Victor Harbor Heritage Hunt - part of South Australia's History Month Embark on a self-directed heritage hunt and discover Victor Harbor’s fascinating history in this fun, family-friendly activity! Follow clues to explore significant heritage locations around the town, answering questions along the way. All correct entries will go into the draw to win one of […]
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 […]
The SA Whale Centre is full of stories. Every Friday in June, a passionate local guide will bring them to life. 🐋 Join a guide from Fleurieu Marine Education for an engaging tour of the Whale Centre; exploring the stories of Southern Right Whales, dolphins, seals and the rich marine ecosystem of Encounter Bay through […]
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 […]
There's more history in this foreshore than first meets the eye. 🐋 Every Saturday in June, Fleurieu Marine Education guides lead the Whale Walk and Talk; an immersive stroll along the Victor Harbor shoreline that traces the complex history of whaling in these waters, from the industry that shaped this coastal town to the remarkable […]
Winter asks us to slow down. This is your invitation to actually do it. 🌙 As the season turns toward the solstice, Jo Foley invites you to The Joyful Path for a deeply restorative sound bath — one hour of soothing vibration using gongs, crystal singing bowls, chimes, tuning forks and medicine drum. No effort […]
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 […]
Beneath the surface of Encounter Bay, history runs deep. ⚓🐋 The waters around the Bluff and Granite Island once drew whalers from across the world. Some of their ships never made it home. Every Saturday and Sunday in June, Victor Harbor Walking Tours brings those stories back to the surface. Stories of Whaling and Shipwrecks […]
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 […]
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 […]
Locals walk past them every day. Visitors make a morning of finding them. Either way, the Whale Art Trail is one of Victor Harbor's most loved June traditions. 🌊🎨 Eight whale-themed artworks scattered across the town, waiting to be discovered. Pick up a map from the Victor Harbor Information Centre or Coral Street Art Space […]
The whales get all the attention in June. But Victor Harbor has another gentle giant worth knowing. 🐴 Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables is an exclusive experience with the magnificent Clydesdales of the famous Horse Drawn Tram — and it's one of the most quietly wonderful things you can do on […]
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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