Nature in Panoramas – Above and Below the Southside Waters

Fancy a visit to explore the Southern District’s mountains and waters from multiple angles and have a unique experience in the “underwater world”? Ocean Park’s brand-new programme “Nature in Panoramas – Above and Below the Southside Waters” is the perfect choice for you! Combining nature and cultural experience, this journey offers participants a chance to tour the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters by sampan (also known as the “water taxi”), visit a traditional fishermen’s houseboat to know more about the daily life on the water, and immerse in the natural beauty of Southern District’s “secret garden”—Aberdeen Country Park, while meeting the “locals” in the area!

After the exciting outdoor activities, participants will be back to Ocean Park and enjoy dinner at in-park designated restaurant. They will set up a tent in front of the 13-metre-wide acrylic viewing panel at the Grand Aquarium. They can relax in the tranquillity of the deep sea by viewing thousands of fishes overnight, and enjoy a special moment with the marine life.

• Experience the culture and traditions of Southern District fishermen
• Explore Southern District’s “secret garden” and get to know its “local residents”
• Enjoy a relaxing night “under the sea” at the Grand Aquarium​

Images are for marketing purposes only. All Guests must wear face masks and maintain appropriate social distancing by law.

 

Programme Content

• Tour the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters by Sampan and visit a traditional fishermen’s houseboat
• Community walk in Southern District
• Eco tour at Aberdeen Country Park, learning about the Leave No Trace practice
• Set tent at the Grand Aquarium for an enjoyable experience
• Enjoy dinner at in-park designated restaurant​
• “Zentangle-inspired art” activity with nature elements in the next morning
• Participants can continue their journey to explore in the Park after the programme

 

Details

Date	1 July 2022 – 30 October 2022 / 4 November – 25 December 2022 (on specific dates)
Participant age	Aged 6 or above (Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian. An eligible paying parent/ guardian can accompany a maximum of TWO participants aged 6-11.)
Time and Duration	2 Days 1 night Day 1 2:45 pm – Day 2 10:15 am (Participants could stay behind after the programme and continue to explore the fun in Ocean Park.)
Capacity	4 persons per group, maximum 8 group per session, with 32 persons in total (The minimum number of participant would be 3 groups per session)
Venue	Ocean Park, Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, Aberdeen Country Park and other locations nearby
Gathering Time	2:30 pm
Gathering and Dismissal Location	Gathering location: Next to the guest lockers of Ocean Park’s Waterfront Car Park (Bottom of the escalator outside Ocean Park MTR Station Exit B, turn left after going down) Dismissal location: Aqua City Bakery in the Park Getting to gathering location
Language	Cantonese
Remarks	Participants should complete Rapid Antigen Test on the morning of programme day, only participants obtaining negative test results are allowed to join the programme. Participants must fill in the health declaration form provided by the park before the programme. If a participant is in touch with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, it is not recommended to participate in this programme. Please contact us as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangement. If you wish to have friends and family be grouped together, please request in the “remark” during registration, and we will try our best to fulfil your request. Programme includes outdoor activities. All participants are recommended to wear causal outfit and bring daily necessities (e.g. tooth brush, toothpaste, shower items and towel), change of clothes, a bottle of water, hat/cap, sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent and umbrella. Participant may also bring along warm clothes if necessary. The park provides shower facilities for participants, however hair dryers are not included. Each group (up to 4 people) will be assigned one tent.No power supply will be provided. Participants could bring their own if necessary. Programmes are subject to change and/or cancellation due to animals’ conditions and venue without prior notice. The stay-behind fee for the next day is included in the programme fee. The programme may be cancelled or have activities changed due to adverse weather. The sampan activity will be held at sea. If participants are prone to seasickness or quick to feel unwell, please prepare your own medicines. Sampan activities will not be terminated due to individual discomfort. The number of passengers carried by each sampan varies, and the group may need to board different sampans. The designated restaurants may be chartered for private functions and Ocean Park reserve the right to change the restaurants and menu. Food menu maybe altered depending on availability. Participants can reserve a parking space on your own through the Park’s website if necessary. The parking fee on the first day of the programme can be waived (from the programme commence to midnight). Parking spaces will be available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Be aware that the car park often fills up fast during holidays.

October programme is open for enrollment,​ November and December programme: Enrolment starts on 5 October 2022 from 4:00pm

• All applications will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Enrolment deadline: 5 days before the commencement of each programme.
• Enrolment will be postponed for 1 day if the following circumstances occur at 12:00nn:
  • Tropical Cyclone Signal Number 8 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory;
  • Black Rainstorm Warning is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory.
• The selected programme code, date, time, participant’s name and email address cannot be changed or rescheduled. All payments made are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Please make sure the programme dates fit in the participant’s schedule before enrolment.
• Participants will receive a confirmation email once the payment has been received. Please pay attention to the spam or junk mailboxes of your email account.
• The content of the programme may be subject to change without prior notice.
• Participant absence due to any circumstances is considered as a “no show”, no rescheduling or other arrangements will be provided. Please be punctual, late-comers will not be entertained.
• Information is subject to change without prior notice. In the event of a dispute, the decision of Ocean Park will be final.

(852) 3923 2323 (Please select the language after connecting, and press [4] to contact Ocean Park Discovery and Education Department).