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The Best Dinosaur Experiences for Kids in Australia

As we pass the halfway mark of 2024, families are settling into a groove, and with spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning your next family adventure. Australia’s capital cities are buzzing with exciting new attractions that promise unforgettable experiences for all ages.
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The best dinosaur experiences for kids in Australia
Galvanise their excitement with a dino expedition to discover fossils, interactive displays, and come face to face with real-life models. 
Updated May 5 2025
Melissa Soutar
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Are you ready to spark imaginations as you enter the time tunnel to travel millions of years back to an era when colossal creatures roamed the earth? 

For a roaring good time, to satisfy curious minds eager for knowledge, you’re in the right place!

The line up of dinosaur exploration continues to level up with both Sydney and Melbourne unveiling extraordinary exhibitions; Jurassic World: The Exhibition and Dinos Alive Exhibition. Such offerings make it achievable to fill your child’s passport with an array of stamps, representing another colourful memory!!!

It’s easy to overlook the vast geological history, diverse landscapes, and significant dinosaur fossils that Australia harbours. Our nation has played an instrumental role in advancing our comprehension of prehistoric life. Distinct species reside here that cannot be found elsewhere: a testament to our unique contribution to paleontological discovery. Notably, The Winton Formation in Queensland is home to several high-profile discoveries, boasting exclusive species Muttaburrasaurus, Australovenator and Diamantinasaurus.

If you're on a quest to provide young adventurers with a roaring good time, or if you're aiming to satisfy curious minds eager for knowledge, you're in the right place! SPARK POP has collated the most thrilling and captivating dinosaur events and exhibitions in Australia.

 

1. Australian Dinosaur Trail
Winton | QLD

Get ready to ROAR as you set off on your boldest exploration yet with a journey to Outback Queensland and the iconic towns of Winton, Hughenden and Richmond for a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Australia’s Dinosaur Trail is an adventure that will spark imaginations like never before, allowing you to follow in the footsteps of prehistoric giants from millions of years ago. This historical hub provides the perfect canvas, vividly bringing these colossal creatures to life for your dino enthusiasts. On this remarkable adventure, you’ll have the opportunity to dust off 98-million-year-old dinosaur bones and witness evidence of a dinosaur stamp, the largest Australian fossil collection, and ancient marine reptile fossils.

Your expedition into dinosaur country combines four attractions – The Ultimate Dinosaur Tour of the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, a guided tour of Dinosaur Stampede National Monument where you can stand in awe of the only known dinosaur stampede on the planet, entry to Kronosaurus Korner in Richmond and entry to Flinders Discovery Centre in Hughenden.

Wondering when to plan your visit? The cooler months spanning from May until September are ideal times to explore this part of the outback with comfortable days and refreshing evenings. You may like to make this one of your epic family road trips you do in your lifetime, or if time is money, go by plane to Longreach or to Winton via Townsville and have a hire car booked for the trail.

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2. Dinosaurs Exhibition at The Australian Museum
Sydney | NSW

Embark on The Australian Museum’s Dinosaurs Exhibition – an adventure that takes you face to face with some of the most remarkable creatures to roam the Earth. This exhibition shows off dinosaurs of all sizes and scales that roamed the lands of Africa to North America and Australia including the world’s first anatomically correct model of a T-Rex, a seriously impressive site to see! What better way to ignite curiosity about the mysteries of this 65-million-old beast, unravelling the enigma of its existence and its ultimate demise!

Spark the imagination of dino enthusiasts with an array of wonders such as meticulously crafted skeletons, live-sized models, fossil teeth, skulls and claws of creatures from the Mesozoic era. Prepare for full immersion as the exhibition awakens your senses with the scent of the Mesozoic world, the chance to make dinosaur calls and even take a glimpse into the world through the eyes of these prehistoric inhabitants. Found on level 2 of The Australian Museum, this free exhibit comes highly recommended for a family day out itinerary when in Sydney’s CBD. Find out more here.

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3. Eromanga Natural History Museum
Eromanga | QLD
Meet Cooper, Australia’s largest dinosaur, and uncover ancient megafauna at this world-class museum in Outback Queensland. With guided tours, real fossil digs, and hands-on prep experiences, it’s a dino adventure your little palaeontologist won’t forget!

Take the Dinosaur Giants tour for an immersive behind the scenes of real fossil digs, where you’ll see paleontologists in action, learn how fossils are uncovered, and even touch genuine dinosaur bones. 
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4. Hologram Zoo
Cannon Hill| QLD

Hologram Zoo is a unique and memorable experience that should definitely be high up on the list. Here you can explore life-sized holographic dinosaurs like Pteranodon, Velociraptor, and T-Rex can be found in the zoo’s Prehistoric Oceans, Pteranodon Canyon, and Forest Floor exhibits.

This zoo also features marine, Australian, Arctic and African animals. With animals made of laser light, the Hologram Zoo offers a unique and exciting experience for animal and dinosaur enthusiasts alike. This Cannon Hill location is a great option for those keen for a top-quality experience without the effort of transporting the family into a major museum or stadium, with ample free parking available on-site.

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5. Dinosaurs Unearthed
South Brisbane | QLD
The Queensland Cultural Centre is giving families even more reasons to visit with Queensland Museum’s latest unveiling Dinosaurs Unearthed: Explore Prehistoric Queensland. This remarkable gallery is coined as one of Australia’s most engaging and visually stunning showcases of dinosaurs and megafauna, and parent reviews are confirming this!

