What’s happening?
Families visiting Tamborine Mountain during the September school holidays can take part in fossicking at the Thunderegg Crystal Mine and hands-on construction activities at Dig IT. Both attractions are based at Thunderbird Park.
Why it matters
The Thunderegg Crystal Mine is known as the world’s largest site of its kind, giving visitors the opportunity to open rocks formed more than 200 million years ago. Dig IT has become notable as Australia’s first mini-excavator park, offering children the chance to operate real machinery.
Local impact
Situated on Tamborine Mountain, the activities are accessible to families from Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Together, they have drawn strong visitor interest to the Scenic Rim region.
By the numbers
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Thundereggs were created more than 200 million years ago in volcanic lava.
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Dig IT has hosted over 200,000 visitors in just over two years.
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Children use real 1.7-tonne CAT mini-excavators in two-hour sessions.
Zoom In
At the Crystal Mine, visitors can fossick, extract and crack open thundereggs to uncover quartz, agate and crystals. A Rock Shop beside the mine includes raw and polished specimens. At Dig IT, children wear high-vis vests and helmets before joining supervised activities across four zones: Dig Zone, Claw & Croc Zone, Demolition Zone and RC Zone.
Zoom Out
The Crystal Mine and Dig IT show the diversity of family activities on Tamborine Mountain, combining geological discovery with interactive construction experiences.
What to look for next?
Bookings are currently available for fossicking at the Thunderegg Crystal Mine and for two-hour Dig IT sessions.
