Week of Events
Sea Different
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
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 […]
Self-Guided Tour: Whale Art Trail
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 […]
Self-Guided Tour: Whale Art Trail
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 […]
Self-Guided Tour: Whale Art Trail
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 […]
Self-Guided Tour: Whale Art Trail
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 […]
Self-Guided Tour: Whale Art Trail
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 […]
Self-Guided Tour: Whale Art Trail
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 […]
Self-Guided Tour: Whale Art Trail
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 […]
Monday, June 15, 2026
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June 15, 2026 -Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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 […]
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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June 16, 2026 -Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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 […]
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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June 17, 2026 -Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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 […]
Thursday, June 18, 2026
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June 18, 2026 -Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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 […]
Friday, June 19, 2026
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June 19, 2026 -Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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June 19, 2026 -Deep Blue Drum Circle
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June 19, 2026 -Guided tours of the SA Whale Centre
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June 19, 2026 -Oceans Calling – A Musical Ode to the Giants of the Sea
Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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 […]
Deep Blue Drum Circle
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 […]
Guided tours of the SA Whale Centre
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 […]
Oceans Calling – A Musical Ode to the Giants of the Sea
This is not a concert you simply watch. It's an experience you feel. 🌊🎶 Oceans Calling is an immersive audio-visual performance where live art meets soundscape - a musical ode to the giants of the sea. Oneaea transforms through costume and movement, telling stories with voice and instrument, while Mark weaves traditional and electronic sounds […]
Saturday, June 20, 2026
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June 20, 2026 -Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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June 20, 2026 -Stories of Whaling and Shipwrecks
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June 20, 2026 -Walking Tour: Whale Walk and Talk
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June 20, 2026 -Weaving Made Simple – Whale Tail Workshop
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June 20, 2026 -Kondoli Lantern Parade
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June 20, 2026 -Southern Shanty Singalong
Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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 […]
Stories of Whaling and Shipwrecks
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 […]
Walking Tour: Whale Walk and Talk
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 […]
Weaving Made Simple – Whale Tail Workshop
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 […]
Kondoli Lantern Parade
On a winter evening in June, the streets of Victor Harbor will glow. 🐋✨ The Kondoli Lantern Parade is one of Winter Whale Fest’s signature community events, bringing residents and visitors together on 20 June for a vibrant celebration of light, creativity and shared storytelling. Inspired by the Ngarrindjeri Dreaming story of Kondoli - the […]
Southern Shanty Singalong
There's a certain kind of joy that only happens when a room full of people sings together. 🎶⚓ On 20 June, the Whale Lounge transforms into a maritime music hall for the Southern Shanty Singalong; a rousing, foot-stomping evening of sea shanties led by local songwriters who know exactly how to get a crowd going. […]
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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June 21, 2026 -Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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June 21, 2026 -Stories of Whaling and Shipwrecks
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June 21, 2026 -Drumming Circle – Welcoming the Whales
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June 21, 2026 -Weaving Made Simple – Whale Tail Workshop
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June 21, 2026 -Ocean Resonance
Behind the Scenes at the Victor Harbor Tramway Stables
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 […]
Stories of Whaling and Shipwrecks
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 […]
Drumming Circle – Welcoming the Whales
Some welcomes are felt before they're heard. 🐋🥁 On 21 June - the winter solstice - Jo Foley leads a community drumming circle at The Joyful Path with a single beautiful intention: to welcome the whales back to our shores through rhythm. Together, the circle will learn a harmonious beat written especially for their return; […]
Weaving Made Simple – Whale Tail Workshop
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 […]
Ocean Resonance
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 […]




