South Australian Whale Centre

South Australian Whale Centre South Australian Whale Centre We provide local whale sighting information, education, and the museum experience.

The South Australian Whale Centre is a museum in Victor Harbor that educates and inspires visitors to protect and embrace the local marine environment. Visitors can experience the natural wonders of the deep, explore the world heritage listed railway building, and gain further knowledge about Victor Harbor and South Australia's marine treasures. The South Australian Whale Centre is owned by the City of Victor Harbor.

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Saturday 5 July 2025Did you know, Southern Right Whales (SRW) are often seen resting, socialising, or ...
05/07/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Saturday 5 July 2025

Did you know, Southern Right Whales (SRW) are often seen resting, socialising, or with calves in shallow coastal waters 💦

🐋3:25pm - SRW between West Island and Kings Head.

🐋2:49pm - Southern Right spotted at Petrel Cove travelling west.

🐋1:49pm - Southern Right 300m north of wharf, The Bluff.

🐋1:42pm - Southern Right Whale 40m off Wright Island, heading west.

🐋1:30pm - Southern Right 800m east of Wright Island.

🐋 12:25pm - Southern Right spotted by The Big Duck Boat Tours south west of Granite Island, heading west.

🐋 8:00am - Southern Right spotted 200m south of Carfax Street travelling south west, Boomer Beach, Port Elliot.

📸 SRW breaching at Boomers, photo by Amber Brighton on 14.6.25

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Friday 4 July 2025Did you know Southern Right Whales have no dorsal fin? All the better for epic belly...
03/07/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Friday 4 July 2025

Did you know Southern Right Whales have no dorsal fin? All the better for epic belly flops! 🐋💦

🐳🐳3:55pm: Marissa and calf 1400m off Treleaven Place, Goolwa heading east

🐳🐳1:40pm: Marissa and calf 1500m out from Boettcher Rd.

🐳🐳1:05pm: Marissa and calf out from Skye Rd, Middleton

🐳🐳12:35pm: Marissa and calf 1500m out from Boettcher Rd carpark, slowly drifting east.

🐳🐳 12:04pm: Marissa and calf now 700m out from Chapman road carpark, headed east

🐳🐳12:00pm: Marissa and calf 1km out from Chapman Rd carpark.

🐳🐳11:05am: Marissa and calf Few hundred metres out from Middleton Point, heading East.

🐳🐳10:30am: Marissa (mum) and calf 500m out from Basham Rise, now heading northeast.

🐳🐳10:25am: Mum and calf 500m south of Bashams Rise, slowly moving southwest

🐳🐳10:02am: Mum and calf a couple hundred metres out from Chapman Road, Middleton. Slowly heading southwest and further out.

🐳9:17am: Southern Right Whale past Miami Boulevard, headed West Towards Port Elliot.
🐳🐳8:52am: Mum and calf Heading west from Goolwa towards Miami Boulevard

📸Southern Right Whale tail near the Bluff. Taken by Peter Zach on 15.7.24

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Thursday 3 July 2025 Whale ahoy! - A chilly start to the morning, but that won't stop the whales. 💙🐳🐳...
02/07/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Thursday 3 July 2025

Whale ahoy! - A chilly start to the morning, but that won't stop the whales. 💙🐳

🐳4:40pm: Mum (Marissa) and calf 2km south east of Miami Boulevard

🐳3:15pm: Blows and a tail reported 500m east of the Bluff

🐳11:00am- 11:50am: Humpback Whale about 1 to 1.5km off the bluff playing, splashing, and calling

🐳🐳10:00am: Possibly two Humpback Whales 1km out from Charles st, Encounter Bay, Heading east

🐳9:00am: 1 x Whale reported between Wright Island and Seal Island

📸Southern Right Whale Head out from Knights Beach, Port Elliot. Taken by Andrew Newton on 30.06.24

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Wednesday 2 July 2025Humpbacks migrate up to 16,000 miles each year - one of the longest migrations of...
02/07/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Wednesday 2 July 2025

Humpbacks migrate up to 16,000 miles each year - one of the longest migrations of any animal, aren't we are lucky to have them visit us here!

