Sea Turtles and Sandcastles

Lake Macquarie City  Council

Join Hunter Wildlife Rescue for an interactive talk about our local sea turtle population followed by our sea turtle sandcastle competition!

Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club

Explore Our Great Outdoors 2026

Did you know we have sea turtles that call Lake Mac home?Join Hunter Wildlife Rescue to learn about our local sea turtle populations in a fun and interactive session at Blacksmiths beach. After learning all about the mysterious lives of our local turtles, kids (and adults of course) will have the opportunity to create their own sea turtle sand castles, with a prize for the creation that best reflects how we can help our local turtles!We will meet on the beach out the front of the Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club.Important participant requirements:- This event is for people aged 5+ years.- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.- All attendees require a ticket (ie parents and children)-All participants MUST wear protective clothing, hat, and sunscreen- Bring water.- Bring your own bucket and spade to create your sandcastle.To complete your booking, please answer the question on the order page acknowledging you have read and agree to <a href="http://www.lakemac.com.au/files/assets/public/events/explore-our-great-outdoors-program-waiver.pdf" title="http://www.lakemac.com.au/files/assets/public/events/explore-our-great-outdoors-program-waiver.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Council’s activity disclaimer and waiver</a>.Please provide your mobile number so we can SMS you with an event reminder and/or advise of cancellation.Stay safe: please DO NOT attend this activity if you, or any of your group, feel unwell.Council reserves the right to cancel the activity if deemed unsafe - you will be notified if this action is necessary.

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