South Australia Whale Centre, Victor Harbor

This three-level public centre, in the middle of Victor Harbor, exhibits educational and informative displays of dolphins, sea-lions and whales. A separate theatrette screens locally shot videos of these mammals. Local history exhibits describe the region's extinct whaling industry--not that this has deterred Southern Right whales from visiting Encounter Bay on their northbound journeys! The whales' seasonal visits are celebrated by the centre, which will happily inform you about the species, their habits and arrivals in the region. The centre sells books, posters, soft-toys and other souvenirs. Admission: Adults AUD4.50; children AUD2; concession AUD3.50; family AUD12.