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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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; […]
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 […]
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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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