Great Southern Reef & Kite Making (5 Jan)

Let’s get creative and catch the wind! Families are invited to design and decorate their own colourful kites, then take them outside to fly together in a joyful celebration. While we’re having fun, we’ll also learn about the Great Southern Reef and why its kelp forests, seabirds, and marine life are so important.

Our team makes sure everyone flies safely with clear spaces and easy instructions. The session blends creativity, movement, and curiosity, leaving families feeling connected to the ocean and inspired to care for this incredible coastal ecosystem.

What to bring:

• sun protection (e.g. hats and sunscreen)
• weather protection (e.g. warm clothes/raincoats)
• appropriate footwear
• water bottle

Age restrictions:

• Ages 5 and over
• A guardian must accompany children under the age of 16.
• Please be advised that every person attending this event (including adult accompanying child) must have a ticket to attend the event.

Meeting Point: Beachside of the Pavillion Café Warrnambool, look for the Aurora Surf silver flags. Coordinates: -38.401550, 142.475889

Cancellations: This event may be cancelled at short notice due to extreme weather conditions or changes in Victorian Government public health guidelines. You will be contacted if the event is cancelled. If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket so our guide knows and does not wait for you to arrive.

About: Now in its 30th year, Summer by the Sea offers fun, educational activities along Victoria’s coastline. With the 2026 theme ‘The coast, the sea, and our community’, the program gives people the chance to explore our coastal and marine environments and learn how to help protect them for future generations.

Proudly supported by Coastcare Victoria and the Victorian Government, activities are delivered in partnership with environmental organisations and led by friendly, experienced, first aid–trained hosts.