Holiday program
The Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre will be OPEN during the first week of the winter school holidays from Monday 29 June to Friday 03 July, 2020.
Adjustments for COVID 19
COVID 19 restrictions require us:
- to record the name and contact number of each person visiting the MFDC or participating in the outdoor activities, to allow contact tracing if required.
- to limit the number of people inside the MFDC at any one time, to ensure we have 1 person per 4 square metres and to not exceed 10 in total on outdoor activities.
- to clean all touch points in the MFDC between each session.
- to ensure 1.5 m social distance is maintained between people (who are not of the same household)
- to restrict entry to people who are unwell.
Winter Holiday Program 2020
The Winter Holiday Program will be limited to:
- 50 minute experience inside the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre
- 1 hour on-habitat activities (depending on tides and weather) BOOKED OUT
Children 18 and under must always be accompanied by an adult on activities and in the Centre.
Inside Sessions
Five 50 minutes session are available each day of the holiday program for you to come and explore the MFDC.
| 10.00 am to 10.50 am |
| 11.00 am to 11.50 am |
| CLOSED FOR CLEANING |
| 1.00 pm to 1.50 pm |
| 2.00 pm to 2.50 pm |
| 3.00 pm to 3.50 pm |
Outdoor Sessions - Have Booked Out
You must wear sturdy shoes that can get wet (NO THONGS), bring a jacket, be SunSmart...
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date | Time | Outdoor ActivitiesHAVE BOOKED OUT |
Monday | 11:00—12:00 | Rockpool Ramble (Pt. Lonsdale) Which curious creatures make the rockpools |
Tuesday | 1:30—2:30 | Swan Bay Discovery Explore the mudflats in Swan Bay and find out |
Wednesday | 12:30 — 1:30 | Beach Discover (Queenscliff) What has the tide brought in for us today?
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Thursday | 2:00—3:00 | Rockpool Ramble (Pt. Lonsdale) Which curious creatures make the rockpools |
Friday | 11:00—12.00 | Freshwater Wonders Healthy wetlands are teeming with life. What can we find today? |
How to Book
Bookings are essential for all sessions and activities.
Be quick! These sessions and activities will book out quickly!
Bookings can be made through 5258 3344 or marine.discovery@vfa.vic.gov.au
Cancellation policy
You will not be charged:
- If we cancel due to unsafe weather conditions.
- If you cancel due to an illness in your party.
Waiting lists will be kept in case of cancellations.
More information?
| Frequently Asked Questions: | find the answers here |
Email: | marine.discovery@vfa.vic.gov.au
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Phone: | (03) 5258 3344 If there is no answer leave a message, we will return your call |
Online:
| search—marine and freshwater discovery centre |
Click here to download a printable copy of the Winter Holiday Program 2020 .