Ocean Lovers Festival
AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST CULTURAL AND SCIENCE CELEBRATION FOR THE OCEAN
Each March, Ocean Lovers brings tens of thousands of people together to experience the ocean through science, innovation, creativity and hands-on discovery, showcasing world-leading research and practical solutions for protecting our ocean.
Beyond the festival, Ocean Lovers is a year-round platform for ocean education, community engagement and action.
KEY EVENTS:
- Operation Crayweed Snorkel and Discovery with the Operation Crayweed team at Freshie Rockpool.
DATE: Friday 06 March
TIME: 9.30AM
LOCATION: Freshwater Rockpool
Free
- Women Making Waves Harbour Experience An International Women’s Day event featuring epic speakers in the ocean sport and science space.
DATE: Friday 06 March
TIME: 10AM – 11.30AM
LOCATION: Aquarium Wharf
Paid event
DATE: Saturday 07 March
TIME: 7.30AM
LOCATION: Manly Cove
Free
- Kids Ocean Discovery Zone Friends of Bongin Bongin Bay down to create a kids activation zone with lots of ocean-inspired activities on the Corso.
DATE: Saturday 07 March
TIME: 9AM – 2PM
LOCATION: Manly Corso
Free
- Big Manly Beach Clean Our first one in collaboration with Surfrider but also joined by many other NB clean up groups.
DATE: Sunday 08th March
TIME: 3PM – 5PM
Free followed by sundowner drinks at Manly LSC
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