Field Trips
Field trips are included in full conference and Thursday registration. Please select with your registration which field trip option you would like to attend on Thursday 6 November 2025. Afternoon tea is included and please note that numbers are limited per tour. Please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather – sunscreen, hats (or rain gear), appropriate footwear and light jackets. Please bring a drink bottle.
FT 1: Riding the River of Sand - Coastal Processes, Hazards, and Management Challenges for the Northern NSW Coast
Embark on a dynamic coastal journey from the Richmond River entrance to the iconic Lennox Head, tracing the ever-shifting river of sand that shapes the Northern NSW coastline. This immersive field trip explores the complex interplay of coastal processes, hazards, and management responses unique to this high-energy, sediment-rich stretch of coast.
FT2: Ballina Shaws Bay Revitalisation & Lighthouse Beach Dune Care
Experience a leisurely walk of Shaws Bay – a coastal water body that forms part of the Richmond River and was created in the early 1900’s with the construction of the training walls. Understand the challenges and opportunities in coastal management delivery for environmental and community benefits – ecology v amenity.
FT3: Cultural Walking Tour
Engage in a unique experience exploring Bundjalung country through the lens of its traditional owners. Learn about traditional and sustainable lifestyles and allow yourself to feel the energy of country and engage in something unique, educational, and powerful.
FT4: From Field to Mill – Sugar Cane Farming and Industry on the North Coast
This field trip explores the sugar cane industry from farm to mill, with stops at a working property and processing facility.