Olympics

Official Team Partner of the Australian Olympic Team

Registrations for 2026 are now open!

The theme for 2026 is 'Nature Guardians: Protecting Wildlife, Country & Tomorrow'. Students will bring learning to life through creative designs whether inspired by koalas, Sumatran tigers, threatened species, habitats, climate care, pollution prevention, or the role we all play in protecting the natural world.

Register your school by: Friday 31 July 2026.

Submission Deadline: Friday 4 September 2026.

Onsite scarecrows must arrive at Dreamworld by Wednesday 16 September 2026.

How to Participate

  • Build a scarecrow as a class or group using any materials
  • Submit close-up & full-length photos + a 200-word explanation
  • Virtual submissions welcome Australia-wide
  • Local schools can display onsite at Dreamworld’s Scarecrow Lane

ENTRIES ARE JUDGED ON: Durability, Innovation & Sustainability, Design Creativity & Theme Representation.

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Prizes up for grabs

  • Judge’s Choice: $2,500 donation to the winning school’s P&C/fundraising body
  • People’s Choice: $2,500 donation to the school with the most public votes

Upcoming events

Discover exciting events coming soon to Dreamworld, packed with fun and adventure for everyone!

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Dreamworld Night Market

Hours: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

With delish food, live tunes to get you grooving, and rides that make any night out an adventure, our Night Market is where the fun comes alive - every Friday and Saturday.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

10th October · 16th October 2026

Hours: 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Join us for a spook-tacular night filled with tricks, treats and thrills the whole family will love! Returning selected dates this October.

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