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16/06/2026

Your Winter Whale Fest weekend guide:

🌊 Explore Victor Harbor
🐋 Spot whales from the coastline
🏮 Experience the upcoming Kondoli Lantern Parade
🍷 Discover local food and wine

The perfect excuse for a Fleurieu Peninsula getaway.

16/06/2026

Book this gorgeous home for your next holiday at Encounter Bay. The Winter Whale Fest is on during June - not that you need a reason to visit the beautiful South Coast!

15/06/2026

One of the most anticipated events of Winter Whale Fest is almost here.

The Kondoli Lantern Parade celebrates the connection between land, sea and sky through light, storytelling and community. ✨🐋

Who's planning to attend?

https://winterwhalefest.com.au/events/kondoli-lantern-festival-parade

A highlight of the Winter Whale Fest, the Kondoli Lantern Parade is a breathtaking celebration of land, sea, and sky through light, story, and movement. Join the community as we light the night with hand-crafted lanterns, guided by the story of Kondoli the whale — a significant Ngarrindjeri creati...

11/06/2026

Escape the South Coast this weekend.

Spend your days:

🐋 Whale watching
🚶 Walking the coastline
☕ Enjoying local cafés
🎭 Discovering Winter Whale Fest

https://www.southcoaststay.com.au/

10/06/2026

🎨 Looking for something different?

Celebrate whale season through art at the Water Colour Whales workshops running throughout June.

Perfect for visitors wanting a creative coastal escape.

https://winterwhalefest.com.au/events/water-colour-whales

Celebrate whale season through art and connect creatively with the magic of the migration. Guided by an experienced facilitator, you'll learn simple watercolour techniques to bring these gentle giants to life: soft washes for the ocean's depths, delicate brushstrokes for the curve of a tail, and spl

09/06/2026

LOOK TO THE STARS AND DISCOVER THE STORY OF KONDOLI

Experience a magical evening under the night sky as part of Winter Whale Fest with Kondoli Whale Story in the Sky – "Starlore & Sea Giants".

📍 Carrickalinga Bushfire Refuge
🗓️ Friday, 12 June, 7:00pm
⏰ 7:00pm – 9:00pm

https://winterwhalefest.com.au/events/kondoli-whale-story-in-the-sky-starlore-sea-giants

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A guided night-sky experience weaving together astronomy, cultural storytelling and the spirit of whale season on the Fleurieu Coast. Led by cultural storyteller Mark Koolmatrie and astronomer Fraser Farrell (Fleurieu Stars), this immersive evening explores star constellations, the story of Kondoli

08/06/2026

Did you know winter is one of the best times to explore the Fleurieu Coast?

Southern Right Whales begin arriving along our coastline, creating incredible viewing opportunities while you enjoy everything the region has to offer.

Who would you bring for a whale-watching weekend?

05/06/2026

WELCOME THE WHALES THIS MORNING! 🐋

Join the community as we officially welcome the whales back to our beautiful Fleurieu coastline at the Welcoming of the Whales & Smoking Ceremony.

📍 Warland Reserve, Victor Harbor
🗓️ Saturday 6 June
⏰ 10:00am – 11:00am
🎟️ FREE Event

Experience a meaningful Welcome to Country and traditional smoking ceremony led by local Elders, with blessings for the land, waters and the exciting month of Winter Whale Fest ahead. A wonderful opportunity to connect with culture, community and the incredible whale season that makes the South Coast so special.

Bring your family, rug up warm and be part of this special opening event.

🐋❄️🌊

https://winterwhalefest.com.au/events/welcomingthewhales

05/06/2026

CREATE YOUR OWN PIECE OF THE COAST! 🐚

Looking for a unique Winter Whale Fest experience this long weekend?

Join the Shell Rattle Making Workshop and create your very own musical instrument using natural coastal treasures including shells, driftwood and other materials inspired by the sea.

📍 of You Studio – Factory 9, Victor Harbor
🗓️ Sunday 7 June
⏰ 9:00am – 10:30am

https://winterwhalefest.com.au/events/shell-rattle-making-workshop

Before the music begins, you must find your voice. In this hands-on workshop, you'll create your own shell rattle using natural coastal materials – shells, driftwood, and other treasures from the shoreline. As you assemble your instrument, you'll explore the ancient connection between rhythm, soun...

05/06/2026

Only one sleep until Winter Whale Fest officially begins!

Book a cosy coastal stay during June and wake up just minutes from the festivities.

🐋 Whale season
🛍 Artisan markets
⚔️ Viking village experiences
🌊 Stunning coastal views

Book now: https://www.southcoaststay.com.au/