OCEAN LAB WORKSHOPS & UNDERWATER DRONE TOURS
2024 Program Coming Soon
March 20-24, 2024
Festival Hub, Bondi Pavilion
Families can find fun and practical ways to love our ocean by getting submerged in free family friendly workshops and activities with thought-provoking speakers & hands-on workshops at the Festival Hub.
2023 PROGRAM
North Bondi Rock Pools
UNDERWATER DRONES
Dive below the Bondi waves without getting wet thanks to the Australian National Maritime Museum’s cool underwater drones! Explore the ocean environment of North Bondi and learn about this unique marine ecosystem.
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SEA THE DRAGONS
Join Plastic Oceans Australia and meet two incredible species, the Weedy Sea Dragon and the Leafy Sea Dragon. Discover their unique lifecycles and participate in a hands-on creative arts activity.

Bondi Pavilion Clay Studio
BONDI CLAY WORKSHOP
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WHALE ORIGAMI
Inspired by the Origami Whales Project, learn how to make your very own recycled paper whale and share your message for the ocean!

Ocean Lab Marquee
LIVE SEAGRASSES & SEA URCHINS
Get hands-on with The University of Sydney's live seagrass tanks, learn about sea urchins and dig for creatures in a sand pit.

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SEA CREATURE PLASTER PAINTING
Come paint your very own sea creature plaster mould with eco-friendly water based paints.

North Bondi
IMMERSIA FREEDIVING