Book a Tour or Workshop

Tickets for the free guided tours and the weaving workshop are limited - and can book out quickly. If you miss out please join us anyway as unused tickets may become available on the day.

New tours may be added closer to the event so please check in again.

Most tours go for about 60 minutes. Check the program below and avoid booking overlapping tours!

Plants of Interest and Importance in the Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes

Join renowned botanist, native food advocate and author, Neville Bonney, to discover the hidden world of native coastal plants and their uses.

Flora and Fauna of the Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes

Your tour guide, Dr Tim Milne is an ecologist who has worked extensively in the management and restoration of coastal dune systems throughout the state. He has conducted long term monitoring of biodiversity outcomes, and has a personal passion for reptiles.

In Search of Dragons

Peter Matejcic is Vice-President of the Field Naturalists Society of SA, and an ecologist interested in coastal reptiles and how they are adapted to our harsh environments. He has undertaken a comprehensive survey of the Painted Dragon along the Adelaide coastline.

Climate Change and Coastal Erosion

On this tour Dr Murray Townsend will discuss the history and evolution of the Adelaide coast and describe the expected impacts of climate change, such as sea level rise, on beaches, dunes and other coastal areas, and how the coast can adapt to these changes.

Meet the Dune Bugs

Uncover the secret lives of invertebrates living in Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes with Kris Messenger of Bugs and Slugs. Who are they and what role do they play?

Cultural Weaving

Join Buandig/Boandik, First Nations lady, Aunty Leanne Williams, to learn the art of cultural weaving and create your own artwork.

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