A marketplace of makers, designers, doers and dreamers
The Victor Harbor Artisan Market is a great place to gather with friends and family – in support of local and South Australian artisans, creative small businesses, food & beverage vendors and musicians. Held in the heart of Victor Harbor at Railway Plaza, under Moreton Bay fig trees and amongst the towns cherished heritage buildings.
We have an epic line up of 50 + Artisan stalls, food trucks, craft beverages, workshops and live music.
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Town Centre Heritage Trail
This 3km self-guided heritage trail will take you on a journey to discover the stories of 38 historically significant buildings located in the town centre and how they have contributed to making Victor Harbor what it is today.
Since 2010, the City of Victor Harbor has identified many State and Local Heritage Listed Buildings and provided them with a blue heritage plaque. There are over 50 plaques, each one promoting and informing the community and visitors of our rich and diverse built heritage. Please enjoy your adventure in finding these plaques on our heritage trail and learning more about our town!
Length: 3km circuit
Grade: Easy
Start : Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre, 1 Esplanade.
Finish: No. 38 Shannon’s Store, Ocean Street.
Download the map and brochure, or visit the Victor Harbor Visitor Information Centre or Council office to collect a map.
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Watch as the Digital Art installation Comes alive
In 2016 Victor Harbor installed South Australia’s first permanent architectural projection system with the expertise of illuminart and Mosaic AV, which illuminates digital art pieces on to the historic facade of the art deco Victa Cinema.
As Victor Harbor has a close relationship with whales, primarily Southern Right whales, also Blue Whales, Humpbacks, Sperm Whales and Orca are known to visit the Harbor annually to give birth, and are central to the town’s tourist industry, illuminart was commissioned to create the first digital art piece around the whale theme.
The result……a stunning, colourful and mesmorising piece called ‘Cosmic Whale Song’.
As illuminart describes it…..“In a seamless shift of context and location, atmospheric effervescence and covert costume changes, the whales in familiar waters appear to evolve into cosmic space-whales blazing through the stars in a psychedelic swirl of mind bending majesty!”
The second piece ‘The Ripple Effect’ was created by local artist Margaret Worth.
“I am interested in energy – from gravitational waves through the cosmos to the micro vibrations in nerve endings through the body. For the project I wanted to give shape to the energies of this place, my home – Victor Harbor. By sharing the work, I believe it will connect with people, and become a ripple of energy that makes life more interesting.” says Margaret in describing her work.
Check out a short snippet of ‘The Ripple Effect’.
The public are invited to watch the different digital art pieces that are on show every night after the sun goes down.
Come watch the different digital art pieces that are on show every night after the sun goes down.
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- Monday - SundayDusk
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Victor Harbor Regional Art Gallery
Set in the Old Bakery building in Victor Harbor’s historic Railway Station precinct, the gallery showcases all local artisans work.
Paintings of local landscapes, wildlife, still life and modern images are done in all mediums. Glass items showing slumped and formed glass into useful items in coastal colours.
Unusual and one off felted garments and other fabric crafts to delight.
Timber carving and beautiful natural timber tables with tactile creatures carved into the wood.
Jewellery and other delights await the visitor. Entry is free.
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- Monday - Sunday11.00am - 4.00pm
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Kula-Tind-Jeri or Kool Tours
Kula-Tind-Jeri or Kool Tours is an authentic tribal experience through Southern SA. We are the original inhabitants of the Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.
We bring the ways of the ancient into a new world to allow visitors to experience a day in the life of our people.
Our whole company comprises local Indigenous peoples, who have a host of various experiences and knowledges and who are willing to guide you through the eyes of the old ways.
Our Country awaits to be shared in a cultural setting.
Come along with us and gain an understanding of the history and knowledge of the local Tribes of southern South Australia.
Tours
Deep Listening
Port Elliot (Ratalang) Tour
Walking on Country: Yundi Tour
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- Tuesday-SundayFlexible
- MondayClosed
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Kaiki Trail Granite Island
This walking trail takes you on a journey around Granite Island Recreation Park. Granite Island is around 62 acres and is one of the most recognised ecological attractions in Victor Harbor due to its unusual granite formations with crashing white waves, elevated views, flora and fauna, and walking trails that provide outstanding panoramic coastal views.
| Length: | 9km loop |
| Time: | 45 minutes |
| Grade: | Grade 1, Easy Walk |
| Terrain: | Undulating with some stairs |
| Start: | Victor Harbor Information Centre |
View the trail map below or download the Kaiki Trail map.
Points of Interest
- The Causeway from the mainland is around 630 metres in length. Construction commenced in 1862, and the Victoria Pier was completed in 1864. The Causeway did not extend all the way to the island until 1875. It was built to provide a port and safe anchorage for trading ships. In 1899 swimming baths were located off the Victoria Pier, they were both demolished in 1955 after being damaged by a storm.
- Site of the Harbour Masters Cottage which was established in 1867 and demolished in 1959.
- Site of the Penguin Interpretive Centre which was operated from 1996 until 2017.
- Screwpile Jetty was first used in 1881 by the coastal steamer Penola. 260 bales of wool were loaded.
- Breakwater which was started in 1878 and completed in 1882. It is 1,000 ft long, 30 ft wide at the top and 200 ft wide on seabed. It was created from 250,000 tons of granite taken from the northern side of Granite Island, no granite block used weighed less than 20 tons.
- Lighthouse erected in 1892 run on kerosene, this was replaced by a continuous gas operated light in November 1951.
- Sculptured granite Seal, completed by sculptor Sylvio Apponyi in 1992 who also constructed the famous Warland Reserve Whale Tail fountain.
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Granite Island is one of the most recognised ecological attractions in Victor Harbor.
Granite Island is around 62 acres and is one of the most recognised ecological attractions in Victor Harbor due to its unusual granite formations with crashing white waves, elevated views, flora and fauna, and walking trails that provide outstanding panoramic coastal views.
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram
Ride the historic Horse Drawn Tram across The Causeway to Granite Island. The Tramway commenced operation in 1894 and is one of two remaining in the world that operate a daily service.
Kaiki Walking Trail
This 2.9 kilometre walking trail takes you on a journey around Granite Island Recreation Park. Follow the link to find our more about the Kaiki Walking Trail, including map and key points of interest.
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Granite Island is situated in the Encounter Marine Park and full of marine life including dolphins, penguins, leafy sea dragons, seals and an abundance of marine life.
From May to October you may spot a Southern Right Whale or Humpback Whale while on their annual migration.
Big Duck Boat Tours offer daily tours departing from the Causeway, where can spot dolphins, seals and whales (during whale season).
Find out more on the Encounter Marine Park website, Big Duck Boat Tours, or visit the SA Whale Centre Facebook page for the latest whale sightings.
Big Duck Boat Tours
South Australia’s unique ocean adventure experience. Take our boat tour to see seals, dolphins and whales, as well as spectacular islands, cliffs and beaches. Bookings essential.
Find out more on the Big Duck Boat Tours page
Granite Island
You can find out more about Granite Island Recreation Park on the National Parks website.
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Coral Street Art Space in Victor Harbor
The Coral Street Art Space encourages the development of a creative cultural industry in Victor Harbor by providing a venue for local artists, community members and groups to meet, work, exhibit, share, collaborate and learn.
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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.
This website was produced and managed by the City of Victor Harbor.
