Island
Griffiths Island
38 locals recommend
Location
Griffith Island
Port Fairy, VIC
Tips from locals
Home of the local lighthouse. Perfect for a leisurely walk or run, ending with a beach swim.
Griffiths Island, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Griffith Island or Griffitts Island, lies at the mouth of the Moyne River next to, and within the bounds of, the town of Port Fairy, in the Western District of the state of Victoria in Australia. Griffiths now has no permanent inhabitants, but is connected to the mainland by a causeway and is accessible on foot. It forms part of the Port Fairy and Belfast Coastline Protection Reserve and, as well as being a tourist attraction, is an important site in the context of the history of European settlement of western Victoria. It is managed by the Moyne Shire Council.
Griffiths Island, sometimes incorrectly spelled as Griffith Island or Griffitts Island, lies at the mouth of the Moyne River next to, and within the bounds of, the town of Port Fairy, in the Western District of the state of Victoria in Australia. Griffiths now has no permanent inhabitants, but is co…
A beautiful walk of approx 3km. At dusk and dawn between September and April, experience the amazing shearwater colony leave and return daily from their epic fishing journeys. Many little wallabies might pop their heads up through the bushes, so keep your eyes out. And enjoy the beautiful view from the lighthouse.