Join us in Port Douglas for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the Forever Reef Project, the world’s first living coral biobank dedicated to safeguarding the biodiversity of Great Barrier Reef corals!
This groundbreaking facility is dedicated to preserving coral biodiversity, offering visitors the chance to see live coral collections up close and learn about vital conservation efforts protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
See over 200 coral species up close, learn how we’re protecting them for future generations, and discover how you can be part of this groundbreaking conservation effort.
As a Carnivale weekend special, Port Douglas Carnivale is proud to support Forever Reef with Free entry. This exclusive opportunity allows attendees to engage with marine conservation while exploring one of the most innovative reef preservation projects in the world.
Don’t miss the chance to experience this one-of-a-kind tour and be part of the movement to protect our oceans.
Following the success of the week of free tours we ran last year with support from Douglas Shire Council, we’re excited to be expanding the program this year to include:
- 10 days of free guided tours for the public (Monday–Friday across two weeks)
- A special guest speaker day on Saturday 23rd May, featuring a series of nature-based talks and workshops
Dates and times for free tours:
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Monday 11 May – Friday 15 May, free 1 hr guided tour at 11:45am
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Monday 18 May – Friday 22 May, free 1 hr guided tour at 11:45am.
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5 public talks/workshops on Saturday 23rd May, with the following time slots:
• 10:00–11:00am Murry Hunt.
Mud, Mangroves & Magic: Why These Ecosystems Deserve More Love
An in depth, educational, and humorous look into why we need mangrove ecosystems and how we can keep an eye on the vital habitats.• 11:30am–12:30pm Rob Beaman
Deep Great Barrier Reef marine life
Curious about what marine life is like below scuba diving depths? This talk will show robotic underwater camera vision from the deep GBR and Coral Sea.1:00pm-2:00pm Christine Jorgensen
Misunderstood Marvels of the Ocean
From intelligent octopuses to misunderstood sharks, discover the hidden connections between ocean life and human survival, and why the greatest danger isn’t what’s in the water, but what happens if it disappears.• 2:30–3:30pm Jodie Creek & Amanda French
Dive into the hidden world of crocodiles A fascinating look at crocodile behaviour, intelligence, and role in our ecosystems — uncovering what really goes on beneath the surface.• 4:00–5:00pm
Juergen Freund
Whale Sharks and Their Conservation
Discover the gentle giants and the biggest fish of the ocean in this engaging exploration of whale sharks in the Indo-Pacific region. This presentation examines where these enormous fish are found, how they live and interact within their ecosystems, and the historical conservation efforts that have emerged over time to protect them in one of the world’s most vital marine environments
Tickets numbers are strictly limited for each day, so get in early to ensure you don’t miss out. Tickets limited to 2 per person.
For all ages.
Book online.
