DinoFest Gold Coast

Monday 13 April 2026 | 11:30 AM

Nerang

The ultimate outdoor prehistoric experience, with more than 30 life-size, walking and interactive dinosaurs, life-like animatronics and dino-themed activities.

It was a huge hit when it last stomped into the Gold Coast, selling-out every show to rave reviews but this Easter school holidays, DinoFest Gold Coast will up the ante with even more live-action dinosaurs that are guaranteed to thrill.

DinoFest Gold Coast 2026 will show at Country Paradise Parklands in Nerang during most days of the Easter school holidays from 3–19 April (excluding 8–9 and 14–15 April). Due to popular demand, the event will also run for two special preview weekends on 21–22 and 28–29 March.

While Tyrannosaurus Rex is understandably king of the show, DinoFest also stars a walking Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Pachycephalosaurs, Ankylosaur and lots of cute baby dinosaurs that can be touched and patted, with in-character rangers who help to make the event a truly unique adventure for families.

In addition to the thrill of a 45-minute Dinosaur Encounter and an amazing new Dino Trail featuring a towering Brachiosaurus, DinoFest also has a range of educational and highly engaging kids’ activities like a Dino Dig, themed arts and crafts, and ‘feel a fossil’ with real dinosaur bones.

Especially suited to children aged nine and younger, DinoFest Founder Laurence Taylor says he consciously designed the event to be experienced outdoors not just to accommodate the sheer scale of the interactive dinosaurs, but to inspire kids to move, explore and reconnect with nature.

Families are strongly encouraged to pre-book online as DinoFest Gold Coast will sell out faster than a Velociraptor can run! Book now.

Getting there

Consider using public transport or active travel. Plan your trip with Translink's journey planner.

Parking may be limited. For metered parking, use the EasyPark app to start, end, and extend your parking direct from your phone to avoid fines. For more information visit City of Gold Coast's Parking page.

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