[ April 14, 2019; ]
Enjoy, explore, preserve at Myponga Reservoir
From Sunday 14 April 2019, Myponga Reservoir Reserve will be yours to enjoy, explore and preserve. To celebrate, you can enjoy a range of activities that will be taking place including a Trail Running SA fun run and children’s activities delivered by Nature Play SA and Trees For Life (SA).
Nestled […]
George T Fisher Playground Redevelopment
The City of Victor Harbor is upgrading George T Fisher Playground, located on the Foreshore adjacent Flinders Parade.
The redevelopment follows extensive community consultation and will ensure the playground remains one of the most popular family destinations in the region.
The design of the new nature playground is sure to be a hit […]
The Greenman Inn, Ashbourne
Review by Susannah Marks, 2 March 2019
Driving through Ashbourne on the way to the Fleurieu is a pleasant drive and it takes you through some pleasant countryside and small towns. Instead of taking the expressway down to Victor Harbor or Port Elliot, you can drive via the Adelaide Hills for a change of […]
Soldiers Memorial Reserve Victor Harbor Playground Review
Soldiers Memorial Reserve is a beautifully kept park with everything you could need for a fun family outing. Located by the seaside along The Esplanade at Victor Harbor, it’s a great spot for picnics or gatherings as there’s plenty of space and good facilities.
Review by Susannah Marks
Soldiers Memorial Reserve […]
Victor Harbor Skate Park
Victor Harbor Skate Park is in a great location just next to the foreshore. This popular skate park has a quality surface and ramps; and enough to keep skaters, scooters and riders of all ages busy and challenged.
Victor Harbor Skate Park Review by Susannah Marks
For kids (or parents!) who are into into skateboarding, […]
GT Fisher Playground aka Victor Harbor Train Park
*** EDITORS NOTE: This playground is now reopen as of 6 July 2019 after redevelopment. Read more here.
You can’t miss this brightly coloured playground as you drive along the foreshore at Victor Harbor. You’ll find it between the Soldiers Memorial Garden and the Causeway Plaza, just next to […]
[ December 31, 2018; ]
New Year’s Eve Celebrations at Normanville
New Year’s Eve 2018 will see the 21st annual Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant. The pageant consists of a parade of approximately 40 colourful floats leaving Katherine Drive at 7.30pm sharp, winding its way through the streets of Normanville ending at the beautiful Normanville foreshore at approximately 8pm.
Locals and tourists […]
Christmas Lights Cruise – Coorong Quays Marina on Hindmarsh Island
Launching this summer is one of SA’s newest light displays at the Coorong Quays on Hindmarsh Island – and one you can only truly appreciate from the water.
Goolwa is just over an hour’s drive from Adelaide, then once you’re there just park the car, sit back, […]
[ November 11, 2018; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
The Great Duck Race in Strathalbyn
On the second Sunday in November each year, the Great South Australian Duck Race is held in the Soldiers Memorial Park at the beautiful township of Strathalbyn.
The event officially commences at 10am, and includes a variety of stalls, food and fun for all the family. The Giant “Moby Duck” keeps […]
[ December 1, 2018 to December 2, 2018. ]
Willunga Christmas Tree Festival
This annual community event is a showcase for creative minds, either as a collective or as individuals.
Submissions have been received for dozens of Christmas trees to be displayed. Enjoy a display of over 50 decorated trees and be part of the people’s choice for your favourite Christmas tree.
There will be many things to […]
[ October 26, 2018 to October 28, 2018. ]
Fleurieu Folk Festival
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is a multiple award-winning festival that presents a weekend of music concerts and sessions, dance, workshops, open mic concerts, folk jams, children’s entertainment, stalls, and more.
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is South Australia’s largest folk music festival with attendance exceeding 8000 and 2018 will be the Festival’s 12th year in […]
[ September 14, 2018 to September 16, 2018. ]
The Lower Lakes Stockmans Challenge: Over 60 competitors ranging from some of Australia’s best and most experienced to some up-and-coming local junior riders and the gunna-be riders.
The Bush Festival
All three days will have much to see and do including SA Working Draught Horses, whip cracking demonstrations, trade displays, free children’s games, damper making demonstrations […]
[ September 4, 2018 to September 9, 2018. ]
Festival of Nature
The Fleurieu Coast Festival of Nature has grown to 6-days of inspiration and celebration of all things sustainable living.
There will be a vibrant program of guided walks, open homes and gardens, health and longevity boosting classes, panel discussions, pop-up workshops, demonstrations and exhibits. This will all be delivered against a backdrop of delicious […]
[ September 14, 2018 to September 16, 2018. ]
Victor Harbor Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival
Dance the weekend away at the Victor Harbor Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival. The Victor Harbor Rock ‘N’ Roll festival is jam-packed full of activities with rock ‘n’ roll literally taking over Victor Harbor on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula for the weekend. See the town come alive with live Rock ‘N’ […]
[ October 13, 2018; ]
Hugo Wines Family Day
Enjoy a day with Hugo Wines in McLaren Flat relaxing on the lawn or under the marquee whilst munching on delicious food from The Oyster Bar or The Caro Club.
