Fieldtrips

The field trips will run simultaneously in the afternoon of Tuesday 13th August. Please select which field trip you would like to attend during the registration process.

Trip 1 - Magical Murray Mouth

Enjoy an afternoon visiting the mouth of the ‘mighty’ Murray River enjoying its natural beauty, learning about the geomorphic evolution of Coorong, the Lower Lakes and the mouth, and learning about some of the environmental challenges facing the region. Joining us on the trip will be Nick Whiterod (one of our plenary speakers) from Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth (CLLMM) Research Centre and representatives of the Living Murray Program and Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group to provide us with invaluable local insight into this part of the world. We will be visiting:

  • The Murray Barrages to discuss fishway and environmental flows challenges.

  • Hindmarsh Island to take in the views of the Murray Mouth.

  • A number of restoration sites on Hindmarsh Island and near Victor Harbor to discuss some of the works that are being undertaken.

This is likely to be a popular one, so make sure you book early!

Trip 2 - The Compass Always Points North

Join us on an expedition more inland towards Mt Compass, the Fleurieu Swamps, and McLaren Vale taking in a number of water management, restoration, and biodiversity projects in the region. As a special bonus, this trip will come with the opportunity to taste some local wines. We will be joined on this trip and will be accompanied by representatives of the Nature Glenelg Trust, Flows for the Future, and the McLaren Vale Biodiversity Project. We will be visiting:

  • Mt Compass Low Flow Bypass.

  • Fleurieu Swamps restoration sites.

  • McLaren Vale Biodiversity Project.

Is there a better way to spend a Tuesday afternoon, enjoying this part of the world?