Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries professional snorkel leaders and marine biologists will help you explore Screwpile Jetty and surrounding reef on Granite Island, home to the blue devilfish, eagle rays, elusive leafy and weedy sea dragons and other fish and plant life.
Session times (rescheduled from 4 June):
Sunday 18 June 2023, 10am, 12pm & 2pm.
Suitable for children 5 years and above who can tread water and swim. Children under 15 years must be accompanied by a parent/adult. EMS snorkel tours are suitable for adults with and without children. Friends and families are grouped together.
Wetsuit, mask (goggles), snorkel, fins (flippers), and an accredited guide provided. Sizes adult 5XL down to child 4. All wetsuits are washed, and mask/snorkels sterilised between uses with COVID-19 approved chemicals. Bring your own wetsuit, mask and snorkel if you prefer.
Tickets Adults $59, children $39. Bookings www.emsau.org
This event is part of the Water People Exhibition and Winter Whale Fest, a month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Find out more at www.winterwhalefest.com.au
Dolphins, Whales & Me describes Mike Bossley’s lifetime involvement in marine conservation, including campaigns against commercial whaling in Australia & internationally, the establishment of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, research into the phenomenon of solitary dolphins, dolphin culture, and the establishment of the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary.
Mike was Australian of the Year (South Australia) in 2005 and was awarded the Order of Australia in 2006 for his marine conservation work. In 2022 he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the SA Conservation Council.
Meet and hear environmentalist, scientist and advocate Dr. Mike Bossley talk about his book Dolphins, Whales & Me at the Victor Harbor Library.
Free event, bookings essential.
This event is part of the Water People Exhibition and Winter Whale Fest, a month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Find out more at www.winterwhalefest.com.au
Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases a 3 hour celebration of our oceans comprised of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. This unique collection of short films from around the globe document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.
The films feature captivating cinematography, complete with awe-inspiring underwater scenes and fast-paced wave sequences that have been captured from unbelievable vantage points.
Inspiring and thought-provoking, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is filled with moving footage, touching interviews and insightful narrations. Each of the festival’s films conveys a deep respect and appreciation for the world’s oceans and the creatures that call them home.
Find out more at www.oceanfilmfestival.com.au
This event is part of the Water People Exhibition and Winter Whale Fest, a month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Find out more at www.winterwhalefest.com.au
Learn about the dune system along our stunning coastline and how it is being cared for. This presentation will show the remarkable results of the work that has been done over 22 years by this award-winning group of volunteers, Victor Harbor Coastcare. It will show the diverse range of activities performed by a small group of volunteers to restore and protect a narrow strip of coastline between the Bluff and Hayborough.
Time: 5.00 pm for wine and cheese and soft drinks available
5.30 – 6.00 pm Your Dunes, My Dunes power point presentation and talk by Richard House, VH Coastcare
6.00 – 6.15 pm any questions
Free event, bookings essential for catering purposes.
This event is part of the Winter Whale Fest, a month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Find out more at www.winterwhalefest.com.au
Join us for a day of learning traditional weaving with local Ramindjeri/Ngarrindjeri contemporary artist Cedric Varcoe. During the class Cedric will share story of culture and country.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels, all are welcome at this family friendly event.
Two workshops available
Sunday 17 June 2023, 10:30am to 5pm
Sunday 24 June 2023, 10:30am to 5pm
Cost: $85 per person.
Tickets include (bookings essential)
- All materials, including river rushes picked by Cedric
- Catered Lunch
This event is part of the Water People Exhibition and Winter Whale Fest, a month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Find out more at www.winterwhalefest.com.au
Take a step back in time and discover the stories of Victor Harbor’s unique and sometimes dark Whaling History. The first export industry in the new colony of South Australia. Exhibits and interactive displays, self guided or if available a volunteer may be able to talk to you about this chapter in Victor Harbor’s story.
Victor Harbor National Trust
Open 11am to 3pm, Wednesday to Sundays
This event is part of the Winter Whale Fest, a month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Find out more at www.winterwhalefest.com.au
Take a self-guided tour of eight whale art pieces located in Victor Harbor. Trail maps available for download online or printed versions are available from the Victor Harbor Information Centre or Coral Street Art Space.
This event is part of the Winter Whale Fest, a month-long festival of fun and thought provoking events, celebrating the annual migration of whales to the Fleurieu Peninsula. Find out more at www.winterwhalefest.com.au
Free event: Winter Whale Fest Official Opening
The official festivities will start at 8:30am on Sunday, 28 May 2023, with a traditional Ramindjeri Welcoming the Whales and Smoking Ceremony at the amphitheater situated on Solders Memorial Gardens, Flinders Parade.
Locals Mark Koolmatrie and Cedric Varcoe will perform the welcoming and smoking ceremony.
Following the ceremony, visitors can engage with conservation groups, ocean art stalls and visit Kondoli the inflatable whale at Railway Plaza between 10am and 4pm.
Water People is a group exhibition with Fleurieu-based established, mid-emerging and emerging artists. We are honoured to be hosting the work of Interstate special guest artists and ocean activists Timothy Johnston and Valerie Taylor. Immerse yourselves and dive deep into the waters of our abundant coastlines reflected through multi-medium creativity. This exhibition will play a vital role in this year’s Winter Whale Fest and Welcoming of the Whales Ceremony.
Coral Street Art Space
Open 10am to 3pm, Wednesday to Friday
Free entry
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.
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