The Nicholas Street Precinct in Ipswich Central will transform into a prehistoric adventure experience these school holidays.
From 16 to 29 September, Dinosaur Discovery will transform Tulmur Place into a Jurassic domain as visitors walk among colossal-sized animatronic dinosaurs.
A range of other activities, including food trucks and outdoor games, will also be available alongside the dinosaurs activation between 18 and 25 September.
Ipswich City Council Economic and Cultural Development Committee Chairperson Councillor Pye Augustine said the dinosaurs were a huge success last year, drawing a record number of 50,000 visitors.
“Families had an incredible time at the immersive experience last year. I’m sure families will enjoy it just as much, if not more,” Cr Augustine said.
“The full activation will take children and the young-at-heart back to the Prehistoric ages with more than 28 lifelike dinosaurs coming alive with sound and movement.
“South-east Queensland families can learn about the pre-historic creatures, gaze into the eyes of a T-Rex and snap a family photo in the safari car as they marvel at the 165-million-year history.
“Though the dinosaurs are the star of the show, there’s still more to see and do with a range of activities and outdoor games, arts and crafts, and food trucks for the whole family to enjoy.
“It’s no secret that Ipswich has some of the best school holiday activities across south-east Queensland, with families from near and far coming to spend time in our beautiful precinct.”
Division 3 Councillor Marnie Doyle said Ipswich families will be spoilt for choice at Nicholas Street Precinct these school holidays.
“It’s all happening in Ipswich these school holidays. As well as the activities in Tulmur Place, children can uncover the stories and tradition of First Nations peoples in the interactive Walking Together all-agesexhibition at the nearby Ipswich Art Gallery,” Cr Doyle said.
“Ipswich Libraries has loads of fun activities to help families learn and connect too. The Holiday Program includes writing and producing music, testing robots, puppet shows and a mummification workshop.”
Division 3 Councillor Andrew Antoniolli said the city centre thrives during school holidays, benefiting the entire community.
“The revitalisation of Ipswich Central has seen locals participate in range of fun activities,” Cr Antoniolli said.
“With three hours of free parking in the precinct, families have plenty of time to explore.
“Over the last year, the Ipswich Central Library and Ipswich Children’s Library has seen over 400,000 visitors and hosted over 500 events from story time to gaming sessions.
“Activities in Nicholas Street Precinct are a part of about 100 activities on offer across Ipswich these school holidays.”
For more information and to see what is happening in the Nicholas Street Precinct, visit https://www.nicholasst.com.au/
