OSCARS WATERFRONT BOUTIQUE

Bright portside B&B with the waves at your feet

RIGHT AT THE WATER'S EDGE with the Moyne River splashing just yards from the verandah, Oscars Waterfront Boutique sits centre stage among the yachts and spinnakers of seaside Port Fairy.

You’re in prime position here to watch all the town’s river life, breakfasting on the broad, flower-decked balcony with the tang of sea salt in the air. Inside, things are just as appealing: walk through Oscar's gated courtyard, with its bursts of white roses, and make yourself at home in the drawing room's deep armchairs (where an open fire crackles in winter) with its prints, rugs and boardgames.

Up past the grand staircase, rooms are attractively furnished with generous ensuites, kingsize beds, pretty fabrics and nautical prints. All have stunning views of the marina. Stroll past the crayfish nets of Fisherman’s Wharf to Griffiths Island, with its lighthouse and colonies of mutton birds, or take a heritage walk around Victoria’s oldest fishing port, with its many historic buildings. Port Fairy is also known for its great beaches, lively music scene and great restaurants. 

Fresh berry hotcakes

Brekkie at Oscars is an out-and-out treat: de-lish house specialities include fresh berry hotcakes and tomato bruschetta with basil butter. Work it off with a swim and surf on the beach, a round of  golf on the town’s 18-hole course or a breezy ride along the Great Ocean Road.


Oscar's Waterfront Boutique was reviewed by Room for Romance

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Dining in
Only breakfast is served – but what a breakfast. Alongside traditional favourites you’ll find yummy berry hotcakes and tomato bruschetta with basil butter. This should set you up for a day in the outdoors.

Dining out
Port Fairy is a lively place with plenty of nightlife and great restaurants serving freshly caught fish. Merrijig Inn is only 300m  away on the working wharf while  Portofino on Bank (book ahead) is 800m away.

See & Do
Port Fairy itself is one of Australia's oldest fishing ports and loaded with character. Make for the miles of sandy beaches or cross the bridge to Griffiths Island to spot the colonies of muttonbirds.  Be sure to head off along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, with its fabulous coastal views, laidback villages and pristine beaches. You'll definitely want to tarry at Port Campbell to see the Twelve Apostles – million-year-old rock stacks in the Southern Ocean sculpted by the elements. Watch out for little penguins – their antics will keep you amused for hours – or discover the scenic splendours of the Grampians National Park. You'll also find plenty of wineries inland.

Shop
There is a great arts and crafts scene in Port Fairy and lots can be bought from artisan studios. The town boasts more than a dozen galleries where can browse for art.

Spa
For pamper-princesses, there's a day spa just a kilometre away.

After dark
Have drinks at the popular Caledonian pub and explore some of Port Fairy's bars and restaurants.

Dates
March
Get foot-tapping at the renowned Port Fairy Folk Festival.

June
Join in some of the music workshops at Port Fairy's Rhapsody in June.

GETTING THERE

Location
Gipps Street, Port Fairy, Victoria 3284

Parking
There is free guest parking.

Trains
Port Fairy station – 200m

Taxis
You won't need a taxi from the station, and you won't want to pay from the airport.

Airport
Melbourne – 260 km

ESSENTIAL INFO

Rates guide
AUD 250 - 275

Open/closed
Closed over Christmas

Check-in
2:30pm

Check-out
10:30am

Minimum night stay?
No

Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 9:30am.

Room service
No

Children
Over 16s only

Pets
No

Air conditioning
Yes

Languages
English

Wedding license?
No

Your contacts
Richard and Sally Douglas – owners