On arrival, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine produced from the estate and receive a free “Hugo Wine ” glass to keep. Visitors […]
[ September 30, 2018; ]
Lazy Dayz presents Family Tunes at Lloyd Brothers in McLaren Vale
Join Lloyd Brothers in McLaren Vale on the October long weekend for a family friendly fun filled day featuring Black Cherry Event’s DJ Ali B with his adult and kids disco.
Every hour they will flip the music and the kids can request songs and enjoy […]
[ July 28, 2018 to August 1, 2018. ]
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 2018 featuring Family Fair Day, Fireworks, Street Parade, Market Stalls and Festival Lunches.
The Willunga Almond Blossom Festival has been a major fundraising event since 1969, when a local committee decided to raise money to build the Festival Hall. Today, proceeds from the festival continue to fund the maintenance and the continual upgrading of Willunga’s park […]
[ June 9, 2018; ]
Historic Aldinga Township Celebration
The businesses of the Historic Aldinga Township invite everyone to join in the fun and festivities of their street celebration.
This event marks the completion of the new streetscape works recently undertaken by council. There will be something for everyone with live music, free kids activities, market stalls, a range of food, special […]
d’Arenberg Cube at d’Arenberg Winery.
Recently, on a day trip adventure to Port Elliot, we were passing through McLaren Vale and saw the iconic d’Arenberg Cube jutting out of the flat landscape. On a whim, we decided we ought to explore this unique building.
As you enter the building it is obvious that everything in it is […]
[ June 9, 2018 to June 11, 2018. ]
The McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival is celebrating its 26th Anniversary in 2018
The McLaren Vale Sea & Vines Festival revels in the culinary and winemaking traditions of one of our premier food and wine destinations with a beach lifestyle. With a wide variety of events on offer, from intimate degustation dinners with winemakers and […]
[ June 11, 2018; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
Lloyd Brothers Family Fun Day
Lloyd Brother’s Family would like to invite all families to enjoy a day relaxing on their lawns by the lake. Lloyd Brothers will provide the finest wines, Tunes by the ‘Click’ Band and Gourmet foods from My Kitchen Rules Tim & Kyle from the ‘Caro Club’ & Squid Ink.
Free kids activities […]
[ March 4, 2018; 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Fox Creek Wines Kids Art Workshop with Sally Heinrich
Bring your family and friends! While your kids are entertained why not enjoy a glass of wine and some delicious wood-fired pizzas.
Join Sally in making a simple relief printing block and use it to make your own prints to take home. Or take away your own crayon rubbing from one […]
[ February 16, 2018 to February 18, 2018. February 23, 2018 to February 25, 2018. ]
Fleurieu Fringe
Over two massive weekends this summer, the river bank in Port Noarlunga is the place to be!
Bringing you world-class live entertainment, performing arts, children’s activities, art installations, food trucks, bars and artisan markets at this Adelaide Fringe award-winning event! Take along your family and friends for a magical evening ‘Down South’ by the river […]
[ February 4, 2018; 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. ]
The 2018 McIlroy Auto Group Strathalbyn Cup on Sunday 4 February is shaping up to one of the best yet – where glamour and country charm collide, providing the perfect opportunity for a splendid Sunday out for the whole family.
Be off and racing at South Australia’s most glamorous provincial Cup, where the city and the […]
[ January 6, 2018; 8:00 am; ]
The Great Goolwa Cockle Challenge is coming to Goolwa Beach this summer.
You will have a chance to capture tagged pipis along the beach and win prizes, including fishing gear from South Coast Marine, a subscription to Fishing SA Magazine, drink vouchers and more, if you catch a tagged pipi on Saturday 6 January 2018.
The event, funded […]
[ December 31, 2017; 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. ]
Rivergum Homes New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Victor Harbor
Join in the free fun family entertainment on Warland Reserve in Victor Harbor and enjoy the kid’s early fireworks at 9:45pm, followed by a midnight fireworks spectacular!
Rivergum Homes New Year’s Eve celebrations attract more than 10,000 spectators enjoying the festivities around Warland Reserve, and over 30,000 locals, […]
[ December 31, 2017; 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. ]
Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant
New Year’s Eve 2017 will see the 20th Annual Normanville New Year’s Eve Pageant.
The pageant consists of a parade of approximately 40 colourful floats leaving Katherine Drive at 7.30pm sharp, winding its way through the streets of Normanville ending at the beautiful Normanville foreshore at approximately 8pm. Locals and tourists alike […]
[ November 25, 2017; ]
Spring into Willunga Street Party
The Spring into Willunga street party is a community celebration featuring amazing food, wine, art and specialty products from Willunga and the Fleurieu region. There will be picnics, live music and market stalls to browse along with roving entertainment along Main Street, which will be closed to traffic. For the kids […]
[ October 27, 2017 to October 29, 2017. ]
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is an annual 3 day family friendly celebration of contemporary and traditional folk music
Held in the picturesque township of Willunga, in South Australia’s premier wine region, this annual festival hand picks over 50 of the best local, interstate and international folk musicians covering a broad range of genres including traditional, acoustic, celtic, […]
Oceanic Victor
Experience life beneath the waves in Victor Harbor.
Oceanic Victor opened their in-sea aquarium in Victor Harbor, South Australia in 2017. Located just off Granite Island in the clear, clean waters of Encounter Bay, the experience offers fun, learning and excitement for the whole family. Perfect not only for adventure seekers, but for anyone wanting […]