🐳🐳11:20am - Two Humpback Whales tail slapping and breaching 5kms from Miami Blvd, Middleton

📸 Humpback, backflip breach, The Bluff on 17.05.24 by Andrew Chuck

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Tuesday 1 July 2025Whale hello there, we have a sighting! 🐳2:15 - 2:45pm: One, possibly two Humpback W...
01/07/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Tuesday 1 July 2025

Whale hello there, we have a sighting!

🐳2:15 - 2:45pm: One, possibly two Humpback Whale reported 4km south of Waitpinga Beach.

📸 Humpback whale near the bluff. Taken by Andrew and Marian Chuck on 23.6.24

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Monday 30 June 2025The day may be chilly, but the Whales aren't complaining!🐳3:30pm: One Whale spotted...
30/06/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Monday 30 June 2025

The day may be chilly, but the Whales aren't complaining!

🐳3:30pm: One Whale spotted blowing in between Wright Island and Seal Island, heading east.

📸Humpback dorsal fin, Near The Bluff. Taken by Andrew and Marian Chuck on 23.06.24

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Sunday 29 June 2025🐳11.09 Boettcher Rd, Middleton. (confirmed)SRW x 1 blows observed 1000m Southeast i...
29/06/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Sunday 29 June 2025
🐳11.09 Boettcher Rd, Middleton. (confirmed)
SRW x 1 blows observed 1000m Southeast in swell.
At this stage cannot confirm if it is Captain Hook and her calf.

📸 Photo of Southern Right Whale, The Bluff by Andrew and Marian Chuck 2025

✨🐋 Join us for the WWinter Whale FestKondoli Lantern Parade – This Sunday! 🐋✨For the past week, the Victor Harbor Town H...
28/06/2025

✨🐋 Join us for the WWinter Whale FestKondoli Lantern Parade – This Sunday! 🐋✨

For the past week, the Victor Harbor Town Hall has been alive with creativity as community members came together to create stunning creature lanterns telling the Dreamtime story of Kondoli.

Now it’s time to see them come to life!

🕔 When: This Sunday

Lantern collection: From 5:00pm at The Causeway

Parade begins: Just after sunset, around 5:30pm

Where: Starting at the statue of Nurrunderi at The Causeway and making its way along the foreshore to the amphitheatre at Soldiers Memorial Gardens (next to the Bowling Club).

🎭 Don’t miss the performance!
The parade will finish with a powerful cultural performance at the amphitheatre.

👉 Get there early to secure your spot and enjoy the full view as the glowing parade arrives and the story unfolds on stage.

🌧 Dress warmly and bring a rain jacket or poncho if needed. Please avoid umbrellas so everyone can see the lanterns shine.

This is a powerful, cultural finale to Winter Whale Fest – a night of light, story, and community on Ramindjeri Ruwi. Come and walk with us.

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Saturday 28 June 2025Did you know, Humpbacks are known for breaching and famous for leaping out of the...
28/06/2025

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Saturday 28 June 2025

Did you know, Humpbacks are known for breaching and famous for leaping out of the water and slapping their fins and tails. There has been one spotted nice and early this morning!!

🐳🐳10:55am: Mother & Calf approximately 2km south west of Miami Blvd carpark, Middleton.

🐳🐳10:20am: Mother & Calf approximately 1-2km south west of Miami Blvd carpark, Middleton.

🐳🐳 9:55am: Southern Right Mother (captain hook) & Calf travelling west, Miami Boulevard, Middleton.

🐳7:30am: Humpback spotted blowing near Victor Bowls Club, 800m from shore heading towards Granite Island.

📸 Photo of a Humpback, Encounter Bay by Andrew Chuck 28.7.2023

Looking for something to do these school holidays? Why not join Baloo the Southern Right Whale on his big ocean adventur...
27/06/2025

Looking for something to do these school holidays? Why not join Baloo the Southern Right Whale on his big ocean adventure.

Through games, storytelling, and exciting activities, kids aged 5 to 10 will discover the wonders of the ocean, the importance of friendship, and the amazing journey of our gentle giant of the sea with at the SA Whale Centre.

Head tosawhalecentre.com.au/news-and-event to find out more.

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2 Railway Terrace
Victor Harbor, SA
5211

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+61885510750

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