Stay & Play info: visitphillipisland.com.au Whale Sightings & Reports: Download the Wildlife Whales App @islandwhales @visitphillipisland #islandwhales Humpback Southern Right Killer Whale Spy hopping Tail slapping Blow Pec slapping islandwhales.com.au Visit our website for updated program information & to book events. You can also download the Bass Coast Whale Discovery Trail Map here. Supported by: There is so much fun for the whole family at the Festival Experience Hub this year! 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 Whale 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 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. Visit the free Pop-Up Art Show at the Nobbies (the perfect whale spotting location!) to meet some of our talented local artists & find yourself a treasure. Scan the QR code or go to the website to purchase fun add-on experiences! Join the team from the Dolphin Research Institute to learn about the whales of Victoria & be guided in a whale-spotting experience. Join 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, or have your face painted. Join Ranger Sue for a beach tour & learn how to help care for our oceans. Fri 5 – Sun 7 July, from 10am – 4pm Berninneit (Cultural Centre), 91 – 97 Thomspon Avenue, Cowes 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. OTHER LOCATIONS • Home of the Dolphin Research Institute & Two Bays Whale Project Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Woolamai Beach Road, Cape Woolamai Book a session with local researchers to learn about the whales of Victoria & be guided in a whale-spotting experience or learn about a career in marine science. One of the best spots on the island to spot whales! • Pop Up Art Show (Sat & Sun -free entry) Nobbies Visitor Centre, 1320 Ventnor Rd, Summerland Meet some of our talented local artists & find yourself a treasure. Another perfect whale spotting location! • Clay & Co Studio – Craft workshops 4 Shorland Way, Cowes Meet the artists in residence at the Studio and join in a fun activity painting your own ceramic or plaster sea creature. If you see us at the Festival take a pic & tag us at #islandwhales Laena the Southern Right whale Wanda the Humpback whale Winter Whale Cruise 8.30am - 12.30pm Departs: Rhyll Jetty, 16 Beach Rd Dolphin and Whale Cruise 1pm - 4pm Departs: San Remo Jetty, 170 Marine Pde Whale Watching from the Water Whale Cruises by Wildlife Coast Cruises Daily: 4 June – 4 August What are they doing?
Pec slapping – The whale raises one or both pectoral fins out of the water and slaps them on the surface. It may look like waving, but is more likely communication and/or play. Blow – Whales expel warm air through their blowhole with such force that it condenses in cool air and forms a distinctive spray. Tail slapping – The whale lifts its tail clear of the water and slaps it on the surface. This may be to communicate with other whales, scare prey, or as a defence. Spy hopping – The whale raises its head clear of the water to take a look at its surroundings. You will often see the upper and lower jaws as it performs this move. Breaching – The whale jumps clear out of the water. This may be to communicate or perhaps to dislodge parasites. 5 - 7 July Bookings: www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au or call 1300 763 739 kcaB Beach Rd Ber ry’s Beach Rd C oghlan Rd Settlement Rd Church St FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE HUB Berninneit, Cowes Shorland Way entnorV Rd entnorV Rd Summerland Peninsula Swan Lake P yramid Rock Rd RdhavenwNe entnorV Beach Rd Ci r cu t pillihP dnalsI dR Wool a m a R d Seal Rocks WOOLAMAI BEACH SLSC Home of Dolphin Research Institute & Two Bays Whale Project sthiSm Beach Pyramid Rock Grossard Point, Ventnor Punch Bowl Road Swan Bay Churchill Island THE NOBBIES Pop Up Art Show Penguin Parade Visitor Information Centre, Newhaven Rhyll Jetty cruise departure point San Remo Jetty cruise departure point CLAY & CO STUDIO Chapel St Cruise departure points Whale discovery locations Festival Events
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DAY / TIME BERNINNEIT (CULTURAL CENTRE), 9197 THOMPSON AVE, COWES WOOLAMAI BEACH SLSC Woolamai Beach Rd Home of the Dolphin Research Institute & Two Bays Whale Project NOBBIES CENTRE Ventnor Rd, Summerland Pop Up Art Show COWES MAIN BEACH CLAY & CO STUDIO 4 Shorland Way, Cowes FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE HUB THEATRE ACTIVITIES ROOM MYLI LIBRARY THU 4 JULY 6:30pm9pm 6.309pm Ocean Film Festival: Dive deep into the world beneath the waves, where upclose encounters with curious marine creatures come to life on the big screen. Tickets: $20A$17CBookings required FRI 5 JULY 10am 10 –10:30am Welcome to County, Smoking Ceremony & Official Opening: Provided by the Traditional Owners of the land, the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. FreeDrop in 104pm Festival Experience Hub: Experience four areas of fun, activities and learnings 1. Activity zone meet the staff, learn