There is beauty here in difference. 🌊 Sea Different is an exhibition of ocean-inspired artworks created by neurodiverse artists and NDIS participants from across the Fleurieu Coast - and it's one of the most quietly powerful things you'll encounter during Winter Whale Fest. Bold and playful. Calm and contemplative. Each piece is a unique window […]
Winter Whale Fest - A month-long celebration of nature, conservation, and community Each year, the Victor Harbor region welcomes one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles—the migration of Southern Right Whales to the stunning waters of the Fleurieu Peninsula. The Winter Whale Fest is a month-long celebration dedicated to these majestic marine visitors, offering a memorable […]
There's a reason drum circles have gathered people for millennia. Something shifts when a group makes rhythm together. 🥁🌊 Every Sunday in June, experienced facilitator Mark holds space for exactly that at the Deep Blue Drum Circle; a one-hour community gathering at Art of You Studio in Port Elliot, inspired by the energy and mystery […]
Leave with something you made with your own hands - and a story that's been carried for generations. 🐋 Every Saturday and Sunday in June, Berni; a 3rd generation Boandik descendant; opens up the Whale Lounge at Victor Harbor Visitor Centre for a hands-on weaving workshop like no other. Beginners welcome. No experience needed. Just […]
Some arrivals deserve to be marked. 🐋 Each winter, the whales return to these waters. And each year, we have the chance to pause; to stand at the edge of the ocean and acknowledge something bigger than ourselves. On 6 June at 10am, local Elders will open Winter Whale Fest with a Welcome to Country […]
Imagine starting a winter weekend like this. 🐋 Victor Harbor alive with people. Live music drifting across the reserve. Kids darting between workshops while you browse handcrafted goods from local Fleurieu makers - and somewhere nearby, someone who actually spots whales for a living is about to tell you something you'll never forget. The Winter […]
Long before Victor Harbor, the Vikings knew about the whales. 🐋🔥 In the Old Sagas of the 8th and 9th centuries, whales were revered as guides - their presence signalling safe passage and rich waters for seafarers crossing unknown seas. That ancient bond between ocean people and ocean giants is alive and well this June […]
As part of the Water People exhibition, Victa Cinema presents a special screening drawn from the cinematic ocean journeys of award-winning surf filmmaker Tim Bonython. With a camera in hand since 1978, Tim Bonython has spent decades chasing the world's biggest swell events to the most remote and dangerous coastlines on earth. His breathtaking […]
Some nights stay with you. This might be one of them. 🐋⭐ Twenty people. Two guides. One ancient story written across the sky. Cultural storyteller Mark Koolmatrie has spent a lifetime connecting people to Country - to the sea, the stars, and the creatures that move between them. Astronomer Fraser Farrell has spent years helping […]
Before the music begins, you must find your rhythm. 🐚🎶 In this hands-on workshop, you'll gather shells, driftwood and coastal treasures to craft your own shell rattle; a simple, beautiful instrument with a history as old as the ocean itself. As you make, you'll explore the ancient connection between rhythm, sound and the sea; how […]
An hour of stillness. The song of the deep. Sometimes that's exactly what you need. 🐋 Ocean Resonance brings the hidden acoustic world of the ocean to Art of You Studio in Port Elliot; a deeply immersive sound experience inspired by the presence of whales along the Fleurieu Coast and the vast, mysterious soundscape that […]
Some evenings are made for creating, whatever your level.. 🌊 Watercolour Whales is a guided painting session at Art of You Studio in Port Elliot; two evenings in June where an experienced facilitator walks you through simple watercolour techniques to bring these gentle giants to life on paper. Soft ocean washes. The arc of a […]
On a winter evening in June, the streets of Victor Harbor will glow. 🐋✨ Glowing whale lanterns - each one handcrafted in community workshops, each one carrying a piece of the Kondoli story; will move through town from Victa Cinema to Warland Reserve, where the parade meets the sea for a final moment of shared […]
Some nights are just good for the soul. This is one of them. 🌊🎨 On 27 June, Art of You Studio in Port Elliot is hosting Whales & Wine; a relaxed, adults-only sip-and-paint evening where the Southern Right Whales of the Fleurieu Coast are the muse and a good drink is the companion. An experienced […]
Shake, Rattle and Roll your way to the coast! Get ready for three jam-packed days of vintage vibes and rockin’ good times as Victor Harbor transforms into a toe-tapping time machine for the 2026 Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival, proudly presented by Fairy Pig. Set against the stunning backdrop of South Australia's beautiful Fleurieu […]
Her love for Rockabilly ignited when she discovered the legendary Wanda Jackson. That spark became a flame, and soon Cherry was carving out her own space in the genre. Originally dubbed the “Australian Imelda May” when she burst onto the scene, her unforgettable performance at Viva Las Vegas #21 earned her a new title: “The […]
Lonnie Lee is a genuine pioneer of Australian rock and roll, and a name that connects directly to the first wave of the music in this country. Born David Laurence Rix in 1940 and raised between Sydney and Rowena in regional New South Wales, he came to prominence after competing in 2UW Amateur Hour in […]
Acknowledgment Of Country
Visit Victor Harbor acknowledge that the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people are the Traditional Owners of our beautiful lands and surrounding waters. We recognise and respect the cultural connections the past, present and future Traditional Custodians have. We are committed to working with the Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people, supporting their role as custodians of their lands and helping ensure the future prosperity and cultural enrichment of the community.
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