Calling all paleontology enthusiasts…. Our half day palaeo digs are back!
Looking for a unique holiday experience the whole family can participate in? Kronosaurus Korner will be holding family friendly half day digs during the school holidays! Yes – that’s right – real field experience – and children are welcome*. A day for beginners of all ages.
Join Kronosaurus Korner Tour Guide in a secret location for the ultimate palaeo experience. Spend time hunting for fossils and you’re guaranteed to reveal an ancient treasure.
Share our privilege accessing this private dig site. This site is not normally open to the public, so it’s a real treat! Learn the professional process to finding, identifying and classifying 110 million year old fossils left behind by an ancient inland sea.
Leaving Kronosaurus Korner in the early morning (8.00am), we will drive 40km to the dig site, where our guide will make sure you have all the training and tools. Fossils of marine reptiles, fish and invertebrates are commonly found at this site. We will return back to town by12.00pm.
Please note: It will potentially be hot. You will get dusty/dirty. You will find fossils that you can keep**.
WHEN: Tuesday & Thursday throughout 2022 QLD school holidays .
COST:
Adult: $150
Concession: $120
Child: $100 (aged 4 and over)
Family: 2 Adults, 1-2 Children - $370
2 Adults, 3-4 Children - $450.00
INCLUDED:
Training and Tools
Museum Entry
Kronosaurus Korner Souvenir Guide
Kronosaurus Korner Fossil Hunting Guide
BYO:
Sense of adventure
Sun protection (Hat, sunscreen, etc)
Enclosed shoes
Water
Camera
Transport. Self-drive to the site 40km – 4WD not necessary. Please ensure you have a full fuel tank.
*Participants aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult.
** Fossils that are surplus to Kronosaurus Korner’s collection may be kept after consultation with museum staff.
HOW CAN I BOOK?
Online: Click here to book
Over the phone: Call 07 4719 390 (Reception) or visit the front desk at the Visitor Information Centre.
Limited spaces available, so bookings are essential.