Thu · Dec102026
Grand opening
Doors open on 10 December with the indoor dig zone, just in time for the school holidays. Opening weekend runs Thursday to Sunday.
Book opening weekendGroot Brak · Garden Route
Kids drivethe diggers.
Real mini excavators, a giant sand pit and two hours to dig, scoop and build. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10 December.
Site notice
- Open
- Saturdays & Sundays
plus school holidays and public holidays - Sessions
- 4 a day, 2 hours each08:00–10:0010:30–12:3013:00–15:0015:30–17:30
- Entry
- R300per person. Under 2s get in free.
- Per session
- 50 diggers maximum, so everyone gets time on the machines.
- Supplied
- Hard hats, hi-vis vests and your session armband.
Your dig session
Two hours on the tools.
Pick your armband
Book online and choose a session. Each session has its own armband colour.
Check in at the gate
Show the QR code on your ticket and we snap an armband onto every digger.
Hard hats on
A quick safety briefing, then everyone gets a hard hat and a hi-vis vest.
Dig
Two hours on real mini excavators in the big sand pit, with operators on hand.
Photo stop
On the way out, climb into the bucket of the giant machines at the entrance.
Mark the calendar
Big days coming.
Fri–Mon · Mar262027
Easter Dig Hunt
Four days of sessions over the long weekend, with chocolate eggs buried in the sand pit for every digger to find.
Book Easter weekendOn the big screen
Now showing
The Digger City cartoon.
Dex and Dani dig for treasure in our own cartoon. It plays all day on the big screen in the waiting area, and new episodes are on the way.
Free for everyone
The photo stop.
Full-size excavators stand at the entrance just for photos. Climb into the bucket, sit in the cab, and share the shot.
- No booking needed
- Open whenever Digger City is open
- Tag your photos #DiggerCity
Groups & events
Bring the whole crew.
Book the dig site for a birthday, a school outing or a team day. Tell us the date and how many people, and we'll send a quote.
Birthday parties
Two hours of digging, a party table in the shade, and a hard hat for the birthday kid to keep.
Corporate team days
Excavator challenges, tyre stacking and a team leaderboard. Book the whole site for your company.
Schools & clubs
Outings that teach how real machines work, with a group rate for learners and free entry for teachers.
For hire
The Mobile Digger Rig.
We bring the dig site to you. A shipping container fitted out as a mini construction site, with remote-control diggers, loaders and tipper trucks.
6 mcontainer, opens up on site
8kids on the controls at once
1operator included, all day
- School fun days, markets, malls and festivals
- Birthday parties at home or on the farm
- Anywhere on the Garden Route, further on request
Shop
Take the dig home.
Toys, hard hats and merch. Order online and collect it on your dig day.
Franchise
Bring Digger City to your town.
Digger City is built to be repeated. Franchise partners get the brand, the booking system, the cartoon and a launch marketing plan.
- Booking and check-in system, ready on day one
- Brand, cartoon and social content library
- Machine supply and site layout guidance
- Launch marketing run by our team
Good to know
Questions parents ask.
What ages is it for?
The mini diggers are made for kids from about 3 to 12. Younger kids can ride along with a parent, and under 2s get in free.
Who pays the R300?
Entry is R300 per person on the dig site. Under 2s are free. Parents who only watch from the viewing area do not need a ticket.
What should we wear?
Closed shoes and clothes that can get sandy. We supply hard hats, hi-vis vests and armbands. Sunscreen and a hat for the walk to the car are a good idea in summer.
What if it rains?
The indoor dig zone stays open. If we have to close a session for weather, you can move your booking to another day for free.
Can I change my booking?
Yes. Move your session up to 48 hours before it starts at no charge. Reply to your booking email or WhatsApp us your booking reference.
How early should we arrive?
Fifteen minutes before your session. That gives time to check in, get armbands on and hear the safety briefing.
Find us
Groot Brak, Garden Route.
Between George and Mossel Bay, just off the N2. Full address and directions follow before opening day.