The Moyne Region in Victoria, Australia offers a variety of island tours and attractions for travelers to explore. Accessible on foot via a causeway, the island has a rich history dating back to the early 1800s, including evidence of Aboriginal use and later settlement by John Griffiths. It served as a whaling station and a mission for young Aborigines. The Griffiths Island Lighthouse, built in 1859, provided navigational aid for Port Fairy and is now operated by the Victorian Channels Authority. The island is home to a protected mutton-bird colony and offers easy walks and good swimming spots.
Located on the Moyne River, the old wharf and port are worth exploring, with a historic lifeboat, whaleboat, and buildings. Visitors can take a virtual tour provided by the Port Fairy Information Centre and learn about the history of the wharf and port, as well as the whaling industry in the region. Although not located in the Moyne Region, Lady Julia Percy Island is a nearby attraction that can be visited on a sightseeing boat tour. The island is home to Australia's largest population of fur seals and several bird species, including the Little Penguin, Diving Petrel, White Fronted Chats, Fairy Prion, and the Australian Pipit. Rare plant species can also be found in the caves around the island.
For more information on tours and attractions in the Moyne Region, visitors can consult the Moyne Visitor Information Services, which offer tour booking services, accommodation bookings, local event tickets, and guided town and wharf walks.