Gold Coast Dolphin Watch Survey & Field Training Workshop - Point Danger, QLD

Do you enjoy walking on the coast and looking out for dolphins? Your interest in marine life can help collect important data about our coastal dolphins and other cetaceans. Join our upcoming East Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Project survey & field training day on the Gold Coast! 

You will meet our passionate team and learn about the Gold Coast dolphin population and how to observe and record your sightings. This workshop will also outline how to identify different species and interpret dolphin behaviours. In the second part of the workshop, you will apply the survey protocols you’ve just learnt and participate in a Dolphin Watch survey at one of our land-based locations.

If you would like to become a citizen scientist and contribute to monitoring local dolphin populations, this will be a great opportunity!

26th September 2026

•  Where: Point Danger Coolangatta Headland - Meeting at the picnic tables Tweed Terrace

   When:  26th September 2026, 8:00 – 11:00 am

What participants will receive:

• Learn Dolphin Watch survey protocols

• Access to our East Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Program protocols and resources

For more information about our East Coast Dolphin Watch Citizen Science Program, go HERE

If you want to purchase a printed copy of our Pocket Guide to Dolphin Watching in Australia on the day, please bring cash and we will have it available on the workshop day for sale. Booklets are $14.50 each. (Please bring the exact amount)

IMPORTANT: Read the information below before registering

• Minimum age 11 years (11-17 must be accompanied by an adult)

• Even though this is an outdoor event, each participant must register and hold a ticket to be able to attend

• Very limited tickets available

• Further event details including exact location and what to bring will be provided when you receive the confirmation email after registration

• A reminder email will be sent to you prior to the workshop.

• All attendees must have a ticket prior. Our events are set to a maximum number of participants for safety, space and optimum learning opportunities.

• If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via your Humanitix account (preferred) or contact us at info@dolphinresearchaustralia.org ASAP so we can give the spot someone on the waiting list.

• This event is weather dependent! In the event of cancellation of this workshop due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, an email will be sent to you no later than 48 hours prior to the event.

• We do not guarantee that we will see dolphins during the survey, but we will endeavour to make it a valuable, informative and exciting experience!

This Program is supported by the City of Gold Coast under the Community Partnerships Program.