October 2020
This month, Marine Biologist and co-founder of the Hastings Point Marine Discovery Centre at North Star Holiday Resort, Ted Brambleby, delivered his final session ahead of a major refurbishment of the...
View ArticleMarine Centre Refurbishment
It’s the end of an era at North Star as the Marine Environment Museum comes apart at the seams to make way for the new Marine Discovery Centre. New name, totally revamped interior, state-of-the-art...
View ArticleProtect our Waterways
We can all help to protect our waterways. Here are 7 tips to protect our waterways from our own backyard! Keep your driveway, gutters and paths clear of rubbish. 2. Wash your car at a carwash...
View ArticleEco- Tourism Accreditation
North Star Holiday Resort at Hastings Point has once again proven its dedication to sustainable business practices, successfully passing Ecotourism Australia’s internationally recognised audit program...
View ArticleGrand Opening Event
Our grand opening event was a huge success with our special guest speaker, Smart Money host and environmentalist, Jon Dee. Dee was instrumental in the banning of plastic bags in supermarkets and...
View ArticleThe best school camp destination on the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast
The best school camp destination on the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN LEARNING AND FUN Teachers will say that school camps and excursions are the perfect opportunity for...
View ArticleEmbracing Plastic-Free July: A Step Towards a Sustainable Future
As the world faces the pressing challenge of plastic pollution, individuals and communities around the globe are taking a stand against single-use plastics. Plastic-Free July, a movement that...
View ArticleDiving Into Discovery: The Interactive Zones of the Marine Discovery Centre
Welcome to The Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point, one of Australia’s largest, privately funded museums and most importantly, located inside Tasman Holiday Park – North Star. The Marine Discovery...
View ArticleMeet the Inhabitants: Spotlight on Marine Life at the Discovery Centre
The Marine Discovery Centre at Tasman Holiday Parks – North Star is a gateway to understanding marine biodiversity, emphasizing its unique exhibits and hand on interactive experiences that bring the...
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