30 million years across Melbourne: Exploring the Prehistoric Giants of the Past

Name: 30 million years across Melbourne: Exploring the Prehistoric Giants of the Past — Island Whale Festival Phillip Island
Start: 2025-07-12T10:00:00+1000
End: 2025-07-12T10:45:00+1000
Location: Berninneit

Saturday 12 July 2025
10:00 am 10:45 am 10:00 10:45

Berninneit 91-37 Thompson Avenue Cowes, VIC, 3922 Australia (map)

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Join palaeontologist Ben Francischelli on a journey 30 million years in the making! Dive into Victoria's prehistoric oceans to discover the deepest diving whales of all time, the river dolphins that once swam along our ancient coastlines, and the biggest animals that ever existed, twice the size of any dinosaur!

In this one-off talk, Ben will uncover the evolutionary history of Victoria in the last 30 million years, and the radical marine life that once lived here.

Suitable for all ages

Presented by: Ben Francischelli, Palaeontologist

When: 10.00am - 10.45am

Cost: Included in Festival Experience Pass (seats subject to theatre capacity)

Location: Festival Hub - Theatre

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