Key Facts:
ROCK THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS at:
Thunderegg Crystal Mine – Thunderbird Park at Tamborine Mountain Glades 639 Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine Mountain 07 5545 7900 Book here: Thunderbird Park: Thunderegg Fossicking | Tamborine Mountain, QLD
READY TO ROCK THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS – literally!!
And crack open a 200-million-year-old mystery
Formed over 200 million years ago in ancient volcanic lava, thundereggs are geological marvels that can reveal spectacular agate, quartz, and dazzling crystals inside. The thrill is in the find; fossickers of all ages can search, extract, and crack open their discoveries on-site to uncover the hidden gems within. Perfect for curious kids, families, rockhounds and adventure-seekers alike, fossicking at the Thunderegg Crystal Mine is hands-on, educational, and unforgettable. The cooler months make for prime digging conditions, so the September school holidays are the ideal time to explore the treasures buried beneath Tamborine Mountain. After your dig, wander through the world-famous Rock Shop, brimming with polished stones, raw crystals, and sparkling souvenirs: from first-time finds to collector's pieces.
ROCK THESE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS at:
Thunderegg Crystal Mine – Thunderbird Park at Tamborine Mountain Glades 639 Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine Mountain 07 5545 7900 Book here: Thunderbird Park: Thunderegg Fossicking | Tamborine Mountain, QLD
THEN - Dig up MORE FUN at Dig IT!! Right next to the Rock Shop is Queensland's one-of-a-kind Dig IT, Australia's first mini-excavator park and home of the BEST DAY EVER!!!!
From crocodile-catching to wrecking balling, families can't get enough of Dig IT - it's fun, it's educational, it's muddy, and it's the only place in Australia where kids operate real diggers. Welcome to the best day out you didn't know you needed: a hands-on family day that's equal parts play, learning and pure dirt-loving joy.
After bursting onto the scene like a wrecking ball just over two years ago, Dig IT has cemented itself as one of Australia's most unique, hands-on attractions, and the numbers tell the story. More than 200,000 visitors have rolled up their sleeves, donned their hard hats and high-vis gear, and taken control of real 1.7-tonne CAT mini-excavators in an outdoor construction zone that's fast becoming the stuff of childhood legend.
From the moment they step onto site, kids transform into mini construction workers – climbing into the driver's seat (either solo or with a parent/carer riding shotgun) and learning how to operate the machines. They dig deep, scoop and dump dirt, use a claw to lift and stack tyres, and even master the delicate skill of using a hook to catch rogue 'crocs' that keep things interesting.
How It Works – A Day at Dig IT
From the moment you arrive, Dig IT feels like a real construction site, only way more fun. Here's what your little diggers are in for (FYI, just the best Day Ever!):
- Suit Up – Every child gets their own hard hat and high-vis vest. Suddenly, they're not visitors, they're members of the Dig IT construction crew!
- Listen Up – Dig IT's famous BLUE CREW (that's the operating team) takes all little diggers through an orientation – parents love this – it covers everything you need to know while on site.
- Climb In – Then, it's into the cab of a real 1.7-tonne CAT mini-excavator. Kids can operate solo or share the seat with a parent/carer to guide them through the controls.
- Choose Your Zone
- Dig Zone – move mountains of dirt!
- Claw & Croc Zone – Stack the tyres and catch those sneaky 'crocs'.
- Demolition Zone – Everyone's favourite – take down a wall of blocks in one mighty swipe.
- The RC Zone - Use state of the art remote control machines like dozers, dump trucks, excavators and rear loaders, just like on the work site.
DIG NOW!! BOOKINGS:
Thunderbird Park – Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine Mountain, Scenic Rim Queensland
2 hour sessions - BOOKINGS and website here
