Totally Lit: Treasures from the Deep
This event commences at Manjaree / Bathers Beach. Get directions
Free event | Registrations are essential
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 >
If you go down to the beach today you’re in for a big surprise!
Some friendly creatures from the deep have been safeguarding a really important treasure. Today is the day they plan to hand it over to Captains Boots and Redbeard.
Meet at Bathers Beach to discover what the treasure chest contains. While you’re there you might also get to meet some brilliant writers and illustrators, and here some amazing stories about the ocean and adventures on the high seas.
Please note this is a free event but bookings are essential for the break-out sessions with local authors/illustrators. In case of bad weather the event will move to the WA Maritime Museum.
Sessions with writers and illustrators include:
- Helen Milroy, author/illustrator of Beach Buddies. Session suitable for ages 3-5. Book this session here.
- Frané Lessac, author/illustrator of A is for Australian Reefs, and Australia Under the Sea, 1,2,3. Session suitable for ages 3-5. Book this session here.
- Gabriel Evans, author/illustrator of A Friend for George and illustrator of Captain Sneer, The Buccaneer. Session suitable for ages 5+. Book this session here.
- Mark Greenwood, author of The Unlucky Pirate. Session suitable for ages 7+. Book this session here
