Dinosaur Discovery at The Caves, Inverloch

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Dinosaur Discovery at The Caves, Inverloch

Nature and wildlife
10 min guests
25 max guests

Highlights

  • Discover dinosaur fossils while exploring the Bass Coast region with expert guidance from the Bunurong Environment Centre.
  • Uncover ancient fault lines and petrified trees, connecting with the geological history of the dinosaurs.
  • Join the hunt for fossils at Wallace Avenue Community Park, equipped with rock breaking hammers provided for your adventure.
  • Dress warmly and prepare for the elements as you traverse the rocky platforms of The Caves.

You will discover the dinosaurs that roamed the Bass Coast region and join the hunt for dinosaur fossils., you will also see a dinosaur footprint on the rock platform.

This session is presented by an Education Officer from Bunurong Environment Centre.

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.

Following an introduction to the activity and a safety briefing, you will travel to The Caves on the Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road about five minutes away.

Participants will need their own transport and footwear suitable for the rock platform. Warm clothing will be needed in cooler weather and sun protection should be worn.

After exploring The Caves, rock breaking is held at the Wallace Avenue Community Park in Inverloch.

Rock breaking hammers supplied or bring your own.

The Education Officer will provide you with directions to The Caves beach and Wallace Avenue Community park during the briefing.

Tour details

  • Nature and wildlife
  • Half Day or Less
  • Land – Motorised
  • Land – Self Propelled
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • Single
    Available from 9 April 2026
  • Single
    Available from 14 April 2026

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility

This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.

Operation information

Bunurong Coast Education

Bunurong Coast Education is the education arm of The South Gippsland Conservation Society Inc. which presents activities with an environmental focus through excursions, presentations and their famous school holiday program.

Join an experienced Tour Guide from Bunurong Coast Education to explore the local rock platforms and learn about the dinosaurs that roamed the Bass Coast area. A range of regular programs are offered for schools, groups and visitors. Talks and excursions can also be tailored to your individual requirements with wide range of topics are on offer, including dinosaur discoveries in the local area, rock pooling, erosion and human impact, local fauna and flora, geology, astronomy, whale watching and many more. If the particular subject you are looking for is not listed please get in touch with their presenters to assist.

Most tours are scheduled for two hours and include an introduction and safety briefing at Inverloch before transferring to one of the spectacular Bass Coast beaches or headlands. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a supervising adult. Participants will need their own transport. Warm clothing will be needed in cooler weather and sun protection should be worn. Please also make sure that you have suitable footwear for exploring the uneven, wet rock platform.

Memberships

  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Visitor Information Centre

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