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 - Monday 14th September 2026Whale hello there! We have a Whale out and about today.👋🐳🐳🐳1:50pm: Whales a ...
14/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Monday 14th September 2026

Whale hello there! We have a Whale out and about today.👋🐳

🐳🐳1:50pm: Whales a fairway out from Moana

🐳🐳12:47pm: Two Whales breaching at South Port Beach, headed south.

🐳11:00am: One Southern Right Whale reported 300m out from Hallett Cove.

🐳🐳9:00am: Whales seen breaching at Glenelg.

📸SRW calf at Middleton. Taken by Darren Weinert on 15.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - 10th September 2026Did you know, a Southern Right Whale can get up to 18 metres long? 🐳2:30pm: One Sou...
10/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - 10th September 2026

Did you know, a Southern Right Whale can get up to 18 metres long?

🐳2:30pm: One Southern Right Whale seen from the end of Port Noarlunga Jetty

🐳10:15am: One Southern Right 150m out from Hallett Cove Beach

📸Southern Right Breaching at Frenchman Rock. Taken by Phil Robinson on 23.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Wednesday 9th September Good afternoon, it appears we had a whaley cool visitor pass through this morn...
09/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Wednesday 9th September

Good afternoon, it appears we had a whaley cool visitor pass through this morning!

🐳10:15am: One Whale spotted playing out from Bashams Beach, Port Elliot

📸 Three Southern Rights at Bashams Beach. Taken by Darren Weinert on 16.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Tuesday 8th September 2026 It appears the Whales are making the most of the nice weather! 🌞🐳🐳🐳2:20pm: ...
08/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Tuesday 8th September 2026

It appears the Whales are making the most of the nice weather! 🌞🐳

🐳🐳2:20pm: Mum and Calf east of Frenchmans Rock, Port Elliot

🐳🐳1:38pm: Mum and calf pair 1km out from Bashams Beach, heading west towards Frenchman's Rock, Port Elliot

🐳12:45pm: Blows seen 600m out from Bashams Beach, Port Elliot

📸Southern Right Whale Calf 'Logan' at Frenchman Rock. Taken by Paul Neville on 22.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Monday 7th September 2026Don’t forget your binoculars—there’s been plenty to see along the coast today...
06/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Monday 7th September 2026

Don’t forget your binoculars—there’s been plenty to see along the coast today 👀

🐳🐳4:10pm: Logan breaching at Frenchmans Rock, Port Elliot

🐳🐳2:30pm: Anu and Logan still hanging out near Frenchman's Rock, Port Elliot

🐳🐳11:20am: Anu and Logan still out from Frenchmans Rock, Port Elliot

🐳🐳10:10am: Anu (mum) and Logan (calf) 500m east of Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot

🐳🐳8:30am: Mum and calf still at Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot. Now closer, about 500m out.
🐳🐳 8:01am: Mum and calf at Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot. About 800m out.
🐳🐳 7:00am: Mum and calf sighted 300m offshore at Fisherman Bay, Port Elliot.

📸Southern Right Whale at Frenchman Rock. Taken by Paul Neville on 22.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Sunday 6th September 2026Sunday forecast: whale sightings with a chance of ocean views. Have you spott...
05/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Sunday 6th September 2026

Sunday forecast: whale sightings with a chance of ocean views. Have you spotted any of our giant visitors today? 🐳👀🌊

🐳🐳8:45am: Mum and calf still out from Fisherman Bay.

🐳🐳7:38am: Mum and calf pair spotted 300m out at Fisherman Bay, Port Elliot. Calf seen breaching.

📸Southern Right calf tail at Bashams Beach. Taken by Peter Zach on 12.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Saturday 5th September 2026Hold onto your hats, it might be windy, but the whales are putting on a sho...
05/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Saturday 5th September 2026

Hold onto your hats, it might be windy, but the whales are putting on a show along our coastline this weekend!

🐳🐳2:55pm: 2 whales spotted breaching out from Boettcher Road, Middleton. Heading west.

🐳🐳12:40pm: Mum and calf, Anu and Logan, spotted 1400m south near Frenchman Rock. Logan rolling and flipper slaps.

🐳🐳11:18am: Mum and calf spotted loafing left of Frenchman Rock.

🐳🐳🐳🐳9:40am: Two Mum and Calf pairs reported near Basham Rise, out from Encounter Cresent, Middleton (unconfirmed).

📸Southern Rights at The Bluff. Taken by Andrew and Marian Chuck on 3.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Friday 4th September 2026Who's whaley excited for the weekend?! 🐳🌞🐳🐳 4:23pm CC pair reported out from...
03/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Friday 4th September 2026

Who's whaley excited for the weekend?! 🐳🌞

🐳🐳 4:23pm CC pair reported out from Bondi lookout, just beyond the breakers. Heading East. Bondi Place carpark, Middleton.

🐳🐳3:30pm CC pair 500m out from Miami Boulevard, Middleton. Lots of breaching!

🐳🐳10:45am: CC pair still 800m out from Frenchman rock, Port Elliot

🐳🐳8:35am: Mum and calf pair 800m out from Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot, calf is breaching.

🐳🐳7:00am: Mum and calf (CC) pair out from Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot

📸CC Pair Anu and Logan at Frenchman Rock. Taken by Phil Robinson on 22.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Thursday 3rd September 2026 We have a sighting! Better late then never! 🐳💙🐳🐳4:30pm: Southern Right Mum...
03/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Thursday 3rd September 2026

We have a sighting! Better late then never! 🐳💙

🐳🐳4:30pm: Southern Right Mum and Calf pair now at Bashams Beach, heading towards Goolwa

🐳3:50pm: Whale spotted breaching out from Frenchman's Rock, Port Elliot

📸Southern Right Whale head at Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot. Taken by Paul Neville on 24.8.26

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Wednesday 2nd September 2026 We have Fin-tastic news... There's Whales!🐳💙🐳11:20am: We have had an unco...
02/09/2026

WHALE SIGHTINGS - Wednesday 2nd September 2026

We have Fin-tastic news... There's Whales!🐳💙

🐳11:20am: We have had an unconfirmed report of a Whale out near Seal Island, Victor Harbor.

📸Southern Right Whale at the Bluff. Taken by Andrew and Marian Chuck on 10.8.26

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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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