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Tivoli Drive In Theatre

50 Coal Rd, Chuwar QLD 4306, Australia

Recommended by 10 people

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50 Coal Rd, Chuwar QLD 4306, Australia

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+61 488 848 654
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About Tivoli Drive In Theatre

Pack the car for an outdoor double feature under the stars for just $15 a vehicle. Moviegoers tune in over FM radio from the front seat or spread out camp chairs and picnic rugs on the front lawn near field speakers. Run by a local church social enterprise that trains community members in hospitality, the on-site diner and candy bar flip burgers, scoop ice cream, and dish out classic movie popcorn. Arrive early for pre-show live music and a patch of grass before the opening credits roll.

  • Flat Carload Admission: Entry is priced at $15 per vehicle for up to two back-to-back movies.
  • Flexible Lawn & In-Car Setup: Catch audio over FM radio in your car, or grab lawn space with camp chairs, picnic rugs, and leashed dogs.
  • Community Diner & Candy Bar: Run by a church social enterprise offering hospitality training alongside diner burgers, ice cream, and popcorn.
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What's On at Tivoli Drive In Theatre

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Why Guests Choose Tivoli Drive In Theatre

An affordable, pet-friendly outdoor cinema experience supporting the local community.

  • Flat $15 Carload Double Features

    Families and groups can enjoy a double screening for a flat carload rate rather than purchasing standard individual cinema tickets.

    Just $15 per carload gets you entry for up to two movies

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  • Flexible Multi-Modal Viewing Setups

    Guests have the freedom to listen via FM broadcast in their vehicle, set up camp chairs, or settle onto the front lawn with field speakers.

    Plenty of space to stretch out either in your car, outside with a camp chair/beanbag, take a picnic rug down the front lawn, or enjoy from the tables up at the candy bar.

    Mark M

  • Relaxed Comfort with Pets Welcome

    Visitors can settle comfortably in their own vehicles or stretch out under the night sky accompanied by family pets.

    Drive in movies let's you be comfortable in your own car, with your dog also.

    Satu

  • Unconstrained Open-Air Atmosphere

    Open-air viewing offers an easygoing alternative to conventional theater environments without feeling crowded or confined.

    It is so much better than going to a regular, stuffy theatre, and also much more affordable and family-friendly.

    Mark M

  • Pre-Show Diner Dining and Activities

    Arriving early allows patrons to enjoy dinner from the on-site diner alongside family entertainment like scavenger hunts and live music.

    the kids can go on a scavenger hunt while you wait for film to start or can listen to the live singer.

    curds m

  • Community Social Enterprise Support

    Patronage directly supports a community church social enterprise providing hospitality and job training for locals.

    it is run by a social enterprise and they are training the community, so the team are doing their best as they learn

    Mark M

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and community amenities enhancing your drive-in experience

  • Dog-Friendly Open-Air Setup

    Guests can bring along their dogs to enjoy the double feature comfortably from inside their car or on an outdoor picnic setup.

  • Mini Portable Radio Rentals

    To accommodate outdoor viewing beyond vehicle FM stereos, the drive-in offers portable mini radio rentals alongside perimeter field speakers.

  • Pre-Movie Children's Scavenger Hunts

    Before the screening begins, families can take part in organized kids' scavenger hunts on the grounds while waiting for showtime.

  • Live Pre-Show Musical Entertainment

    The venue hosts live musical performances before movie screenings so guests can relax and dine before showtime.

Before you head over

Practical advice on arrival timing, parking spots, and audio setups for your drive-in double feature

  • Arrive early for hot food orders

    Arrive 30 to 60 minutes before showtime if you plan on ordering burgers or hot food from the diner, as lines can back up during busy screenings while trainee staff fulfill orders.

  • Choose your parking spot carefully

    Smaller vehicles benefit from parking closer to the screen on the designated humps, but be aware that taller 4x4s can sometimes obstruct sightlines if parked ahead of you.

  • Plan your audio and seating setup

    Audio broadcasts over FM radio directly to your vehicle, but you can also hire a mini portable radio or sit on the lawn near the field speakers using camp chairs or blankets.

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