There are many iconic large structures scattered around Australia, each representing a cultural significance. These big structures often tell stories about the past or important elements of the surrounding region. We’ve listed 10 to get you started with your road trip itinerary or even a day visit.
1. The Big Banana; Coffs Harbour, NSW
Size: Over 13 meters tall.
Build Date: 1964.
Significance: Something big and unique to attract tourists, built within the banana plantation region.
Location: On the Pacific Highway through town.
2. The Big Merino; Goulburn, NSW
Size: Over 15 meters tall and weighing 50 tonnes.
Build Date: 1985.
Significance: Representing Goulburn’s wool industry, and largest big thing in NSW.
Location: Just off the Hume Highway at the southern end of Goulburn.
3. The Big Prawn; Ballina, NSW
Size: Over 9 meters tall and weighing 35 tonnes.
Build Date: 1989.
Significance: A tribute to Ballina’s seafood industry.
Location: On the Bruxner Highway, off the Pacific Motorway in Ballina.
4. The Big Koala; Dadswells Bridge, VIC
Size: Over 14 meters tall and weighing 12 tonnes.
Build Date: 1989.
Significance: Representing the local koala population.
Location: On the Western Highway to Dadswells Bridge, follow the big koala signs from Horsham.
5. The Big Lobster; Kingston SE, SA
Size: Over 17 meters tall and weighing 4 tonnes
Build Date: 1979.
Significance: Representing the big seafood industry with its big lobster.
Location: At the entrance to Kingston SE, on the Princes Highway across from the Tourist Information Centre.
6. The Big Ned Kelly; Glenrowan, VIC
Size: Over 6meters tall and weighing 1.5 tonnes.
Build Date: 1992.
Significance: Representing Australia’s most famous bushranger, Ned Kelly.
Location: On the corner of Sheaffe and Bridge Streets in Glenrowan.
7. The Big Galah; Kimba, SA
Size: Over 8 meters tall and weighing 2.3 tonnes.
Build Date: 1993.
Significance: Representing the big wheat and wool industries, with its big Galah.
Location: On Eyre Highway just south of Kimba.
8. The Big Crocodile; Wyndham, WA
Size: Over 20 meters long.
Build Date: 1987.
Significance: Representing the big crocodile population of the area.
Location: Located at Wyndham’s main street, signposted from Kununurra and on Great Northern Highway.
9. The Big Pineapple; Nambour, QLD
Size: Over 16 meters tall.
Build Date: 1971.
Significance: Representing big pineapple industry of the area.
Location: On the Bruce Highway heading towards Nambour.
10. The Big Golden Guitar; Tamworth, NSW
Size: 12 meters tall and weighing 500kg.
Build Date: 1988.
Significance: Representing big country music scene in Tamworth.
Location: On the New England Highway in Tamworth, at the entrance to the city’s Country Music Festival precinct.
These big icons are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s still over 600 iconic artwork structures varying in sizes to discover around Australia. Check them out if it fits your itinerary, or build an itinerary around them, they will take you to some of Australia’s most unique places.