Discover thundereggs and drive diggers at Thunderbird Park
Rock these school holidays at Tamborine Mountain
What’s happening?
Thunderbird Park on Tamborine Mountain is inviting families to step into the shoes of modern-day explorers these school holidays.
Visitors can fossick for treasures at the world’s largest Thunderegg Crystal Mine before heading next door to Dig IT, Australia’s first mini-excavator park.
Why it matters
The Thunderegg Crystal Mine offers a hands-on chance to uncover geological marvels formed more than 200 million years ago. Meanwhile, Dig IT has quickly become one of Australia’s most unique family attractions, where kids can operate real machines.
Local impact
Located just an hour from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Thunderbird Park continues to strengthen Tamborine Mountain’s appeal as a family holiday destination. The attractions have welcomed more than 200,000 visitors, boosting the region’s profile.
By the numbers
Thundereggs were formed in volcanic lava over 200 million years ago.
More than 200,000 visitors have joined Dig IT since opening.
Kids operate real 1.7-tonne CAT mini-excavators in two-hour Dig IT sessions.
Zoom In
At the Thunderegg Crystal Mine, fossickers of all ages can search, extract, and crack open stones to reveal quartz, agate, or dazzling crystals. Afterwards, the Rock Shop offers raw and polished pieces to take home.
Dig IT transforms kids into construction crew members by putting on hard hats and high-visibility vests before they climb into excavators. The adventure includes four action zones: Dig Zone, Claw & Croc Zone, Demolition Zone, and RC Zone.
Zoom Out
Together, the Thunderegg Crystal Mine and Dig IT highlight the blend of natural history and hands-on fun available at Tamborine Mountain.
They deliver unique family experiences that combine education, adventure, and discovery.
What to look for next?
Bookings are essential for both Thunderegg Crystal Mine fossicking sessions and Dig IT’s two-hour construction adventures these September school holidays.