Things to do
View our WILD sand sculptures
Go on an adventure as you explore over 700 tonnes of sand intricately carved into larger than life WILD Animals by 18 of the world’s best sculptors.
The Sand Sculpting Discovery Experience*
We’re exceptionally excited to offer our newest addition to our sand sculpting exhibition, an experience for those of you that would like a more in-depth understanding of the sand sculpting process.
What is involved
Watch a video presentation showing the build process for our WILD sculptures.
Meet (on the screen) some of our sculptors who carved in this exhibition and listen as they discuss their inspiration for the piece that they carved.
Watch the sculptures come to life as you see the carving processes.
To complete your understanding of this artform you can book in for one our “Meet the Sculptor” tours . A professional sand sculptor will tour you through WILD answering any questions that you have and provide you with a short sand sculpting demonstration. Group sizes are limited and pre booking recommended.
*Free activity ran inside the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre.
WILD Activity Book
All children will receive an activity book with their entry. As you go through the exhibition, search for hidden clues, solve the puzzles and answer the questions in the activity book to solve the secret message and earn a reward, and find out how we can all help our friends, the animals.
Hands on Sand Sculpting Workshop
Become a sand sculpting pro in our DIY sand sculpting workshop zone! You will be given all the tools, brickies sand and the step-by-step process that a professional sand sculptor would follow to create your masterpiecethe animals.
WILD SAND-FARI Adventure
Book your kids in to be guided through the exhibition as our newest PARK RANGERS. We need your help to save the WILD planet we live on. Learn more about our Australian endangered animals and threatened species from all over the world, while we go on a safari adventure. Once we have helped save our animal friends you will get your choice of SANDSATION Sand Art to complete.
BOOK your WILD SAND-FARI Adventure when you arrive!
A free shuttle service is available between the Penguin Parade and the Nobbies.
Antarctic Journey
Package your visit to the “WILD” Sand Sculpting with a visit to the Antarctic Journey at the Nobbies, where your sand sculpting experience continues. See some of Antarctica’s incredible wildlife sculpted in sand, showcased under lights alongside the cinematic screens and spectacular multimedia experience. Enjoy the fun, hands on activities as you embark on a virtual journey to the world’s most extreme continent.
Relax in the MEGA Sandpit and Chill Out Zone
Have your photo taken within our Interactive Sand Sculpture
Have your photo taken within our Interactive Sand Sculpture
Sand Art and Sand Bottles*
Let your imagination go WILD in our Sandsation Activity Zone and create your own sand art picture or sand bottle. The perfect activity for children to create their own sandy masterpiece to take home.
*This activity is an additional charge to entry and can only be purchased inside at the event.
More to See and Do!
Why not buy a multi-parks pass and experience some of the other attractions the Island has to offer including the Penguin Parade, Koala Reserve and Churchill Island? Dine in at the restaurants and cafes in the amazing new Penguin Parade Visitor Centre and explore the stunning coastal and woodland reserves.
So much to see and do!
More to See and Do!
Why not buy a multi-parks pass and experience some of the other attractions the Island has to offer including the Penguin Parade, Koala Reserve and Churchill Island? Dine in at the restaurants and cafes in the amazing new Penguin Parade Visitor Centre and explore the stunning coastal and woodland reserves.
So much to see and do!