The Wandering Whale Port Fairy
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Baggage storage
- Heating
- Parking on site
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About this property
Historic Setting: The Wandering Whale Port Fairy is housed in a historic building in Port Fairy, Australia. Guests enjoy garden views and a sun terrace, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, wardrobes, and garden views. Family rooms and ground-floor units provide added comfort. Carpeted floors enhance the welcoming atmosphere. Amenities and Services: The hostel offers a lounge, shared kitchen, indoor play area, and games room. Additional facilities include free on-site private parking, outdoor seating, picnic area, barbecue facilities, and luggage storage. Local Attractions: Port Fairy East Beach is a 7-minute walk away. Warrnambool Train Station is 17 mi and Lighthouse Theater Warrnambool is 17 mi from the property. Activities include fishing, cycling, snorkeling, and film nights.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Atif
Australia“The wandering whale gave me a refreshingly homelike and community vibe with its friendly people; especially Laurene is a care-taker resident with a canny sense of humour. The place has quirky decor that is inviting and the building is well...” - Nancy
United States“Very clean, good mattresses, quirky fun space. Motorcycle friendly parking in the back. Old historical building.” - Surendranath
India“A quaint, cool place with a hostel vibe. Walkable distance to everything in a cosy Port village.” - Wu Australia“Nice hosts, lovely building and a great location. The kitchen was well-equipped.”
- Suzanne Australia“Diversity of guests. Clean, functional accomodation and shared spaces such as kitchen and garden”
- Suzanne Australia“Friendly staff and fellow guests. Location close to Folk Festival and shopping centre, cafes, hotels etc. Very clean and cosy - love that feeling of history in decor etc”
- Kelvin
Canada“Facility was amazing! Super nice vibes, host was outstanding.” - Zhiyun Australia“Comfortable accommodation with considerable and excellent set up, not only for sleeping rest, also experience heritage's history and environment, is suitable for couple days staying to explore surrounding and enjoy nature and small town close to...”
- Alan
New Zealand“I did a 7am bike ride on Griffith Island and saw a few wallabies, sea birds, etc.” 
Never Canada“Very helpful staff. Give very detailed information about Port Fairy. Room is comfy. Clean facility with nice vibe.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Children are welcome at this property but are not permitted to stay in the shared dormitory rooms. Guests under the age of 17 years can only stay in private rooms and must check in with a parent or guardian. If they are with a guardian, the guardian must present a signed permission slip from the child's parent. This includes children on school trips.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Wandering Whale Port Fairy of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
