Dinosaur Experiences Australia

What an incredible few days exploring the heart of Outback Queensland! 🌟 DEA's Executive Officer Karen Hanna Miller had the privilege of visiting three of our amazing Foundation Members: the Flinders Discovery Centre, Kronosaurus Korner, and the Riversleigh Fossil Discovery Centre. Each stop was a testament to the rich history and unique stories these incredible destinations bring to life. A huge shoutout to Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) for collaborating with us on capturing exciting new content for an upcoming joint marketing campaign! Can't wait to showcase what's in store as we work together to amplify the paleo tourism story in Queensland. Stay tuned—big things are coming! Flinders Shire Council The Kronosaurus Korner Mount Isa City Council Outback Queensland Tourism Association Tourism and Events Queensland #Flindersdiscoverycentre #hughenden #richmond Karen Hanna Miller #Riversleighfossildiscoverycentre #mountisa #paleotourism

Dinosaur Experiences Australia (DEA) and Hon. Andrew Powell MP, Minister for Environment, Tourism, Science, and Innovation, recently engaged in discussions about paleo tourism in Queensland. Queensland, known for its rich prehistoric heritage, has the potential to become a global leader in paleo tourism. The region's unique geological and paleontological sites can attract visitors worldwide, offering immersive experiences in exploring fossils, prehistoric landscapes, and geological wonders. With a focus on our unique selling points, dinosaur and paleo experiences will drive economic growth and benefits for Queensland as a whole. With exciting developments on the horizon, 2025 promises to be a significant year for DEA. New infrastructure projects in Outback Queensland, DEA's inaugural presence at ATE25, upcoming content creation, educational initiatives, and strategic partnerships within the tourism industry. And, mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 7th Jurassic Park movie, "Jurassic World Rebirth," hitting cinemas in July 🦖. Stay tuned for more updates from Dinosaur Experiences Australia as we continue to evolve and expand our offerings. (Image: John Fitzgerald - Chair, DEA; Karen Hanna Miller - EO, DEA; Hon. Andrew Powell MP - Minister for Environment & Tourism, Minister for Science & Innovation; holding 'Cooper' - Australia's largest dinosaur; Corey Richards - Director, DEA & GMO, Eromanga Natural History Museum) Dinosaur Experiences Australia @andrewpowellMP @johnfitzgerald Corey Richards Eromanga Natural History Museum #riversleighfossildiscoverycentre #flindersdiscoverycentre #thekronosauruskorner

MEDIA RELEASE. 4FEB25 KAREN HANNA MILLER APPOINTED AS PROGRAM MANAGER OF DINOSAUR EXPERIENCES AUSTRALIA.   Dinosaur Experiences Australia (DEA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Karen Hanna Miller as its new Program Manager, effective 24February2025.  With a respected and accomplished career in media, partnerships, content creation and marketing, Karen is known for successfully delivering outstanding and original creative projects across the tourism, events and media industries.   Karen brings a wealth of experience in the tourism and cultural heritage sectors, with strong editorial judgement, creative acumen and a proven track record in building collaborative networks. Her media, broadcast and digital content development expertise will be instrumental in enhancing DEA’s mission to promote dinosaur-related tourism and educational experiences across the region.   Karen is poised to lead this unique paleo-based tourism collective into an exciting new chapter of growth and engagement. She has long been a champion of Outback Queensland and comes to DEA with extensive governance experience including Board roles at Tourism Events Queensland (TEQ), Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA), St Joseph's Nudgee College and the Queensland Music Festival.    “We are delighted to welcome Karen to the team,” said John Fitzgerald, Chair of the collective. “Her visionary approach and deep understanding of the region align perfectly with our goals. We are confident she will inspire innovation and elevate our collective to new heights.”   In her new role, Karen will drive Dinosaur Experiences Australia’s growth aligning immersive and fun experiences with high-value-travellers who love science, dinosaurs/palaeontology and possess a curiosity to learn more. Her immediate priorities include product development, marketing partnerships, and distribution programs, with a focus on creating dynamic experiences that celebrate the region’s unique paleontological heritage.   “I am honoured to join the Dinosaur Experiences Australia and contribute to its incredible work,” said Karen Hanna Miller. “This is a remarkable opportunity to celebrate our prehistoric past while creating meaningful, engaging experiences that benefit our communities and visitors alike.”   Established in June 2023, Dinosaur Experiences Australia is dedicated to showcasing Australia’s extraordinary fossil sites and prehistoric attractions through engaging, immersive, education-based tourism experiences.   For more information, please contact: John Fitzgerald Chair, Dinosaur Tourism Collective 0448 899 424 john@dinosaurexperiences.com   https://lnkd.in/gT5kdK7x

Dig into dinosaur tourism development in 2025 - work with Dinosaur Experiences Australia! The Dinosaur Tourism Collective Ltd (trading as Dinosaur Experiences Australia) is a member-based tourism collaboration based in Queensland. Launched in June 2023, we play a potentially significant role in growing the visitor economy in the Outback by focussing on our unique selling proposition – dinosaur, megafauna and marine fossils. With plans to work collaboratively to leverage Australia’s world-famous natural history, we are searching for a skilled Program Manager to drive Dinosaur Experiences Australia’s (DEA) growth aligning our immersive and fun experiences with high-value-travellers who love science, dinosaurs/palaeontology and possess a curiosity to learn more. The selected candidate will work a minimum of 2 days/week, maximum of 3days/week. They will be a highly motivated individual with broad management capability and a clear understanding of the tourism environment in Australia. Ideally, they will have a passion for facilitating engaging immersive education-based tourism experiences, be based in Queensland, and available to travel occasionally in region. Click on the link here for more information. Program Manager | Dinosaur Experiences Australia | LinkedIn