An orange clownfish peeks out of the fingers of a bright purple anemone on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia's northeastern ocean waters off the Gold Coast..
WA Maritime Museum

Exploring the Reef
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Dates
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10am - 2pm

Ages
All ages
Cost

Included with General Admission | Drop-in activity 

Bookings essential for groups of 10+
Contact 1300 134 081 to book.

Site access information

WA Maritime Museum is mostly accessible, excluding tours aboard the HMAS Ovens. Call 1300 134 081 for assistance. More about accessibility and amenities >

Dive into the world of the reef these holidays!

We are going tropical and getting inspired by Australia's natural wonder of the world, the Great Barrier Reef! This ecosystem is filled with creatures of all shapes and sizes, in a dance of delightful colours as they find food, escape predators, seek shelter and 'look for love' - all making the next generation of offspring happen in their own special way.   

As an additional experience, big kids won't want to miss the chance to experience the wonder of the Life in the Great Barrier Reef  VR experience. Children 8 years and older* can immerse themselves in this stunning 360° documentary of the Reef using a VR headset! Book fast to secure a seat, as sessions sell out. Admission fees apply. 

Join us for Exploring the Reef and discover the amazing world of the reef and its creatures!

What's On?

  • Craft Activities - Craft and decorate your own turtle kite or manta ray kite or colour your under-the-sea diving goggles for papercraft fun.
  • The Great Sea Search Trail - Join Frankie and Freddy and follow the bubbles as they find their fishy friends, finish funny jokes and have fun with facts.
  • Games and Fun - Enjoy collecting spectacular wildlife photos in our Divers for Biodiversity game challenge. Be the first to collect your snaps and race to the photo finish!
  • Digital Aquarium - Colour in sea creatures and bring them to life on our digital screen! You will love how these fabulous animals bring your artwork to life.
  • Under The Dome Cinema Experience screenings - Explore the wild wonder of Ningaloo Reef or the majesty of the gentle humpback whale giants featured in Whale Superhighway. Limited seating, more information about screening times is available here.

 

*Virtual Reality experiences are not recommended for children under 8 years due to the physical size of the headsets and the cognitively immersive nature of the experience. 

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