Marine Mammal Foundation events
Upcoming Events
You can find any upcoming events right here! As new events are scheduled, this page will be regularly updated.
MMF at the TIDAL Seafood Festival 2026
The MMF Team will be at the TIDAL Seafood Festival 2025!
This year’s event promises a fantastic mix of heritage, local seafood, entertainment, and fun for all! Expect a wide variety of local seafood, more stalls, continuous entertainment, and much more during the weekend. Come and meet the MMF Team, learn all about our amazing marine mammal research, education programs, and outreach activities! Discover the wonders of Victoria’s coastal environments, and how we can all work together to help protect our local Burrunan dolphins, seals, and whales!
When: Saturday September 19th & Sunday September 20th, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Where: San Remo, Victoria
For more information, please visit: https://tidalseafoodfest.com.au/
Dolphin Detectives with Kingston City Council
Discover one of Victoria’s most remarkable marine animals in this engaging Dolphin Discovery wildlife program presented by the Marine Mammal Foundation. Participants will step into the shoes of a dolphin researcher and explore the incredible Burrunan dolphin, a unique species native to south-eastern Australia that was formally recognised in 2011! Watch exclusive videos, listen to fascinating echolocation recordings, and get hands-on with real dolphin artefacts as you uncover the secrets of this extraordinary marine mammal. Along the way, gain insight into the challenges facing this critically endangered species and discover ways to support its conservation.
Suitable for: Children aged 5 to 14 years.
When: Wednesday 23rd September, 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Aspendale Life Saving Club
Registration essential, limited spots available. To book tickets to this event, please visit the event page
https://www.kingston.vic.gov.au/community/events/upcoming-events/dolphin-detectives/dolphin-detectives-registration-form
Dolphin Discovery aboard Searoad Ferries
Join the Marine Mammal Foundation team aboard Searoad Ferries these Spring school holidays for a fun and interactive workshop. Learn all about Port Phillip Bay's unique Burrunan dolphins and other amazing marine mammals, including seals and whales! Play games, see dolphin skulls, and meet Bella the Burrunan dolphin! Fun for all on board.
When: Thursday 24th & Tuesday 29th September
Where: Departing Sorrento: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Departing Queenscliff 12:00 PM and 2:00PM
This event is free for all passengers aboard Searoad Ferries on the above sailings. To purchase Ferry tickets, please visit https://www.searoad.com.au.
Biodiversity Month with Kingston City Council - Protecting Port Phillip
Join the Marine Mammal Foundation for an engaging presentation exploring the incredible marine mammals of Port Phillip Bay and Victoria’s coastline! Discover the world-leading research, education and conservation work being undertaken to better understand and protect these amazing animals and their watery habitats. Plus, learn how you can contribute to vital marine mammal research and support conservation in our local environment.
Suitable for: Adults
When: Wednesday 30 September 2026, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Where: Aspendale Life Saving Club
Registration essential, limited spots available. To book tickets to this event, please visit the event page:
https://au.openforms.com/Form/d364c9b1-cdab-445e-bfb0-3f5a8f48ccfe
MMF at the Hooked On Bellarine Festival 2026
The MMF Team will be at the Hooked On Bellarine Festival 2026!
Families, fishers, and food lovers are invited to cast a line and enjoy the FREE annual Hooked on Bellarine Festival on Sunday 4 October! A family-friendly event that showcases the Bellarine Peninsula as a seafood and fishing mecca, Hooked on Bellarine is hosted on the doorstep of Geelong and an easy day drive from Melbourne or ferry ride from Docklands to Portarlington.
Come and meet the MMF Team, learn all about our amazing marine mammal research, education programs, and outreach activities! Discover the wonders of Victoria’s coastal environments, and how we can all work together to help protect our local Burrunan dolphins, seals, and whales!
When: Sunday 4 October, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Portarlington Safe Harbour foreshore
For more information, please visit: https://vfa.vic.gov.au/recreational-fishing/events/hookedonbellarine
MMF at the Celebrate the Lakes Festival 2026
The MMF Team will be at the Celebrate the Lakes 2026!
Celebrating the rich diversity of the Gippsland Lakes and the species that rely on its rivers, wetlands and catchments, this community event will showcase the environmental initiatives helping these ecosystems survive and thrive. The event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the inspiring projects that protect and enhance the Gippsland Lakes and surrounding catchments, while connecting with local agencies, organisations, and community groups.
Come and meet the MMF Team, learn all about our amazing marine mammal research, education programs, and outreach activities! Discover the wonders of Victoria’s coastal environments, and how we can all work together to help protect our local Burrunan dolphins, seals, and whales!
When: Friday 9th October, 11:00am - 7:00pm
Where: Eagle Point Foreshore Hub
For more information, please visit: https://egcma.com.au/2026/08/27/celebrate-the-lakes-a-festival-of-activities-for-everyone/
Gippsland Lakes Burrunan Watch - Spring 2026
Burrunan Watch is back this Spring!!
Join the Marine Mammal Foundation and get involved in our Burrunan Watch citizen science program this Spring. Burrunan Watch is MMF’s leading citizen science program recording and reporting Burrunan dolphin sightings, and vessel movement across the Gippsland Lakes.
Dates: Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October
Daily Times:
Session 1: 10.00am-12.00pm.
Session 2: 1.00pm-3.00pm
Location: Bullock Island, Lakes Entrance
Learn how to record and report Burrunan dolphin and marine mammal sightings, and discover how to meaningfully contribute to our leading applied research and conservation initiatives.
Places are limited across all sessions. Booking at the Eventbrite link is essential.
All ages are welcome, but participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A DOLPHIN SIGHTSEEING EVENT
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