Dinosaur Discovery at The Caves

Learn about dinosaurs that roamed the Bass Coast area and join the hunt for dinosaur fossils. See the dinosaur footprint.

About this event

This session is presented by an Education Officer and palaeontologist from Bunurong Coast Education . You will see fault lines from ancient earthquakes and petrified trees from the age of the dinosaurs, followed by rock breaking to possibly find a fossil yourself.

Meet at the Bunurong Environment Centre at the corner of Ramsey Blvd and The Esplanade in Inverloch. Following an introduction to the activity and a safety briefing the group will go to The Caves on the Cape Paterson-Inverloch Rd about six kilometres away. Participants will need their own transport. Warm clothing will be needed in cooler weather and sun protection should be worn.

After visiting the dig site, rock breaking is conducted at the Wallace Avenue Community Park at the east end of Wallace Avenue, Inverloch (-38.62872 S, 145.73261 E). Rock breaking hammers supplied or BYO.

Please Note:

All attendees including adults accompanying children, children under 5 years old and infants must purchase a ticket.
Tickets for children under 5 yrs old and infants are free.
Groups may be up to 25 people.

FAQs

Is there a minimum age requirement?

This activity is suitable for school aged children, teenagers and adults. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a supervising adult who has a ticket. (Please note age requirements are a guide only). Tickets are required for all attendees.

What do I need to bring?

You will need sturdy shoes for walking on wet and slippery ground, appropriate clothing and protection for the weather, water and your own transport from the Bunurong Environment Centre in Inverloch to the field site.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please email bce@sgcs.org.au if you have any questions.

What if the weather is bad?

Our activities go ahead if it is drizzling. However, if the weather conditions pose a threat to the safety of participants we will cancel and refund your ticket fee. In this event, we will email you so please monitor your email if the weather is bad.

When do bookings close?

Bookings close an hour before the event. However, if there are insufficient bookings, the session may be cancelled a day beforehand. So best to book early to make sure it happens.

What is the refund policy?

If we haven't sold enough tickets to cover our costs 24 hours prior to the event we will cancel the activity, email you and refund your money. We may also need to cancel this event if unforeseen circumstances mean our presenter is unable to come or the weather turns nasty. If we cancel the event, we provide a full refund. If you cancel your ticket, you will be entitled to a full refund provided you cancel at least 7 days before the event.