Event information
HMAS Coonawarra will open its gates to the public for the first time in 7 years between 12.30pm-6.30pm on Sunday, 21 July 2024.
The Open Day is a free community event but visitors will require an entry ticket for crowd management and services. Tickets will not be available at the event and must be pre-booked via OzTix from Midday on 8 July.
The Open Day is a great opportunity to see your local Royal Australian Navy base, the latest generation war ships and to meet the extraordinary people who drive, support, and maintain these assets and the support from personnel ashore
A number of different Australian and international Navy vessels participating in Exercise Pitch Black will be on display, as well as a wide range of military equipment, small arms display, Rigid hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) and steber rides, ADF Cadets, and a ceremonial sunset which commences at 6.00pm.
A BBQ, free water refills, children’s entertainment and amenities will be available throughout the day. Personal food and non-alcoholic drinks may be brought into the Open Day. Please note, BBQs, and drones are not permitted. The Open Day is a non-smoking event.
Parking and bus rides
Parking is available at Mindil Beach Markets from 11.00 am.
A shuttle bus will take you from Maria Liveris Drive to HMAS Coonawarra.
The shuttle bus will run throughout the day, starting from 12.15 pm. The last bus will leave Maria Liveris Drive at 5.30 pm.
Before the shuttle bus leaves, you will be security checked. This includes a search of any bags you bring with you.
Make sure that the time for your special activity is at least 50 minutes later than the time on your general admission ticket. That way you won’t be late for any of the special activities you want to do.
Please note that entry to the Navy Open Day is strictly for ticket holders only via shuttle bus transfer at Maria Liveris Drive at the Mindil Beach Sunset markets.
A shuttle bus will also take you back from HMAS Coonawarra to Maria Liveris Drive. The last bus will leave HMAS Coonawarra at 7.30 pm.
Tickets registration
Tickets for this event are SOLD OUT
Make sure that the time for your special activity is at least 50 minutes later than the time on your general admission ticket. That way you won’t be late for any of the special activities you want to do.
Read the Conditions of Entry into Larrakeyah Defence Establishment on the OzTix website. By purchasing a free general admission ticket, you agree to the conditions of entry.
Details
Date
21 July 2024,12:30 pm – 6:30 pm