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Dinosaur Discovery

Tulmur Place

Updated: Oct 05, 2025

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Families can enjoy unforgettable adventures at Dinosaur Discovery at Tulmur Place, Nicholas Street Precinct, with interactive dinosaur displays, face painting, markets, and plenty of fun photo opportunities from September 22 to October 4, 2025.

Person pushing mother in wheelchair with child on lap looking at dinosaur display

The excitement ramps up when the Dinosaur Train characters hit the stage for daily live shows between 10:30am and 1:30pm from 24–30 September.

Family in food court holding drinks and children

Extend the fun by exploring dinosaur-themed meal deals, menu items, and fun and exciting goodies from participating retailers. Just follow the dinosaur footprints through Nicholas Street Precinct to discover all the fantastic offers!

Three smiling children in cracked dinosaur egg for photo opp

Don’t forget to click a happy snap in front of the giant dinosaur themed photo wall located near HOYTS, on Level 1 of the Cinema and Entertainment Venue. Snap, Tag and Post to social media for your chance to go in the draw to win $25 HOYTS gift vouchers.

Children outside playing around dinosaur display

Remember, while the activations run daily from 10am to 2pm, you can visit these majestic creatures all day and night. With three hours of free parking on weekdays, and free after 5pm and all weekend, you can make it the perfect family outing during these school holidays.

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Dinosaur Discovery

Tulmur Place

Nicholas Street Precinct

Ipswich

Sep 22-Oct 4 

10am-2pm daily 

FREE

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