Kanamaluka / Tamar Discovery Day 2026

Join us for a FREE family day out on Saturday 24 October at Seahorse World. Our much-loved face painting, colouring competition and interactive stalls are returning, plus a few new surprises. Get ready to explore the wonders of the Kanamaluka / Tamar estuary!


Past event - 2024

The biennial Kanamaluka / Tamar Discovery Day took place on Saturday, 19th October 2024 at Seahorse World, Beauty Point. This free family event invited community members to explore the mysteries and wonders of the Kanamaluka / Tamar estuary.

Explore the wonders of the Kanamaluka / Tamar estuary - 2024

The event celebrated the estuary’s rich biodiversity and heritage. Visitors enjoyed engaging displays presented by organisations such as the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, Tamar NRM, Platypus House, Birdlife Australia, AMC Search’s Autonomous Surface Vessel, while special discounted tours were available at Seahorse World and Platypus House, with free entry for kids.

In conjuction with Children’s Week, the day featured hands-on arts and crafts, environmental exhibits, and games designed for learning and family fun. The event provide a fantastic opportunitty for the community to come together and connect with the estuary’s unique ecosystem.

The 2024 Kanamaluka / Tamar Discovery Day was proudly sponsored by Seahorse World, Bell Bay Aluminium, and Petuna Aquaculture.