There is so much fun for the whole family at the Festival Experience Hub this year at the brand new cultural centre in Cowes, Berninneit.
Included in your Festival Experience Hub Pass:
Entry to the immersive underwater themed space with sights & sounds of our marine mammals
‘Snorkelling’ on the Great Southern Ocean Reef in a virtual reality experience
Ocean themed art & craft activities including an interactive art wall for you to add your own whale tail
A packed program of fascinating talks & presentations in the theatre including a performance from the Ngargee Dance Group
Complete your Festival Experience Passport by visiting our fun learning exhibits to receive a stamp & claim your prize!
Learn all about the Humpback Whale migration, the giants of the sea the Blue Whale & the endangered Southern Right Whales from our whale scientists. Hear from palaeontologists about fossil whales found in Australia & the story of the Megalodon. Have you ever thought about a career in Marine Science & what it's like to work in the field or what you can do to contribute to Citizen Science projects? Have you spotted a common dolphin or fur seal lately?
Around the hub you can enjoy live music (sponsored by Wildlife Coast Cruises) from talented local artists & play some lawn games in the garden. Join in one of the fun free activities or story time at the library & see the displays from the Historical Society.
There are lots of other workshops and events you can book - see our Events & Activities page to read all about them & get the most up-to-date information. Our activities room a the Hub will have workshops with local artists to learn how to draw a cartoon whale, create your own calico bag, snow globe or wooden whale tail art piece, paint your own delicious whale cookie or have your face painted.
Daily Pass: $10 (Family – 2 adults + up to 4 children 15 & under) - $5 (single entry 16+)
Purchase your pass online before you arrive for express entry or available on the day.
Open Daily: 10am - 4pm
Location: Berninneit cultural centre
When: Friday 5, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 July