Prepare to embark on an enthralling expedition into the evolution of Queensland, spanning millions of years. With an array of locally discovered fossils, meteorites, cutting-edge technology and intricate illustrations, underpinned by new research from Queensland Museum paleontologists. Dinosaurs Unearthed: Explore Prehistoric Queensland brings over 100 fossils and meteorites into the limelight, including some of the museum's most precious specimens. More than 50 life-sized reconstructions of Queensland's prehistoric species capture visitors' imaginations. To amplify the interactive interpretations, cutting-edge scanning technology and 3D colour printing have been seamlessly integrated throughout the exhibition. This educational journey awaits you within a free permanent gallery located on level two of the Queensland Museum.
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6. National Dinosaur Museum
Canberra | ACT
For dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages, the National Dinosaur Museum in Canberra’s Gold Creek Village offers a prehistoric adventure like no other. With one of Australia’s largest displays of dinosaurs and fossils, you can explore skulls, skeletons, and life-sized animatronic dinosaurs that roar, move, and blink—including the towering 20-metre-long T-Rex!
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Extinction Trail
Currumbin | QLD

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary has roared to life the Extinction Trail. Travel back to a time when dinosaurs and megafauna ruled the earth and explore life on our planet long before the evolution of humans! Learn how they lived, how the earth changed during this time period and what was behind the mass extinction that wiped out three quarters of the earth’s plant and animal species. 

Visitors also have the opportunity to trace the footprints of dinosaurs at Lost Valley! Experience life on Gondwana before it split, forming present-day Australia as well as many other continents around the world such as Africa, South America and Antarctica.

Both are available as part of your ticket for Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - book your visit today!

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Thunderegg Mine
Mount Tamborine | QLD

For an adventurous hands-on activity, we had to have Thunderegg Crystal Mine on the list! Found at Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain, you will uncover a place unlike any other. The park offers 112 hectares of amazing wildlife and a geological rich oasis surrounded by ancient forest, the perfect place to discover hidden treasures.

Thunderegg Mine offers a unique activity for the whole family. With your explorer hat on and your miner's pick, you’ll be ready to cut open a 200-million-year-old mystery and fossick for treasures in the world’s largest Thunderegg Mine! Remember to bring your explorer bag to take your Thunderegg treasures home in. Book your permit in now.

You'll also find TreeTop Challenge next door!

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Scenic World
Katoomba | NSW

Scenic World is the home of the world’s steepest railway and home of Dinosaur Valley, making a return on 23 September. Surrounded by kilometres of Jurassic rainforest, Dinosaur Valley is a one-of-a-kind way for the whole family to explore the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains. Meet over 30 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs in the ancient rainforest at Scenic World, including T-Rex, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. After grabbing your Ranger Pack, jump on the world’s steepest railway, the Scenic Railway, into the Jamison Valley. Roam the elevated boardwalk, listen out for the roars, and spot the dinosaurs beneath the rainforest canopy.

Ultimate Discovery tickets start from $50 for adults and from $30 for kids for this must-do prehistoric adventure!

 

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Which of these dinosaur experiences have sparked your interest? Let us know in the comments!

These thrilling dinosaur events and experiences are well worth the visit. Don't wait, set the date for an epic voyage to ignite imaginations and uncover the captivating tales of a world long past.

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Queensland

Here in Queensland this year will continue to be about captivating lands and worlds exciting and captivating children, parents and grandparents alike! These are those experiences that will create everlasting memories.

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Gold Coast
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It’s been 85 years since the musical fairytale movie The Wizard of Oz made its mark on the silver screens and has never looked back!  Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the new Wizard of Oz precinct.

This spectacular new addition to Warner Bros. Movie World will hit those flashback buttons for parents and make little eyes light up! With 96cm and 4-year-old requirements, this one is perfect for our pre-primary and primary-aged kids who often miss out. The world-first Wizard of Oz precinct features two family-friendly coasters: The Flight of the Wicked Witch, a thrilling suspended family coaster with a 454-meter-long track and speeds up to 67 km/h, and Kansas Twister, a family boomerang racer with dual racing tracks and speeds up to 58 km/h.

Guests will get to immerse yourself in the magic of The Wizard of Oz with projection mapping, stunning sculptures, and facades as you follow The Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz. Designed with low height and age restrictions, these high-capacity attractions are set to provide a magical experience for all ages.

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Sydney

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With 29 locations worldwide and over 1 million players, this new dimension of fun is taking off! Recently opened in Darling Harbour, Sydney, you’ll be among the first in Australia to experience the future of immersive social gaming. Ready for good times? Immersive Gamebox is the place for you.

In this unique social gaming experience, your body is the controller. With motion tracking, projection mapping, touch screens, and surround sound, each Gamebox is an interactive smart room designed to offer immersive experiences from popular games, such as Squid Games, Black Mirror Careers, Tetris 1991, Angry Birds, Paw Patrol, Ghostbusters and more.

Suitable for all ages and experience levels, this attraction is perfect for families looking to bond over innovative games and challenges.

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Which of these new attractions are you most excited to visit with your family? Let us know in the comments!

These epic new attractions across Australia are perfect for families seeking fun and memorable experiences. From the immersive world of Bluey to the adventurous rides of Wizard of Oz, there’s something for everyone.

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