• A Video Camera on the Ex HMAS Adelaide in 2021;
• Wonders of the Wreck Program;
• Eco Tourism Hub;
• New Business System;
• Interior Fitout;
Healthy kiosk (Parklife)
• Quality Coffee;
• Healthy Foods;
• Birthday parties or events;
• Ring 4385 5027 for details.
Aquariums
• 5 saltwater aquaria - fish feeding daily
• Tuggerah Lakes display;
• Marine Touch Pool.
Sustainability
We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously. This includes:
• The CC Marine Discovery Centre supports Greenfleet to make us CARBON NEUTRAL.
• Use of recycled cardboard and materials for craft;
• Highly efficiency LED Lighting;
• Solar Panels for electricity;
Soon we will have;
• Water saving toilets;
• High Efficiency A/C.
Sustainability
Shark Tank
Tuggerah Lakes Display & Information
Dry Touch Table
• See and identify familiar items from our beaches:
• Sponges;
• Corals;
• Barnacles;
• Message in a bottle
• Sea Weeds;
• Shells;
• Pumice Rock.
The Ex HMAS Adelaide Story
• Displays of historic artefacts;
• Do the Virtual Reality Dive;
• Bullimore Rescue;
• Unique photos;
• See the wreck;
• Now a Sanctuary home to thousands of fish.
Design, Commissioning, Service and Scuttling
Wonders of the Wreck
• Try the Ex HMAS Adelaide Virtual Reality Dive;
• Explore the wreck without getting wet;
• See the prolific marine growth;
• Watch the Video of the sea floor before the wreck;
Displays
• Gavin The Leafy Sea Dragon DVD;
• Ex HMAS Adelaide Artificial Reef Project;
• Virtual Reality Dive;
• Fish Care & Fishing Tips;
• Cook’s Endeavour;
• Whale Bones;
• Sharks.
History and Heritage
• The Endeavour and Cook’s 4 Days on the Central Coast;
• Heritage of Central Coast shipwrecks and wooden ships;
• Historic Dry Suit Diver @ Siebe Gorman Diving Suit
1831 – 1970. Used to build the nHawkesbury River Bridge.
The Amazing Bar Tailed Godwit:
Flies further than a 747 in one go
Whale Displays
• Whale Jawbone, skull and vertebrae;
• Compare your:
• Height to a whale jaw;
• Weight with whale;
• Skull with a whale.
Activities Area
Highlights
• Junior Marine Scientist Quizzes;
• Draw, colour or paint a sea creature;
• Craft – Make a Turtle or a fish;
• Paint a Plaster (Cost $6);
• Dress ups for littlies;
• Displays.
Craft Activities
Highlights
• Take your photo;
• Paint a Plaster and collect a set;
• Colour in a marine animal;
• Draw an octopus;
• Make a Turtle, anemone or squid;
• Do the Treasure Hunt for a Pirates Doubloon
Themes
• Turtles and Sharks for Summer and Autumn;n
• Whales for Winter and Spring;
• Throughout the year we have themes
to highlight amazing nature or great maritime stories.
Lab for Junior Scientists (Kids)
• Use a Digital Microscope;
• Learn about marine creatures;
• Try our experiments;
• Ask: “Why Is It So?”..
Video Conferencing and Smartboard
Book our facilities.
Our Neighbours
• BBQ and playground is in the Park next door;
• Your entry ticket is for all day;
• Play on the Pirate Ship and Playground;
• Have a BBQ;
• Use our Kiosk;
• Then return to the Centre.
Our Sponsors
• University of Newcastle Foundation;
• University of Newcastle Central Coast Campus;
• Land and Property Management Authority;
• NSW Government Environmental Trust;
• NSW Department of Education;
• Federal Community Grants Program;
• Terrigal Rotary;
Cash, grants, discounts, or In Kind Support was received from:
More Sponsors ...
• NSW Treasury
• Central Coast Council;
• Australian Museum;
• National Maritime Museum
• National Landcare Program;
• Sydney Metropolitan Local Land Services;
• Community Environment Network;
• Your name or the name of your business could be here, contact us to find out more;
Sponsors continued..
• Robb Westerdyke Builder and Underwater Photographer;
• Matt Dowse Underwater Photographer;
• Prime Tax Experts, Bondi;
• Terrigal Underwater Group.
Thank you to all sponsors, helpers, volunteers
and other friends of the Centre.
Our Gold Partners
• University of Newcastle, nCentral Coast Campus
• Marine Science studies
• Children’s University Program
• Fantasea Aquariums
• Community Environment Network
Our Programs: For Everyone
• Friends of the CCMDC
• Waterwatch
• RedMap
Educational Tourism Products
• Visit the CCMDC and enjoy and learn about the Central Coast Marine Environment;
• Arrange a school visit to the CCMDC and extension activities through our Schools Program;
• Experience a guided tour with an expert guide of the incredible Central Coast.
Contact Us!
• Email: admin@ccmdc.org.au
• Website: www.ccmdc.org.au
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccmdc
• Phone: 02 4349 4756 in business hours or 4385 5027 on weekends
Events and Special Visits:
Booking Essential
Book On line or Phone 4349 4756
Rockpool Walks
(When Tides suitable)
• In School Holidays and by Arrangement:
After Your Visit Please Stay in Touch
• Like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/centralcoastmarinediscoverycentre
• Sign up to be a Friend of the Marine Discovery Centre.
• See Our Website: www.ccmdc.org.au
Thank You for Visiting
Keep Enjoying, Smiling and Learning
Please come again!
Looking for interesting activities to keep your children amused. Group tours can be tailored to suit. Contact the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre for more information on rock pool rambles, guided coastal walks and more...
