Community Open Day at the Marine Discovery Centre

Join the team at the Marine Discovery Centre for a morning of interactive marine exploration and learning, followed by a guided beach trail at Henley Beach.

During the session, you’ll engage with a variety of discovery stations, including:

• Kaurna cultural learning
• Aquariums showcasing local marine life
• Virtual reality headsets with new footage of the Great Southern Reef
• Hands-on activities with the Marine Discovery Centre team

Event Schedule:

• 10:00am - 11:30am: Interactive Centre Activities
• 11:30am - 12:00pm: Guided Beach Marine Trail (weather permitting)

Location: Marine Discovery Centre
Cnr Seaview Road & Marlborough Street, Henley Beach, SA 5022
(Parking available behind Henley Beach Parish via Foord Ave, across from the Marine Discovery Centre. Enter via Marlborough Street.)

What's Included:

• Aquariums featuring South Australian marine life like the Porcupinefish, Big-Bellied Seahorses, and Murray River Turtles.
• Virtual reality headsets offering immersive underwater experiences with species like Humpback Whales and Giant Cuttlefish.
• The Kaurna Meyunna Education Room, highlighting the connection between the Kaurna people and the Adelaide Plains and coastline.
• Interactive displays and games, including oceanography, sustainable fishing, marine habitats, and much more.
• Henley Beach Marine Trail (weather permitting).
• A free beachcombing guide for each ticket holder.

Cost:
$10 per person (Children 3 and under attend for free)

Refund Policy:
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made within 24 hours of the event.

Sponsored by Community Bank West Beach.