about their activities & complete your passport 2. Art & VR Experience space 3. Under the Sea Immersive room 4. Theatre program Daily Pass: $10 (Family –2 adults + up to 4 children 15 & under )$5 (single entry 16+) Live Music & Lawn Games (Freedrop in) 10 –12.15pm Workshop: Whale Calico Bag Printing Crafty hands-on fun with ocean themed block printing with local artist, Karen Morton. Cost: $20Drop in 10 –11am Whale Tale Huddle: Engage in Whale tales and a special drawing activity to connect with the gentle energy of these majestic, loving beings. Ages: 7-14 Free –Bookings required 1012pm Spot a Whale & Whale Tales: A presentation from local researchers about the whales of Victoria and a guided whale-spotting experience. Cost: $15A$10C (under 15). Bookings required 10am –4pm Ceramic & Plaster Sea Creature Painting: The crew at Clay & Co have made a variety of plaster & ceramic sea creatures for you to paint! We will also have stencils, stamps and other aids to help inspire you. Cost: Plasterfrom $5Ceramicfrom $15 (depending on chosen size) Drop in 10.30 –11.15am Eating Whales: A Megalodon Story: Come on a journey with Paleontologist Ben Franchiselli to uncover the largest sharks that ever existed. Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 11am 11 –1pm Whale Hat Workshop: Celebrate your love of whales by designing and decorating a whale hat to parade around in. Ages 6+ Free –Drop in 11.30, 12pm, 1pm and 1:30pm Whale of a time : Discovery at the beach with Ranger Sue -Join some fun, learning, & conservation at the beach! Cost: $15A$10CBookings required *All sessions weather permittingMin numbers apply for each session. 11.30am12.15pm From Sea to Land...to Sea: A Crash Course in Whale Evolution. Presented by: Ruairidh Duncan, Palaeontologist. Drop ininc in Festival Pass 12pm 12.30 –1.15pm Coastal & Marine Wildlife: the need for a long-distance relationship: Learn about the crucial role we all play in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our majestic marine mammals. Presented by: DEECA Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 1pm 1 –1.45pm Workshop: How to draw a cartoon whale With local illustrator & artist Zev Landes. No drawing experience necessary. Cost: $10 Bookings required 2pm 2 –4pm Origami Workshop -Construct your own pod of paper whales and other sea creatures. Ages 10+. Freebookings required. 2pm4pm Spot a Whale & Whale Tales: A presentation from local researchers about the whales of Victoria and a guided whale-spotting experience. Cost $15A$10C (under 15). Bookings required 3pm 4pm 5pm-7pm 5pm –7pm Sip N Paint: A guided session with artist Jenny Cook to paint your very own oceanic themed canvas while sipping bubbles. Cost: $75 pp inc glass of bubbles. Bookings required SAT 6 JULY 9am 9.3011.30am Spot a Whale & Whale Tales: A presentation from local researchers about the whales of Victoria and a guided whale-spotting experience. Cost: $15A$10C (under 15). Bookings required 10am 104pm Festival Experience HubExperience four areas of fun, activities and learnings 1. Activity zone meet the staff, learn about their activities & complete your passport 2. Art & VR Experience space 3. Under the Sea Immersive room 4. Theatre program Daily Pass: $10 (Family –2 adults + up to 4 children 15 & under )$5 (single entry 16+) Live Music & Lawn Games (Freedrop in) 10 –12.15pm Workshop: Whales & Tales Crafty hands-on fun with timber whale & tail painting with local artist Karen Morton. Cost: $20Drop in 10 –11am Whale Tale Huddle: Engage in Whale tales and a special drawing activity to connect with the gentle energy of these majestic, loving beings. Ages: 7-14 Free –Bookings required 10am3pm Pop Up Art Show Meet some of our talented local artists & find yourself a treasure. The perfect whale spotting location! Free entry –Drop in 10 –10.45am Whale Blessing Ceremony: Traditional custodian, ceremony maker & artist Uncle Steve Ulula Parker will facilitate a Ceremony to bless the whales. Free –Drop In 10am –4pm Ceramic & Plaster Sea Creature Painting: The crew at Clay & Co have made a variety of plaster & ceramic sea creatures for you to paint! We will also have stencils, stamps and other aids to help inspire you. Cost: Plasterfrom $5Ceramicfrom $15 (depending on chosen size) Drop in 10.30 –11.15am Photographing Whales is no Fluke: Photographer Peter Fogarty will share his experiences in locating & capturing imagery that inspires & reminds us of the importance of protecting our environment. Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 11am 11am1pm Origami Workshop Construct your own pod of paper whales and other sea creatures. Ages 10+. Freebookings required. 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 1pm, 1:30pm and 2pm Whale of a time: Discovery at the beach with Ranger Sue: Join some fun, learning, & conservation at the beach! Cost: $15A$10CBookings required *All sessions weather permittingMin numbers apply for each session. 