Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre 2023/24 SUMMER PRICES

  $12.00 Entrance fee for all ages-  Children under 2 = free    Plaster painting is $5.00 in addition to the entrance fee    ~ Air-conditioned  ~ Aquarium ~Combined fun and learning ~ Daily fish feeding @ 10, 12 &…

PARKLIFE Cafe

A kiosk within a fantastic fully-fenced kid's park, serving single-origin organic coffee and great food. Open 7am - 2pm 7 days a week    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parklifecoffee/   Click here to view Parklife Coffee Menu    

About The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

The concept of a Marine Centre on the Central Coast has been initiated through a number of parallel processes. Early in 2004, a committee comprising a number of the partner organisations met for initial discussions and to identify possible functions…

Admission and Opening Times

We are open 7 days from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm **Closed on Public Holidays** Bookings not essential- if you are a large group please contact us to ensure we have enough volunteers for the day 02 4385 5027  

School Programs

The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) offers a range of fieldwork and excursion programs for primary and secondary students. We provide engaging excursions where your students will gain hands on experience, collect first hand data and explore the wonders of our…

Become a friend of CCMDC

Become a Friend of CCMDC, our "Friends of the ccmdc" program enables you to keep in touch with changes and receive notices of events or other items of interest. If you would like to receive updates about the Marine Discovery…

Activities Tours and Services

At the Centre a range of activities are available for children of all ages. This includes puzzles, colouring, painting, competitions, microscopes and quizzes. Become a Junior Marine Scientist, do the quiz, get a certificate and a free gift. While Mum…