There's still time to discover our underwater world with these Summerama activities
Summerama is a Council-run annual event showcase, featuring free and fun activities for the whole family to celebrate our fabulous coast and learn about the wonderful creatures who call it home.
When: 24 January – 19 February
Where: Waverley Library Gallery
Time: 10 am – 5 pm daily
Underwater forests of seaweed, known as kelp, cover more than half of Australia’s waters, and over one third of the world’s coastlines.
As part of Summerama, Waverley Library will be exhibiting 28 finalists and winners from the Kelp Forest Alliance’s photo competition, hand selected from 350 entries across seventeen countries. Come along and ponder the world of these ‘forgotten forests’ at this exploratory exhibition.
Love the Coast photography exhibition opening
When: 14 February
Where: Bondi Pavilion Gallery
Time: 6 – 8 pm
This Valentine’s Day, we’re loving the coast by revealing the winners of our 2025 Love the Coast competition and officially opening the exhibition of their entries.
Focusing on marine diversity, this year’s exhibition was an open invitation to photographers with a particular specialty in underwater perspective.
When: 16 February
Where: Bondi Pavilion High Tide Room
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Let our coastline “draw” you in, as you learn the basics of drawing with local artist Cameron Stead. Be inspired to put your new skills into practice by drawing what connects you to the coast. All materials supplied.
When: 15 February
Where: meet at the North Bondi Surf Club
Time: 3 – 5 pm
Uncover some of the amazing creatures living in Bondi’s rock pool with the help of our expert marine biologist. A family friendly activity that is sure to bring awe for these amazing ecosystems, perfect for any ocean lover. Get a sneak peak of what to expect from our rockpool tours here.
Please note, all children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Karla Dickens: Rise & Fall
Until 2 February, the community can enjoy the brilliant works of Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens, who explores climate catastrophe from a First Nations perspective, in response to the devasting floods in Lismore in 2022.
Gain a provocative insight into the struggles faced by the planet due to climate change, and the implications this poses for our community.