Join our expert presenters to explore the dynamic nature of the Mornington Peninsula coastal and marine environment, focusing on climate change impacts and mitigation solutions. This is a day trip from Melbourne by bus, unless you live on the Mornington Peninsula and wish to join the bus at McCrae.

Dr James Driscoll (Director of STEM Outreach at Monash University) and coastal geomorphologist Rob Gell AM (President of The Royal Society of Victoria) will lead a full day hands-on field trip. Considering coastal processes and the dynamic interconnections between land, sea and atmosphere at sites along the Mornington Peninsula. We will also explore the socio-economic impacts of climate change on coastal communities. Considering the effectiveness of adaptation and mitigation strategies.

This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.

DEPART: 8.00am from The Royal Society of Victoria (8 La Trobe St Melbourne) - Free Parking available onsite 

OR for those living on the Mornington Peninsula, please contact geographyvic@gmail.com and we will arrange a pick up at McCrae beach.

RETURN: 4.00pm McCrae Beach OR 5.15pm The Royal Society of Victoria

• Suitable for any interested community members aged 18 years and above. 
• Moderate level of fitness required - involves walking on sand and uneven surfaces for approx 2-3 km.
• Detailed fieldwork notes provided
• BYO Lunch

Places are strictly limited.