Come and Try Fishing
Experienced volunteers will show groups of children between the ages of 5 and 15 years the basics of fishing. Parents are asked to help supervise their younger children. All fishing rods, tackle and bait are provided. As group sizes are limited to a maximum of 15 for each session, it is advisable to pre-book your place by phoning 0356881554 or emailing via the Contact Us page.
NOTE: Bookings via website have closed , however we have some vacancies for 10-00 am and 1-00 pm sessions today (Sunday).
See the volunteers at the reception table to book.
We’ll get back to you to confirm your booking. Some places may be available on the day, but pre-booking is the best way to avoid disappointment. When booking, please nominate preferred day and session, along with your child’s first name and age.
Session times for “Come Try Fishing” are 10-00am and 1-00pm each day.
Unfortunately, due to rising cost’s, there will be a $2-00 booking fee for each child registered, payable at the reception table at the entrance, when the children arrive for their session. Each child will still receive a fishing rod and reel.
See the volunteers at the entrance to the Terminal on arrival and they will direct you from there.
Don’t forget your hats and sunscreen.
Welshpool Horticultural Society.
Always popular, the Welshpool Horticultural Society are returning with lots of fun, craft based activities for the children. The volunteers will also answer any gardening questions you may have.
Barn Yard Babies
New to Seadays this year is Barn Yard Babies. Janie will have a wide selection of cute young farm animals to see and interact with. Janie asks though, that all children follow her instructions when handling the animals.
Interactive Environmental Marine Displays
Our environmental volunteers will have the touch tanks operating, where the children will be able to see close up, some of the wide variety of marine life found in the waters of Corner Inlet.
More marine life will be on display in the big aquarium.
V.F.A. (Victorian Fishing Authority)
The VFA will be presenting information on the commercial and recreational fishing scenes, along with ideas to help keep our Inlet and waterways clean.
Children’s activities will also be provided as well.
Meridian Sea Kayak Display.
Ian will be hosting the display of various Sea Kayaks, from recreational to the very sophisticated.
Ian will also talk about the many opportunities for kayaking in Corner Inlet.
FACE PAINTING.
Our face painter will be here both days to create wonderful art on the children’s faces.
The face painter has a charge of $5-00 per child, payable directly to her.
Great Southern Rail Trail Display.
GSRT volunteers have put together a comprehensive display of the GSRT from Nyora to Yarram. The display highlights some of the spectacular scenery to be seen on this iconic ride.
Myli Libraries, Welshpool/Foster.
Lisa from West Gippsland Library Service (Myli), will have her badge making equipment where children can create their own artistic masterpiece and wear it with pride in the form of a badge.
Friends of Agnes Falls.
Friends of Agnes Falls will have an update on the development of the Agnes Falls precinct.
The tireless volunteers have been campaigning for suitable development of the precinct for many years. Find out their latest ideas.
There will also be merchandise available to support the Friends of Agnes Falls.
Port Welshpool Coast Guard.
The Port Welshpool Coast Guard will be on hand to offer boat safety advice and show case their rescue work.
Their RIB rescue boat will be on display, subject to availability.
C.F.A. Welshpool.
The CFA Welshpool Brigade will be on hand with their fire fighting equipment on display.
This is subject to the Bush Fire situation on the day.
Star of the South Windfarm.(Southerly 10)
The Star of the South project is the first offshore windfarm to be developed in Victoria, and when completed will generate 20% of our electricity requirements.
Experts from Star of the South will have a display and will answer any questions you may have in relation to this project.
The Port Welshpool Working Group also acknowledge the generous donation by Star of the South of funds to support the Seadays Festival.
Port Welshpool Maritime Museum.
The Port Welshpool Maritime Museum in Turnbull Street will be serving old fashioned Devonshire teas daily, along with an historical photo display.
Saturday at 11-00am, John Woolley will entertain with stories and history of the oil and gas industries in Corner Inlet and Bass Strait.
Saturday 1-30pm, local historian, Cheryl Glowrey will talk about history and development of Wilsons Promontory becoming a National Park and Port Welshpool’s involvement.
The Museum is open from 10-00am to 4-00pm each day.
The Connie!
Roberto, our resident ex Transit Authority tram conductor, will be here on Saturday to add his own fun to the event.
Food.
The Yarram Lions will be operating the BBQ.
The Port Welshpool W0rking Group volunteers will be operating the kitchen serving snacks and hot and cold drinks.
Alternatively, take away food is available from the Port Welshpool General Store.
Just remember that the Sea Days Festival is an alcohol free event. So come and join us to make it a great weekend of family friendly fun and entertainment.
