Victa Cinema’s Friday Flashbacks Vol. 7 is a love letter to classic cinema and pure nostalgia. It’s all about reliving the movies that shaped generations—films that feel instantly familiar, comforting, and timeless. These are the titles that transport you back to earlier days of moviegoing, when the stories felt larger than life and the cinema […]
The students of Yankalilla Area School have been paying attention - to the ocean, to the whales, to the stories that belong to this Country. And all through June, you can see what they found. 🐋 Oceans of Wonder is a free, student-led art exhibition at the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre in Yankalilla, professionally displayed […]
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 […]
The sea has always drawn people in. This exhibition asks why. 🌊 Water People is a group exhibition at Coral Street Art Space, Victor Harbor; a beautifully considered show exploring surf, reef systems, migration routes and the deep cultural and spiritual ties between people and the ocean. Curated by Maria Ellers, the exhibition brings together […]
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 […]
Ninety minutes. The open ocean. Whatever happens next is up to the sea. 🌊🐋 The Southern Ocean Adventure departs from the Granite Island Causeway four days a week throughout June; a thrilling cruise through the stunning waters of Encounter Marine Park that takes you past Granite Island, Seal Rock, the hidden gem of West Island, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Victor Harbor Farmers’ Markets is open every Saturday morning from 8am until 12:30 pm, no matter the weather. Here, you’ll find fresh produce, including locally grown fruits, vegetables, locally produced meats, seafood, wine, eggs, and much more. Grab a fresh bunch of flowers to take home with you, or bring back some sweet treats […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The ocean doesn't think. It simply moves. And for one hour, neither do you. 🌊 Rhythms of the Sea is a one-hour dance and meditation session at The Joyful Path; guided by Julie Sexton, you'll flow freely to ocean-themed music, letting your body find its own rhythm while your mind drifts somewhere quieter and deeper. […]
Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Victor Harbor Beachside Markets, held every second and fourth Sunday on the scenic foreshore at Soldiers Memorial Reserve. This much-loved community market features between 30 and 70 stalls, offering an ever-changing variety of goods. Browse everything from clothing and jewelry to handmade soaps, bric-a-brac, candles, honey, plants, homewares, and […]
The Whale in the Tree is a lively 40‑minute documentary that tracks the unbelievable journey of an ancient fallen red gum tree as it travels from rural South Australia to its rebirth as a giant public artwork on the Fleurieu Peninsula. This special screening takes place at Victa Cinemas. The adventure kicks off in Middleton, […]
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 […]
Support South Australian makers at the Victor Harbor Artisan Market! Discover unique handcrafted treasures, from home décor to jewellery, and taste gourmet delights made by local artisans.
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 […]
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. […]
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; […]
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 […]
Last year, this community planted 2,500 native seedlings at the Bluff. This year, they're doing it again. 🌿🌊 Biodiversity Victor Harbor's Community Planting Festival returns on 27 June; and if you were there in 2025, you already know what a morning well spent looks like. If you weren't, this is your year. Join friends, families […]
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 […]
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour has captivated audiences around the globe. On 27 June it comes to Victa Cinema; and there's no better place to experience it than here, on the coast, in whale season. 🐋🎬 Three hours of curated short films celebrating the world's most spectacular marine environments - stunning cinematography from the […]
Liquid nitrogen is used to demonstrate how extreme cooling affects a wide range of materials. The presentation examines the behaviour of solids, liquids, gases, and even plasma in the form of flame. 🔥🧊 Throughout the session, various objects are cooled, shattered, crushed, and transformed to highlight how temperature influences material properties. One feature of the […]
Acclaimed guitarists Slava & Leonard Grigoryan expand their creative horizons with the original soundtrack to the award‑winning feature film A Boy Called Sailboat. Their evocative score brings warmth, intimacy, and emotional depth to this internationally celebrated story. Sailboat brings love and hope to a family who have forged a simple but proud life in the […]
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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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