Waverley’s Love the Coast Photography Competition is back for 2026, inviting the community to capture the beauty of our coastline — from sandy beaches and rock pools to the underwater world beneath the waves. This popular annual event celebrates everything we love about living by the sea.
Whether you’re a skilled photographer or simply love taking photos on your phone, everyone is welcome to enter.
Why Families and Kids Will Love This Competition
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to spend time outdoors exploring the coastline together. Kids can learn to look closely at nature, practise creativity, and discover new ways to see the world around them.
A family walk becomes an exciting photo adventure, and children get the thrill of entering a real competition — with the chance to have their work displayed at Waverley Library. It’s a fun, screen-free activity that encourages imagination, observation and appreciation of our local environment.
2026 Categories
You can enter photos under two themes:
Natural Connections
Images that show how people interact with the natural world — plants, animals, weather and beautiful coastal moments.
Human Movements
Photos that capture sports, play, exercise or other recreational activities happening along the coast.
How to Enter
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Read the Terms and Conditions.
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Submit your photo through the online entry form.
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Each person can enter up to three photos, but each must be submitted separately.
Entries close 18 January 2026.
Prizes
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Winner: $300
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Runner-up: $250
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People’s Choice: $200
Selected photos will also be exhibited at Waverley Library in February 2026, giving local photographers — including kids — a chance to see their work on display.
Photos will be judged by photographer Elisa Eves.
Dates: 1 November 2025 – 18 January 2026
Location: Online
Cost: Free to enter
More Information
Contact Ale Torres
Phone: 9083 8045
Email: secondnature@waverley.nsw.gov.au
