Looking for an unforgettable school holiday experience the whole family will love? Get ready to step back in time – because DinoFest Melbourne (East) is stomping into Nortons Park, Wantirna South from 28 June to 20 July 2025, and it’s bigger, better, and roar-some!
Following a sell-out debut in 2023, this wildly popular prehistoric experience returns with more than 30 life-size, interactive dinosaurs, including a walking Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, and the mighty T.Rex!
Plus, the adorable baby dinos are back too, ready for pats, photos, and unforgettable moments with dino fans big and small.
Designed especially for children aged 9 and under, DinoFest brings dinosaurs to life in an exciting outdoor setting, where families can explore a Dino Trail, meet walking dinos during a 45-minute Dinosaur Encounter, and take part in fun, hands-on activities like:
🦕 Dino Dig
🎨 Arts and crafts
🦴 Touch real fossils and dinosaur bones!
And yes, there’ll be coffee and ice cream on-site, plus plenty of space to picnic and play. With FREE parking and pram-friendly paths, Nortons Park is the perfect base for a full dino day out!
📅 28–29 June 2025 (weekend debut) Daily from 5–20 July 2025 (excl. 9 & 15 July)
🕒 Three daily sessions: 10.30am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm
📍 Nortons Park, Norton Lane, Wantirna South VIC 3152
🚗 Free parking available
🎟️ $28 Adult | $26 Child (under 2s free!)
👨👩👧👦 Family & group tickets available
🎫 Discounts for seniors and people with disability
Head to dinofest.com to book via Eventbrite – spots are limited and expected to sell fast!
If your little ones are dino-mad, this is the school holiday event you won’t want to miss. Get ready to roar, stomp, and learn – DinoFest is the ultimate mix of fun, fact and prehistoric adventure for Melbourne families!
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