Internationally renowned palaeontologist Dean Lomax will visit Australia for the first time to take part in Queensland Dinosaur Week.
Dr Lomax is a British scientist, author and science communicator, who is internationally recognised as an authority on ichthyosaurs.
Ichthyosaurs were dolphin-shaped marine reptiles that dominated the world’s oceans during the age of dinosaurs.
Queensland Dinosaur week will run from May 4-10, 2026.
Dr Lomax will travel across Queensland during the week, appearing at multiple venues in Winton, Richmond and Brisbane.
“This will be my first time visiting Australia, and I couldn’t be more excited,” Dr Lomax said.
“Queensland preserves an extraordinary record of prehistoric life, particularly its ancient marine reptiles and dinosaurs.”
Dr Lomax has just released his latest book, The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs, which explores “new discoveries that are reshaping what we know about dinosaur behaviour and biology”.
The book includes recognition of Queensland’s ichthyosaur and crocodile discoveries.
According to a Dinosaur Week statement, more than 100 million years ago, much of Outback Queensland was beneath the Eromanga Sea.
Fossil discoveries from Richmond, Boulia and surrounding regions have revealed one of Australia’s richest marine reptile records — placing Queensland firmly on the global palaeontological map.
Dinosaur Week activities are listed below.
QUEENSLAND DINOSAUR WEEK
Event Dates: May 4-10, 2026
National Dinosaur Day: Thursday May 7, 2026
Program & Bookings: www.dinosaurexperiences.com
WHERE TO SEE AND HEAR DR DEAN LOMAX
Monday May 4 – 2pm
Australian Age of Dinosaurs – WINTON
This is a live streamed event. To join this talk, book via https://www.facebook.com/australianageofdinosaurs/events
Tuesday May 5 – time 9am (public tour)
Australian Age of Dinosaurs – WINTON
Collection Room Tour with Dr Dean Lomax
Visitors can book the Ultimate Dinosaur Tour and join Dr Dean Lomax via www.australianageofdinosurs.com
Tuesday May 5 – 6:30pm
Australian Age of Dinosaurs – WINTON
Deep-Time Astronomy Tour – Gondwana Stars Observatory
Bookings essential via www.australianageofdinosurs.com
Wednesday May 6 – 8:30am
Australian Age of Dinosaurs – WINTON
Global Virtual Classroom – Ichthyosaurs Around the World
To join this excursion, book via https://www.facebook.com/australianageofdinosaurs/events
Thursday May 7 – 7am
Qld Museum – BRISBANE
Queensland: A Global Palaeo Conversation
An Industry breakfast with a panel including Dr Dean Lomax, Dr Espen Knutsen, Dr Scott Hocknull and other guests.
The presentation will conclude with a book signing with Dr Dean Lomax.
Bookings will open soon.
Friday May 8 – 10:30am
Kronosaurus Korner – RICHMOND
Morning Tea with a Palaeontologist
Internationally renowned palaeontologist Dr Dean Lomax will host a special morning tea meet-and-greet and talk at Kronosaurus Korner
FREE – Bookings essential via www.kronosauruskorner.com.au
Saturday 9 and Sunday May 10 | 8:00am
Kronosaurus Korner – RICHMOND
Digging at Dawn with Dr Dean Lomax
Experience the thrill of hunting for your own fossils in the field during Digging at Dawn
Bookings essential via www.kronosauruskorner.com.au
