Coastal discovery van

About the Coastal Discovery Van

The Coastal Discovery Van provides a fun and interactive learning opportunity for students and our community, either at your school or a coastal location within the Sunshine Coast local government area.

Step inside to:

learn about coastal processes that influence our beaches and waterways, and key natural coastal values of the region
discover ecosystems and geological features that play a key role in our coastal environment
learn about coastal erosion, sediment transport or coffee rock
explore how council manages and protects our iconic coastal zone with our interactive wave tank.

Lessons can be tailored to each audience.

The van is mobile so it can come to your school or event.

How to book the Coastal Discovery Van

Bookings are open to:

primary and secondary schools
businesses
community groups.

Email coastaldiscovery@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Please include:

preferred dates
location
school or organisation
year level or age
purpose of the event
contact details.

Coastal Discovery Van lesson plans for schools

We provide tailored lesson plans and a coastal guardians passport (PDF, 3.85MB) to engage students of all ages.

Add on a beach clean-up and lesson on marine debris

Looking for something more to do? Combine your visit of the coastal discovery van with a beach clean-up at one of our beautiful beaches supported by council staff. Find out more about council’s beach clean up program.

To book the coastal discovery van, or find out more, please contact us via email.

To learn more about our coastal management program, please visit the coastal management web page.