Coastal Conservation Group’s action-packed Open Day at Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes.
This important coastal ecosystem spans over 22 hectares and contains over 50 indigenous plant species. It also provides critical habitat for native fauna, invertebrates, native birds and reptiles. The Dunes are a unique reminder of what the coastline looked like before European settlement.
Visitors are encouraged to sign up to free expert-led guided tours taking place throughout the day to learn about this rare and important ecosystem.
Open day activites include:
- Free guided tours
- Kids activities, including Animals Anonymous and Bugs ‘n’ Slugs, face painting and craft activities.
- Native coastal plant sale.
- Fun and fact-filled information stands.
- Stalls selling locally made, environmentally friendly gifts.
- BBQ and coffee stalls.
Nick Crouch, Chairman of the Tennyson Dunes Group. said,
“We love how this popular annual event welcomes hundreds of people every year to enjoy the activities on offer and learn about all the life in the dunes.”
“We’ve got incredibly knowledgeable guides leading the tours again this year, which are always fascinating. It’s a beautiful place to soak up the great outdoors, and children will love the interactive things to do” said Nick.
Read our review on the Tennyson Dunes Discovery Trail
Free Guided Tours:
- Neville Bonney – Native Plant Uses
- Marine Discovery Centre – Beach Tour
- Prof. Chris Daniels – Connecting to Nature
- Dr. Michelle Blewitt – AUSMAP Microplastics Survey
- Dr. Murray Townsend – Climate Change and Coastal Processes
- Dr. Jenna Draper – Insects: delivering love letters from flower to flower
- Dr. Victor Gostin – Geology of the Coast
- Peter Matejcic – In Search of Dragons
- Kris Messenger – Meet the Dune Bugs
- Peter Hunt – Beachcombing
Places are limited so make sure to book.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK A TOUR
Tips to enjoy the Conservation Reserve:
- Enjoy the 1.5km Discovery Trail through the dunes.
- Listen and look out for Singing Honeyeater birds, Painted Dragon lizards and Nankeen Kestrels.
- Smell the beautiful perfume and enjoy the vibrant colours of native plants.
- Keep to the paths to protect the delicate ecosystem.
- Take only memories (and rubbish/litter) home with you. Please leave flowers, plants and animals in their home where they belong.
- A gold coin donation will secure you a native plant for your garden.
Read our review on the Tennyson Dunes Discovery Trail
Getting There:
Parking is available at the Conservation Reserve and at Oarsmen Reserve near the rowing club. The event is also accessible by public transport and can be found between bus stops 32A – 32B on Military Road.
For more information and all enquiries please visit the Tennyson Dunes website
What: Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Open Day
When: Sunday 20 October 2024 | 10am – 3pm
Where: Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve, Southern Car Park on Military Road, Tennyson
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: photos by Play & Go and poster supplied by Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes
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