Island Whale Festival Friday 30th June
fri30jun10:00 amfri9:00 pmIsland Whale Festival Friday 30th June
Event Details
Island Whale Festival Friday 30th June 2023 Phillip Island *Ceramic & Plaster Ocean Themed Painting Come along & join in a fun hands-on
Event Details
Island Whale Festival Friday 30th June 2023 Phillip Island
Come along & join in a fun hands-on workshop on ocean-themed ceramic painting. We also have a variety of plaster sea creatures for you to paint too!10am – 3pm Clay & Co Studio, 4 Shorland Way, Cowes Drop in
Find a range of stalls, activities, talks, presentations, live music, VR experience, Whale Festival information and more at the Festival Hub in Cowes.10.00am-4pm Festival Hub St Philip’s Church Hall, 102 Thompson Avenue, Cowes
Join the librarians who will share stories & interactive activities with the little ones. 10am – 12pm St John’s Church Hall, 96 Chapel Street, Cowes Drop in
A welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony will be provided by the Traditional Owners of the land, the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. 10.30am-11am Festival Hub
Join a beach tour to explore for signs of a healthy biodiversity, while also recognising & learning about the pollutants that affect our environment.10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm Car park (left side beach lookout), Woolamai Beach SLSC Bookings Required
Learn about the spectacular reefs around Australia’s southern coastline, while you explore Victoria’s biodiverse Marine National Parks, ‘snorkelling’ with dolphins, seals & rock lobsters. 11am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm – drop in sessions Masonic Hall
Join local illustrator & artist Zev Landes (the creator of our whale mascots) in a fun workshop learning how to draw whales. No drawing experience necessary. 11am-11.45am Festival Hub Bookings Recommended
*Whale Pom Poms
Free Winter Whale Fun for Kids! Make your very own cute whale out of pom poms. Learn about these huge, majestic animals that live in our oceans at the Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre. 11am-1pm Phillip Island Visitor Information Centre
Your little ones will love our super cute face painting – choose from a whale, dolphin, seal or penguin. 11am – 4pm Festival Hub marquee
Join Brooke from the Island Cookie Box to create your own whale cookie masterpiece! Yum! 11:30am & 12pm Festival Hub Bookings Recommended
Recycle & transform plastics using new, innovative technology into a unique item for you to keep! Learn about the impact of plastic on our marine environment & about solutions to tackle plastic waste. 12pm & 2.30pm Masonic Hall Bookings Recommended
Wildlife Victoria’s CEO shares knowledge from her decade-long experience in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation and Wildlife Victoria’s important role in caring and advocating for Victoria’s Wildlife. 12pm-12.45pm Festival Hub Bookings Recommended
Meet the team of DRI researchers and volunteers and ask questions about their work, getting involved and careers in marine science. 12pm-4pm Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club Drop in
How many flukes and fins can you identify? Learn how scientists identify whales by their patterns or marks on their fins or flukes (tails), which are similar to fingerprints for humans. 12pm-4pm Cost: Free – Drop in Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Common dolphins are often spotted along the Bass Coast. Are these local dolphins similar to those in Port Phillip who exhibit residency behaviour & a social structure not typical of the species? 1pm-1.45pm Festival Hub Bookings Recommended
Hear how the Conservation Regulators are working tirelessly to safeguard our beloved Hooded Plovers and the crucial role we all play in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our beautiful marine mammals. 2pm-2.45pm Festival Hub Bookings Recommended
Learn how to spot a whale with local researchers while enjoying the magnificent views of Cape Woolamai. This is the perfect location to learn the tell-tale signs of a whale presence in our coastal waters. 3pm-4pm Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club Bookings Recommended
Experience the silent disco magic through ocean themed music and an immersive dance journey of movement, fun & connection for the whole family. The crew will show you some guided, simple & fun movements – no dance experience necessary! 4pm, 5pm & 6pm Festival Hub Bookings Recommended
Join in the fun and learn some acrylic painting techniques. Laugh, drink and leave with your own whale masterpiece! 6.30pm – 9pm Penguin Parade Bookings Essential
Thank you to Island Whale Festival Friday 30th June for this program
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Time
June 30, 2023 10:00 am - 9:00 pm(GMT+10:00)