Rockpool Ramble at Little Bay - 23 April 2024
Event description
Sold out! - Please join our wait list
Join our expert marine biologists, Will Jones and Murray Cook, as they guide us through the hidden wonders of the inter-tidal zone at Little Bay.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Rarely Seen Marine Animals: Explore the rock platforms and discover the sea life as the ocean retreats. From colourful anemones to tiny crabs, you’ll witness a diverse array of sea life.
- Expert Insights: Will and Murray will share their expertise, identifying the marine species and shed light on their unique adaptations and behaviours.
- Environmental Awareness: Learn how to minimise our impact on these fragile beings. Understanding their habitats and respecting their environment is crucial for their survival
Meet at the Surf Life Saving Sydney Branch building, north of the The Coast Chapel. We will walk down to the rockpools together as a group after a 15-minute briefing.
Physical Challenges:
- This adventure involves some physical challenges:
- Walking up and down the stairs at Little Bay Beach
- Walking approximately 500 meters along the sand
- Navigating unsteady, uneven, and slippery surfaces during the tour.
What to Bring:
- Closed-in shoes
- Sunhat
- Long-sleeve top
- Water bottle
Important Notes:
- Maximum 40 people per tour
- Minimum age: 5 years
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian
- Parents or adult guardians accompanying children need to pay
- The event may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings or poor weather.
Photographs, videos and voice recordings
Randwick City Council staff may on occasion take recordings of participants during activities (including photographs, videos and voice recordings) that could be used for the following purposes:
- educational or community information purpose
- Council displays and promotions of community education events
- to complement the promotion of Randwick's Marine and Coastal Program.
If you DO NOT wish for the participant’s recording to be used according to these conditions, please indicate this during the booking process.
Cancellation conditions
This activity may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings, NSW health orders or poor weather. Participants will be advised in the event the activity changes or cancellation occurs. All care has been made in the preparation of the 2024 Marine and Coastal Discovery Program but some changes may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of Randwick City Council. Refunds will be provided for paid activities that are cancelled 48 hrs prior to the event start and in the event of cancellation by Council.
To find out about other Marine and Coastal Discovery activities please visit https://events.humanitix.com/t...
This program is a Sustaining Our City initiative and is funded from Randwick City’s Environmental Levy.
Randwick City Council acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Clans who traditionally occupied this area of the Sydney Coast and pays respect to Elders past and present.