The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre (SCMDC) is a multi-faceted Centre comprising a Marine Education and Research Centre, together with a Marine Discovery Centre, on the Far South Coast of NSW. Its home base is in Eden and its programs and activities stretch along the entire coastline of the Bega Valley Shire, from the Victorian border to Bermagui in the north.

Mission

The Discovery Centre promotes understanding of oceans and coasts by offering learning and knowledge experiences.

Vision

To be a centre of excellence in temperate marine research and education.

Objectives

• To increase understanding of sustainable use of the oceans and coasts.
• To facilitate research into the temperate marine environment.
• To be a resource for specialist knowledge about the temperate marine environment.
• To provide a wide range of visitor experiences focussing on our unique natural assets.
• To offer educational opportunities for people of all ages
• To work with indigenous people to achieve our mission.
• To be a well managed not for profit organisation.

Our marine education curriculum and programs have been developed for school visits incorporating the hands-on experiences we offer.

Simultaneously, our Research Advisory Group is working to raise awareness of the abundant opportunities for scientific research our region offers.

Opening Times

The Discovery Centre is open throughout NSW, Victorian and ACT School Holidays from 10am till 3pm Wednesday to Saturday (except Public Holidays) and during School Term 11am till 2pm Wednesday to Friday.

Please call 6496 1699 for further details or to book into one of the Holiday Activity Programs.

Entry fees

Adults $7 | Seniors & Students $5 | Children $2 | Families $15