Events


Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 10am - 3pm AEDT 
Ocean Action Pod: Protecting Our Coast Together at Coogee Beach - 18 January 2026 BOOKINGS NOT REQUIRED
Coogee Beach, Coogee NSW, Australia
Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 10am - 2pm AEDT 
The Wonders of Water Discovery Tour! at Coogee Beach - 18 January 2026 NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Coogee Beach, Coogee NSW, Australia
Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 8am - 10am AEDT 
Coogee Coastal guided tour with local legend Bruce Thom - 20 January 2026
Meet outside Coogee Surf Life Saving Club, Coogee NSW, Australia
Tue, 20 Jan 2026, 3pm - 5pm AEDT 
Rockpool Ramble at Little Bay - 20 January 2026
Meet Prince Henry Centre, Little Bay NSW, Australia
Wed, 21 Jan 2026, 2:30pm - 3:30pm AEDT  + 1 date
Learn to Surf at Maroubra for kids - two session times - 21 January 2026
Lets Go Surfing Maroubra, Maroubra NSW, Australia
Thu, 22 Jan 2026, 7:30am - 9:30am AEDT 
A Discovery of Coastal Birds at South Maroubra - 22 January 2026
South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club, Maroubra NSW, Australia
Thu, 22 Jan 2026, 2:30pm - 4pm AEDT 
Dr Rip's Science of the Surf (& dye release rip identification demo) - 22 January 2026
South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club, Maroubra NSW, Australia
Wed, 28 Jan 2026, 8:30am - 9:30am AEDT  + 1 date
Bare Island guided tour - two session times - 28 January 2026
Meet at the top of the path to Bare Island
Wed, 28 Jan 2026, 10am - 12:30pm AEDT  + 1 date
Snorkelling at Bare Island - two session times - 28 January 2026
Bare Island, La Perouse
Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 10am - 12:30pm AEDT 
Snorkelling for Intermediate at Gordons Bay - 30 January 2026
Meet on the east side of Seasalt Cafe , Clovelly NSW, Australia
Fri, 30 Jan 2026, 1pm - 3:30pm AEDT 
Snorkelling for Beginners at Clovelly - 30 January 2026
Meet at Seasalt, Clovelly, Clovelly NSW, Australia

About

The Marine and Coastal Discovery Program's expert guided activities help us all learn how to protect, conserve and enhance Randwick City's unique coastal and marine environments in a safe and fun way.

The program supports families and groups of friends coming together and learning together.

The program's activities include:

  • rockpool rambles

  • snorkelling tours

  • coastal guided walk

  • surfing for kids

  • coastal bird tour

  • science of the surf talk (& dye release rip identification demo)

  • ocean plastic pollution education trailer

  • how Sydney water works education trailer.

Conditions

Children under 16yrs must have a parent or adult guardian in attendance during the activity. Parents and adult guardians need to pay.

Be prepared for outdoor activities with:

  • sunscreen

  • hat

  • long sleeve top

  • BYO water bottle

  • closed safety footwear (no thongs).

Spaces are limited and bookings are required for all activities. Payment is required upfront for all activities with a fee.

Activities may be cancelled due to insufficient bookings or poor weather. Participants will be advised in the event the activity changes or cancellation occurs. All care is made in the preparation of Council's Marine and Coastal programs, but some changes may occur due to circumstances beyond the control of Randwick City Council. Refunds will be provided for paid activities up to 48 hours prior to the activity start and in the event of cancellation by Randwick City Council.

Randwick City Council acknowledges the Bidjigal and Gadigal Peoples who have traditionally occupied the Sydney coast for thousands of years, the Traditional Custodians of the land.

We celebrate their ongoing connection to the land and waters of the coastal area and their contribution to the life and identity of Randwick City. We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders past and present.