouse	53 Albert St	5568 1956	Takeaway food, coffee, laundromat, fishing bait, bread and small selection of grocery items. Fish, chips, chicken, and burgers
East Beach Milk Bar	46 Griffith St	5568 1505	Fish & Chips Hamburgers etc
Red Hen	Sackville St		Takeaway roast chickens, hamburgers, and selection of salads.
Alexo`s	45 Sackville St	5568 1756	Dine in, take away pizza, stir fry, curry’s - delivery
POCO Ice Creamery	Cox St		Fresh made ice cream daily

Annual Events

Check out the numerous annual events that Port Fairy offers here

For more information on any of these events, visit ‘I AM PORT FAIRY’ website

We are very proud to be part of the BIG4 Holiday Park Network. It is a great organisation that always places the quality of your experience at the forefront great news is that we do that too. See the below for those of you who are not members of BIG4 if you have any questions about BIG4 Membership and the benefits please pop up to reception. We can join you up straight away!

BIG4 Membership (Perks+)

See our friendly staff at reception and they can organise a BIG4 Perks+ Membership for you straight away. The cost is $50, lasts for 2 years and you receive a 10% discount up to $50 every time you stay at a BIG4 park.

BIG4 Book Ahead Sevice

We can offer a free book ahead service for members between BIG4 Parks to guarantee your accommodation is confirmed at your next destination.
If you are heading towards Adelaide, we recommend the following parks:

BIG4 Blue Lake Holiday Park, Mount Gambier
08 8725 9856
info@bluelake.com.au

BIG4 Naracoorte Holiday Park
08 8762 2128
info@naracoorteholidaypark.com.au

If you are heading towards Melbourne, we recommend the following parks:

BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park
03 5237 6749
info@picespark.com.au

BIG4 Wye River Holiday Park
03 5289 0241
info@big4wyeriver.com.au

BIG4 Beacon Resort, Queenscliff
03 5258 1133
book@beaconresort.com.au

Park Rules and other fascinating Stuff

Checkout Time

Checkout is 10am. A late check-out, depending on future bookings may be possible – please enquire at reception.
If you are leaving before 8:30am, please drop key in letterbox at Reception.

Accounts

We accept direct credit (BIG4 Port Fairy, BSB: 065 504, Account No: 104 002 06), cash, EFTPOS, Visa and MasterCard. There is a 1.25% surcharge on credit card payments.

Damages

We have a “user pays for damage policy”. Non accidental or negligent damage caused by a guest such as scratches, permanent marks, dents or stains to walls, floors or soft furnishings will be charged to the credit card of the registered guest for that room for the cost of the repair.

Doctors

For medical attention, contact Port Fairy Medical Clinic, 28 Villiers Street Ph: 03 5568 0000.
For urgent medical attention, contact the Moyne Health Services, Villiers Street Ph: 03 5568 0100.

Laundry

The laundry is located in the main amenities building. All machines take only $1.00 and $2.00 coins. $5 per wash, change & washing powder is available at reception.

Noise

All people in the park have a right to a peaceful and quiet stay. Excessive noise, unruly behaviour or bad language will not be tolerated, and offending persons will be required to leave immediately without refund of fees. After 10:00pm is quiet time, please respect your neighbours. Your comfort is paramount to us. Don’t hesitate to contact us after hours on the mobile number (0427 852 129).

Smoking

All accommodation, indoor areas and BBQ areas are non-smoking. To protect the integrity of our non-smoking rooms we will charge $200 to the credit card of the registered guest when smoke odour is detected in a room or cabin. This charge is to cover the cost of laundering all soft furnishings and carpet.

Speed Limit

Is walking pace at all times while in the park (5km). Please be aware of children.

Taxi

Port Fairy Taxi 0419 764 983

Visitors

Visitors are welcome. However due to accreditation and insurance requirements, visitors must register on arrival, a fee may apply. Visitor parking is available at the front of the park.

Water

Port Fairy water is supplied from a deep aquifer and although it is safe to drink, it contains many natural minerals which can affect the waters taste & smell There are also two rainwater tanks in the park for you to access. One is behind the Monkeys and Mermaids room and the second at the back of the bottom toilet block.