From time to time I have seen traveller's pictures of Port Fairy in Victoria and thought I would love to visit this quaint town. Today we did a half day trip from Koroit and discovered that the settlement was originally called Belfast, so the Irish connection and theme followed again today, but maybe not as obvious as at Koroit. Both towns are in Moyne Shire, and that I think maybe another hint of the Irish settlement of this part of the colony.
As we drove into town we noted many old cottages and buildings before stopping at the wharf. I have seen some magic photos here with low light, still water, and reflections setting the mood. Today was cold, windy, occasional showers and not conducive of magical reflections.
We walked around the business centre and noted more closely the old buildings interspersed with not quite so old buildings. The photos tell the picture of this quaint town and the older buildings. Most of the buildings were built in the 1870s and 1880s. In Australian terms, that is quite old. Most were stone construction. Some only the facade was
Popular boat harbourstone, the balance being timber framed and clad.
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