DINOSAURS OF PATAGONIA

17 March - 2 October, 2023

Where: Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

Details: From $26 per adult, $23 per concession, $15 per child (2-12 years), FREE for kids under 3 years, and $72 per family (2 adults and 2 kids).

Please note that ticket prices vary on weekends, school holidays and public holidays. Tickets are sold for specific entry times.

Get ready to embark on a prehistoric adventure, as the Queensland Museum brings you the roarsome Dinosaurs of Patagonia exhibition! This one-of-a-kind event features sixteen life-sized dinosaur skeletons from the Age of Dinosaurs in South America.

Exhibition Highlights:

• See the world’s biggest dinosaur – Patagotitan

• Features 13 dinosaur species and 16 replica skeletons cast from original fossils found in Patagonia.

• View Tyrannotitan chubutensis, measuring 12 metres long and sporting 57 knife-like teeth.

• See the world’s smallest dinosaur, Manidens condorensis, measuring just 75 centimetres tall.

Fabulous Farm Stays Near Brisbane

It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of suburban life. Next time you want to escape the city, consider heading to one of these fabulous farm stays near Brisbane to experience rural living, animals and a good dose of fresh air.

Bestbrook Mountain Resort

Head to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range to enjoy everything Bestbrook Mountain Resort has to offer. With a variety of accommodations on offer, guests can fully immerse themselves in country life during their stay. Farm activities include animal feeding, horse riding, boomerang throwing, milking cows, butter churning, whip cracking and more

Location: 9790 Cunningham Highway, Tregony

Cedar Glen Farmstay

If taking an alpaca for a walk or exploring caves is high on your to do list, then a stay at Cedar Glen Farmstay is a must. Located on 1,050 acres near Lamington National Park, Cedar Glen Farmstay has camping, cottages and a homestead waiting for guests. Try your hand at boomerang throwing, milking the cows, whip cracking or horse riding, or just relax in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy a picnic, a bushwalk, or swimming in the nearby Albert River.

Location: 3338 Kerry Road, Darlington

Mango Hill Farm

Guests visiting Mango Hill Farm in Peachester can experience the beauty of nature while relaxing on the veranda of the 100-year-old Queenslander which sits proudly on the property. For more adventurous activities, you can partake in a garden tour, night owl handling, or feeding the resident farm animals. If you look closely, you may even be lucky enough to spot the local platypus!

Location: 159 Commissioners Flat Road, Peachester

Paradise Country Farmstay

The Gold Coast is not just about beaches and theme parks. It also has farm stays, such as Paradise Country Farmstay located just behind Movie World. Guests can enjoy patting the animals, collecting eggs, milking cows, kicking back, enjoying lawn games, toasting marshmallows, or singing up a storm around the campfire. And the best bit–paying farm stay guests have full access to Paradise Country during opening hours!

Location: Production Drive, Oxenford

Tommerup’s Dairy Farm

The popular Tommerup’s Dairy Farm in the Scenic Rim is not only a working farm, but also the ideal place to get back to nature, get up close and personal with a variety of animals, and enjoy farm life. Friendly cows, sheep, pigs and chickens await your visit and will only be too happy to let you feed and pat them.

Location: 2142 Kerry Road, Kerry

Clandulla Cottages

Relax and experience farm life at the peaceful Clandulla Cottages in the Scenic Rim. There is no shortage of fun, family-friendly activities to partake in when visiting the farm; from animal feeding and collecting eggs, to playing tennis or using the outdoor toys. Of course, there is always the option to sit back and soak up nature or visit some nearby towns and attractions. We also hear they have exciting news on the horizon with expansions and renovations!

Location: 312 Boyland Road, Boyland

John Scott Park

• Swings, slides, climbing nets and tunnels

• Play train and fort

• Basketball court and BMX jumps

• Grassy open space and shady trees

• Accessible toilet facilities

Location

Located on Station Street, Samford Village.

Coffee nearby

A favourite with foodies, The Long Yard Larder on Main Street is open daily from 7am-5pm, is familyfriendly, and dogs are also welcome

BRISBANE BOTANIC GARDENS MT COOT-THA PLAYGROUND

• Climbing structures, stepping logs and balance beams

• Dry creek bed

• Swings and slide

• Nearby lagoon and plenty of shade

• Accessible toilet facilities

Location

Located within the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong.

Coffee nearby

Botanic Gardens Cafe (located adjacent to the Botanic Gardens carpark) is open daily until 4pm, serving hot and cold drinks, breakfast/brunch and lunch.

Logan Village Playground

• Mega slide and flying fox

• Nest and climbing structures

• In-ground trampolines

• Skate park located adjacent

• Accessible toilet facilities

Location

Located at Logan Village Green, 11-15 Logan Street, Logan Village.

Coffee nearby

Not just a bakery selling a range of delicious treats, Logan Village Family Favourites Country Bakery on Wharf Street also serves up takeaway coffee every day from 5am.

Jingeri Park

• Lighthouse and ocean theme

• Multi-level playground with tunnel slides

• Climbing net and wall

• Open, grassy spaces

• No toilet facilities

Location

Located on Jingeri Street, Redlands.

Coffee nearby

Banjo’s Bakery & Cafe on Park Ridge Road is open every day from 4am-6pm and offers drive-thru takeaway coffee, sweet and savoury baked goods, breakfast and lunch.

C.R.E.E.C. PLAYGROUND

• Two playgrounds (fenced) with forts

• Swings, slides and climbing net

• Open grassy spaces

• Environmental education centre

• Accessible toilet facilities

Location

Located at Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre, 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary.

Coffee nearby

Head to Project Salubrious on Rowley Road for their gluten, grain, dairy, refined sugar-free, nutritious menu, coffees, smoothies, and more (closed Sundays).

Brentwood Forest Rotary Park

• Tall tower with tunnel slide

• Smaller slide and climbing net dome

• Swings and play table

• Grassy open space with soccer posts

• No toilet facilities

Location

Located off Columbia Drive in Brentwood Forest, Bellbird Park.

Coffee nearby

Located at Town Square Shopping Centre on Redbank Plains Road, Arizona Cafe & Grill is open daily from 7am and offers a selection of coffee, meals and snacks with a US diner theme.

Cotton Tree Park

• Play forts with ladders and slides

• Sand play table and digger

• Monkey bars and swings

• Sandy river access

• Accessible toilet facilities

Location

Located on The Esplanade at Maroochydore.

Coffee nearby

Cafe 37, found just across the road on The Esplanade, is open 7am-3pm daily and serves up great coffee and a balanced menu of fresh food for breakfast and lunch.

Pratten Park

• Small fort, swings and slides

• Pedal monorail and flying fox

• Shade and grassy areas

• Adjacent to the beach

• Accessible toilet facilities

Location

Located on Old Burleigh Road in Broadbeach.

Coffee nearby

Pop over to Oasis Shopping Centre (beach side) and check out ELK Espresso, offering speciality coffee, breakfast/brunch and lunch, and is open 5:45am3pm daily.