Jurassic Expedition
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Jurassic Expedition:
A Roaring Dinosaur Adventure!
Dinosaurs are taking over Ballina Homemaker these school holidays!
The journey back to the Jurassic begins with a FREE live dinosaur experience packed with roaring raptors, baby dinosaurs, fossil discoveries and hands-on prehistoric fun.
Perfect for little dino lovers, curious explorers and families looking for something exciting to do during the spring school holidays, Jurassic Expedition brings the prehistoric world to life right here at Ballina Homemaker
Interactive Live Show
First - watch the dinosaurs come to life!
The adventure begins with an interactive live show that takes kids through the incredible early stages of a dinosaur’s life. See how a dinosaur develops inside its egg, watch as it hatches into the world and meet adorable baby dinosaur puppets before the excitement really ramps up.
Then comes the moment everyone will be waiting for…
Meet Rusty the Raptor — an incredible 14-foot-long dinosaur! Rusty moves, roars, blinks and interacts with the audience, creating an unforgettable up-close dinosaur encounter that will have little explorers completely immersed in the action.
Throughout the show, kids will also get a closer look at fascinating fossil replicas, adding plenty of discovery and learning into the adventure.
Meet and Greet
Get up close at the Dinosaur Meet & Greet - the prehistoric fun continues after every show. Families can stick around for a Dinosaur Meet & Greet and photo session, giving kids the chance to get even closer to Rusty and the baby dinosaurs. Snap a family photo, say hello to the dinosaurs and create a school holiday memory they’ll be talking about long after the expedition is over.
Dino Egg Dip
Dig for your own prehistoric discovery..
Little palaeontologists can also get hands-on with the Dino Egg Dig craft activity running daily between 10am-1pm. Kids can crack, chip, brush and excavate their way through a dinosaur egg to uncover the prehistoric surprise hiding inside.
It’s messy, hands-on and full of discovery — the perfect activity for curious kids who love digging, dinosaurs and finding hidden treasures.
Daily Event Schedule
Live Dinosaur Shows - 10am, 11am & 12pm
Dinosaur Meet & Greets - 10:30am, 11:30am & 12:30pm
Dino Egg Dig - 10am – 1pm
Plan your prehistoric day out:
29 September – 3 October 2026
Activities from 10am – 1pm daily
FREE EVENT
Location: Carpark, near Harvey Norman
Whether you have a dinosaur-obsessed little one at home or you’re simply looking for an easy, exciting and free school holiday activity in Ballina, this is one adventure worth adding to the family calendar.
Come for the roar, stay for the digging and get ready to meet the dinosaurs at Jurassic Expedition!