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See A Dinosaur Perth & WA

We have our Kids Around Perth Dinosaur Spotter hot on the trail of several  Perth dinosaur sightings.... She is working hard to capture a shot of all the dinosaurs that live here in Perth & WA.  We know how many dinosaur fans there are out there so check out this list below of confirmed sightings and find out if there is sighting near you - or at one of your favourite WA holiday locations!If you find a dinosaur sighting not listed below - please notify the Kids Around Perth Dinosaur Spotter here ASAP.

Synergy Parkland

Get up close and personal with these dinosaurs, dinosaur babies and other prehistoric creatures found all around Synergy Parkland

Location: Synergy Parkland, Kings Park, Perth
Cost: free

Museum of Natural History Guildford

See 11 lifesize dinosaurs, with the biggest being Brontosaurus standing at 4.15m tall.

Location: Museum of Natural History Guildford (131 James St Guildford) 9-6pm daily
Cost: $2 for kids $5 for adults

Dinosaur World Denmark

image credit: www.dinosaurworld.com.au

See the only real T-Rex skeleton in Australia! See some of the smallest and tallest meat eating dinosaurs.

Location: Dinosaur World between Denmark & Walpole, Western Australia
Cost: from $6 per child
Sighting Details: to be confirmed

Australian Geographic Perth

Get a photo with this great dinosaur and browse the awesome dinosaur section at the National Geographic store in the city.

Location: Australian Geographic, Carillion City, Murray St Perth
Cost: Free



Bob Thompson Reserve Noranda

Calling all archaeologists! Keep digging in the sand pit and you just might find a T-Rex skeleton in the fenced toddler playground. Spade and brush essential

Location: Bob Thompson Reserve Noranda (see our review)
Cost: free

Sir Walter Padbury Park Thornlie

See 4 huge different dinosaur bones partly buried in the sand.

Location: Sir Walter Padbury Park Thornlie
Cost: Free

The Bird and Fish Place Wattle Grove

You can see lots of life size dinosaurs in the gardens of this beautiful bird, fish & plant store! You can also see heaps of other animals and creatures there too! 

Location: The Bird & Fish Place Wattle Grove (Cnr Lewis & Welsphool Rd East)
Cost: Free

Dinosaur Park Palmyra

See two big bright mosaic dinosaurs at this cute little Perth park

Location: Dinosaur Park, Carrington St, Palmyra
Cost: Free

Gantheaume Point Broome

image credit: www.broomeandthekimberley.com.au

Thought to be over 130 million years old, these dinosaur prints can be viewed at low tide at Broome's Gantheaume Point.  There are also copies at the top of the cliff for visitors to view who may not be physically able to walk out onto the reef.  

Please be careful it is a difficult, slippery walk out onto the reef.

Location: Broome Western Australia (see the Visitors Centre for more information)
Cost: Free

Cohunu Koala Park Byford

Cohunu Koala Park is located on 40ha of bushland south of Perth, and it seems there is much more to be seen than just koalas! 

Check out these life size dinosaur replicas perfect for an precious photo moment! 

Location: Cohunu Koala Park, Byford Perth
Cost: Entry fees apply - see Cohunu Koala Park website


Dinosaur Park Kingsway

The playground at the Kingsway Sporting Complex features this great dinosaur statue. If you look closely you can also find dinosaur bones buried beneath the sand too. 

Location: Kingsway Sporting Complex
Cost: Free





Wave Rock Wildlife Park Hyden

Location: Wave Rock Wildlife Park
Cost: $8 adults, $5 kids

Coast Road Palms Beechboro

Coast Road Palms is a nursery set on 10 acres of tropical gardens. See how many dinosaurs you can spot amongst the gardens. Open Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays.

Location: Coast Road Palms Beechboro
Cost: Free

Posted by Lauren, 7th January 2013 | Updated 31st August 2017


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