• 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!