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‘Oceans of Wonder’ – Yankalilla Area School Art Exhibition
Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre 163 Main S Rd,, Yankalilla
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Victa Cinema’s Friday Flashbacks Vol. 7
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 […]
‘Oceans of Wonder’ – Yankalilla Area School Art Exhibition
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Water People Exhibition at Coral Street Art Space
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 […]
Victor Harbor Valhalla Festival
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 […]
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Friday, June 5, 2026
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June 5, 2026 -Deep Blue Drum Circle
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 […]
$20
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -Victor Harbor Farmers’ Market
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June 6, 2026 -Weaving Made Simple – Whale Tail Workshop
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June 6, 2026 -Victor Harbor Artisan Market
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June 6, 2026 -Welcoming of the Whales and Smoking Ceremony
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June 6, 2026 -Winter Whale Fest Expo & Artisan Market
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June 6, 2026 -Kids N’ Youth Entrepreneurs ‘Winter’ Market
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June 6, 2026 -Special Screening: Tim Bonython’s Cinematic Ocean Journeys
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June 6, 2026 -Kondoli Whale Story in the Sky – “Starlore & Sea Giants”
Victor Harbor Farmers’ Market
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 […]
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 […]
$10
Victor Harbor Artisan Market
Bring the whole family to the Victor Harbor Artisan Market! Discover local art, handmade jewellery, and delicious treats while enjoying live entertainment and coastal views. A fun-filled day of shopping, community, and creativity awaits!
Welcoming of the Whales and Smoking Ceremony
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 […]
Winter Whale Fest Expo & Artisan Market
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 […]
Kids N’ Youth Entrepreneurs ‘Winter’ Market
Imagine a market where every stall is run by someone aged 5 to 20. 🐚 Handmade jewellery. Ocean-inspired artwork. Baked treats. Handcrafted goods brought to life by young makers who dreamed them up, made them, and are now selling them to you. On 6 June, the Hindmarsh Valley Progress Association invites the whole community to […]
Special Screening: Tim Bonython’s Cinematic Ocean Journeys
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 […]
Kondoli Whale Story in the Sky – “Starlore & Sea Giants”
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 […]
$30
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 -Weaving Made Simple – Whale Tail Workshop
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June 7, 2026 -Homecoming
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 […]
$10
Homecoming
The world premiere of Homecoming, a unique half-hour art documentary about life on the Bluff at Encounter Bay, presented at the iconic Victa Cinema as part of the 2026 Victor Harbor Winter Whale Festival. Two years in the making, this is a collaboration between Adelaide born composer Matt Laing and videographer Denis Smith, with the original […]
