Ocean Lovers Festival
Get ready to make a splash! The Ocean Lovers Festival is back in its fifth year and is bigger than ever, expanding across Sydney this year, featuring a diverse lineup of ocean-inspired events aimed at celebrating, educating and inspiring action for a healthier ocean.
Throughout the month of March, choose from a huge range of free and ticketed all ages friendly activities, learning fun and practical ways to love the ocean.
Take a look below to see what's happening at Darling Harbour.
Australian National Maritime Museum
A perfect opportunity from the Australian National Maritime Museum for secondary students considering undergraduate studies in science, technology, innovation, geography and environmental science, and are passionate about the ocean.
Wharf 7, Australian National Maritime Museum
Explore Sydney Harbour's rich tapestry on a unique cruise. Join Tribal Warrior and marine scientists to discover the intersection of ancient Indigenous knowledge and modern conservation efforts. This experience offers cultural insights, scientific perspectives on habitat restoration, and an island visit to learn about sustainable practices.
Darling Harbour Marina
Climb aboard and find out electrification in boating and meet pioneering adventurer and conservationist, record holding solo sailor Lisa Blair OAM. Find out about her Climate Action Campaign and her daring world record sailing achievements including the fastest around Antarctica, and view her incredible vessel.
Palm Grove and Sofitel Foyer
Witness ocean waste transformed into fashion! The eye-opening Trashion Shows by Sofitel Darling Harbour will feature incredible designs crafted from ocean debris, challenging our perceptions of fashion and inspiring action for a healthier ocean.
Photo credit: Daniel Kukec
Palm Grove
The Ocean Lovers Markets are coming to Darling Harbour. Here, you'll find market stallholders who are dedicated to recycling, reusing and reducing plastic to produce products that don't cost the earth. Come for a wander to find inspiration and ocean-friendly products and organisations.
Calling all divers, ocean enthusiasts, and conservationists! Join us at ADEX OZTek Australia at the ICC this March for a weekend of marine marvels, cutting-edge dive tech, and inspiring talks – all dedicated to celebrating and protecting our underwater world.
After 30 years of making waves around the globe, the ADEX Dive and Travel Show is finally hitting our shores in 2025. Explore the cutting edge of underwater imaging, delve into the critical world of marine conservation, and discover the latest trends in dive tourism development with captivating presentations and lively panel discussions.
This pop-up event brings life to the devastating impact of litter on our wildlife and waterways and highlights the need to reduce our use of plastics and dispose of them properly.
Australian National Maritime Museum
Explore ocean wonders: breathtaking photography and deep-sea exhibitions await at the SEA Museum, showcasing beauty and the need for conservation.
Dive into a 3D adventure and watch Catch Deep Sea (3D) or Under The Sea (3D) at the IMAX. Or watch Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker, the story of a vulnerable Australian Sea Lion pup's journey to adulthood amidst a harsh yet beautiful coastal environment.
Thu – Sun throughout March
From 10am