Watch a special educational demonstration of the old steam engine at the Quorn depot especially for National Science Week. Pichi Richi Railway operate multiple services. The locomotive in the picture, NM25 is an original Ghan engine and has returned to service after maintenance at the start of this year. You can enjoy a full-day or…
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Conversational Candle Making
Make & take home a 100g candle tin with lid. Choose your wick, pick a fragrance, add some embellishment and learn important candle care tips from your entrepeneur Molly from Grace & Rose Candles. Learn about the differences between paraffin and soy wax candles and the health benefits of choosing the right ingredients for your…
Koi Fish Kites and Botanical Prints Workshop
In this cultural workshop young people can engage with local Artists and learn new techniques to make Koi Fish kites and botanical prints. Come to both sessions or just one. You will get to see your work on display in an exhibition. You can choose to stay all day in Barmera’s beautiful, relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy…
Brain Break – Burns Beach Primary School
We’re hosting a Brain Break morning tea with scrumptious morsels of science goodness to celebrate science achievement and endeavour. We’ll be getting together to share fun science quizzes, activities and demonstrations over our cuppa. This morning tea is just for us, but you can register to host one for FREE in your own workplace.
Moonta Mines Museum Celebrates Copper: A complex processing demonstration
To celebrate National Science Week at Moonta Mines Museum, you will be treated to a special interactive and participatory copper processing demonstration. The Moonta Mines historically used a method called Cementation, which means an acid extraction of copper from carbonate and residual low-level copper ores. This fascinating demonstration with our geochemist will take place in…
Twisted Science: Magic and comedy experience
What happens when science, magic and comedy get totally twisted and tangled up together? Why not utilise your superb science senses to find out? Prepare to see, hear and be amazed by James and his travelling Magic show. While James may need to fly off on his magical carpet to his next destination, you can…
Marine Science VR Shark Cage Dive with Shakka the Great White Shark
Take a virtual journey under the sea into a world of marine science at this detailed exhibition of the longest recorded Great White Shark landed in South Australia. Shakka was accidentally caught and drowned in local waters near Port Germein when she was just 23 years. You can learn about the marine science that is…
Inspired NT Stall @ Teddy Bears Picnic
Inspired NT will be bringing the science to the City of Darwin Teddy Bears’ Picnic this year with their stall on the lawn. Bring the family, kick back on the lawn, picnic on treats from food vendors, check out other local stalls or get involved in amazing artistic adventures.
Science Week NT Launch – Barunga Festival
This year National Science Week in the NT will launch at the iconic Barunga Festival. The Festival boasts a long and proud tradition of celebrating the best of remote Indigenous Australia. This much-loved Territory event attracts a 4000-strong audience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people from all over the world, who descend upon the small remote…
Rivergum Cruises Educational Dining Experience
Join your hosts, James and Sandra, on their brand new boat ‘Qatar’ for a relaxing cruise up or down the Murray River enjoying the quiet, smooth waters around Waikerie. Get up close and personal with nature and see the unique bird life, native flora and local fauna while gliding past the 100 foot majestic limestone…