11.30 –12.15am How We Can Make A Difference: Follow Chris Farrell’s journey as an author & wildlife photographer to help the natural world through the camera. Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 12pm 12.302.30pm Spot a Whale & Whale Tales: A presentation from local researchers about the whales of Victoria and a guided whale-spotting experience. Cost: $15A$10C (under 15). Bookings required 12.30 –1.15pm Seal Spotter –Citizen Science Project : Hear from Dr Rebecca McIntosh about about how Nature Parks scientists use drones & citizen science to understand the fur seals in the Bass Strait ecosystem. Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 1pm Check online or at venue for full program of workshops & activities 1.302.15pmPerformance: Ngargee Dance Group: Ngargee Dance Group is a collective of First Nations young women living on Boonwurrung Country. Drop ininc in Festival Pass 2pm 2.30 –3.15pm Marine Biology Career Info session: Have you ever wanted a career in marine science? Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 3pm 35pm Spot a Whale & Whale Tales: A presentation from local researchers about the whales of Victoria and a guided whale-spotting experience. Cost: $15A$10C (under 15). Bookings required 3.30 –4.30pm Blue whales in a changing world : Dr Peter Gill will talk about his and others’ research into the ecology of pygmy blue whales in the Great Southern Australian Upwelling System since 1998. Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 4pm 5pm 5pm –7pm Sip N Paint: A guided session with artist Jenny Cook to paint your very own oceanic themed canvas while sipping bubbles under the festoon lights! Cost: $75 pp inc glass of bubbles. Bookings required 6pm9:30pm 6.30 –9.30pm Whales, Wine and Wisdom: An evening of intimate insights and breathtaking cinema: Our panel of whale scientists will be sharing stories of their decades of whale research (live recording for ABC Radio Big Ideas) followed by a presentation of the docu-film The Big Blue Tickets: $45A$40 concession (inc light supper) SUN 7 JULY 9am 9.30 –10.30am Careers in Marine ScienceJoin our panel of experts with decades of experience for a discussion on how, when & where opportunities exist for a career in marine science. Free –bookings recommended 10am 104pm Festival Experience Hub Experience four areas of fun, activities and learnings 1. Activity zone meet the staff, learn about their activities & complete your passport 2. Art & VR Experience space 3. Under the Sea Immersive room 4. Theatre program Daily Pass: $10 (Family –2 adults + up to 4 children 15 & under )$5 (single entry 16+). Live Music & Lawn Games (Freedrop in) 10am –12.15pm Workshop: Whale Snow Globes : Crafty hands-on fun making your own snow globe with local artist Karen Morton. Cost: $25Drop in 10 –11.30am Sacred Whale Circle: Join Letina from Whales of Lemuria in a circle of unity to learn lessons drawn from the Whales in a spiritual storytelling style. Ages: Adults. Freebooking required 10am3pm Pop Up Art Show Meet some of our talented local artists & find yourself a treasure. The perfect whale spotting location! Free entry –Drop in 10am –4pm Ceramic & Plaster Sea Creature Painting: The crew at Clay & Co have made a variety of plaster & ceramic sea creatures for you to paint! We will also have stencils, stamps and other aids to help inspire you. Cost: Plasterfrom $5Ceramicfrom $15 (depending on chosen size) Drop in 10.3011.15am Tiny Leviathans of the Pacific Rim: Presented by: Ruairidh Duncan, Palaeontologist. Drop ininc in Festival Pass 11am 11am1pm Spot a Whale & Whale TalesA presentation from local researchers about the whales of Victoria and a guided whale-spotting experience. Cost $15A$10C (under 15). Bookings required 11am, 11.30am 12pm, 1pm, 1.30pm and 2pm Whale of a time: Discovery at the beach with Ranger Sue: Join some fun, learning, & conservation at the beach! Cost: $15A$10CBookings required *All sessions weather permittingMin numbers apply for each session. 11.30 –12.15pm The Killer Sperm Whale: Hear about some of the biggest prehistoric predators that ever lived with a skull the size of a small car! Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 12pm 12.301.15pm Dolphins & Whales of Millowl / Phillip Island: Presented by Dr Sue Mason. Drop ininc in Festival Pass 1pm 1.302.15pm Researching Victoria’s Endangered Southern Right Whale: Presented by: Dr Kasey Stamation. Drop ininc in Festival Pass Check online or at venue for full program of workshops & activities 2pm 2pm4pm Spot a Whale & Whale TalesA presentation from local researchers about the whales of Victoria and a guided whale-spotting experience. Cost: $15A$10C (under 15). Bookings required 2.30 –3.30pm Humpback Whales of Hervey Bay & the importance of future Citizen Science: Science based research over 30 years has revealed important insights into the use of Hervey Bay as a stop-over by eastern Australian humpback whales. Drop in –inc in Festival Pass 3pm 4pm Note: all program details are subject to change. Check online or at venue for up to date program details