Activities for all year levels

ALL YEAR LEVELS.

Activity

Activity Time

Price
(includes GST)

Cost per additional student

Aquarium 30

Explore the plants and animals  in the aquarium

30 mins

$105.00
(for up to & including 15 students
One MFDC educator)

$7.00
(for each additional student up to a maximum of 30 students total)

Aquarium 60

Explore the plants and animals  in the aquarium

$12.00
(for each additional student up to a maximum of 30 students total)

All YEAR LEVELS.

Activity

Activity Time

Price
(includes GST)

Cost per additional student

Marine Biology Cruise : Marine life in
Port Phillip Bay

Students will discover a host of marine life both above and below the surface of Port Phillip Bay. While on board a small sledge is deployed which samples material from the bottom of the Bay. This is then sorted by students on the deck of the boat and can include crabs, seastars, seahorses, sponges and some fish as well as lots of seaweeds. Our cruise takes us across the Bay to a colony of Australian Fur Seals and we call in at Popes Eye Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park to view the colony of Australasian Gannets that breed there. The focus of this cruise can include animal and plant adaptations, classification, biodiversity, human impacts and issues affecting the Bay.

(Session is 2 hours on the boat and 30 minutes in the centre)

2 hours 30 mins

$860.00
(One MFDC educator)

Flat rate for groups of
up to 27 participants

Swan Bay Canoe Explorers

Learn the basics of canoeing while discovering some of the wonders of Swan Bay. This activity involves using canoes to access one of this regions most important fish nurseries and an internationally significant wader bird habitat.

Note: Teachers may be included in the ratios depending on personal canoe experience and competence.

(Session is 2 hours in the field and 30 minutes in the centre)

2 hours 30 mins

-

Flat rate for groups of
up to 8 participants

$400.00
(One MFDC educator)

Flat rate for groups of
up to 8 participants

Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
Max ratio

$800.00
(Two MFDC educators)

Flat rate for groups of
up to 16 participants

Teacher : Student Ratio
2:16
Max ratio

Biodiversity in the Sea: Shore snorkel

During the snorkel, students will be immersed in the beauty of Victoria's marine diversity. Our snorkelling program will assist your students to become competent snorkelers while providing a memorable experience.

Note: Teachers may be included in the ratios depending on personal snorkel experience and competence.

2 hours 30 mins

-

Flat rate for groups of
up to 10 participants

$400.00
(One MFDC educator)

Flat rate for groups of
up to 10 participants

Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
Max ratio

$800.00
(Two MFDC educators)

Flat rate for groups of
up to 10 participants

Teacher : Student Ratio
2:20
Max ratio

Sustainable Fishing (boat based fishing)

Port Phillip bay has a long history of fishing, develop your students’ sustainable fishing skills and knowledge while out on the bay. All gear is provided.  If you would like to take your catch home, please bring ice and a cooler or catch and release.

(Session is 2 hours on the boat and 30 minutes in the centre

2 hours 30 mins

$900.00
(One MFDC educator)

Flat rate for groups of
up to 15 participants

all gear and bait provided; assistance with (fishing)