20 "BIG" THINGS OF AUSTRALIA
A FUN ROAD TRIP ACTIVITY TO DO AROUND AUSTRALIA.
This post is part of an ongoing “EPIC (VIRTUAL) AUSTRALIAN ROAD TRIP” from estCA staff, Lindsay Vacek. Make sure to check back often to read and discover all she has to share.
The Big Things of Australia are a loosely related set of large structures, some of which are novelty architecture and some are sculptures. There are estimated to be over 150 such objects around the country.
The big things have become something of a cult phenomenon, and are sometimes used as an excuse for a road trip. So, when I set out for my epic Australian road trip last year - I made it a point to stop at as many at I could.
Below are 20 “BIG” things I’ve seen this year. Some I accidentally stumbled upon, some I intentionally drove out of my way to see. Regardless, it’s a fun road trip activity if you find yourself exploring down unda’.
Location: 7034 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Koonoomoo, Victoria
2. THE BIG ORANGE
Location: Old Sturt Highway, Monash, South Australia
3. THE BIG ROCKING HORSE
Location: 452 Torrens Valley Rd, Gumeracha, South Australia
5. THE BIG GIRAFFE
Location: Bruce Hwy, Bororen, Queensland
6. THE BIG MANGO
Location: 18305 Bruce Highway, Bowen, Whitsunday Area, Queensland
7. THE GOLDEN GUMBOOT
Location: Butler Street, Tully, Cassowary Coast, Queensland
8. THE BIG PENGUIN
Location: 74 Main Rd, Penguin, Tasmania
10. THE BIG COFFEE POT
Location: Mole Creek Rd, Deloraine, Tasmania
11. THE BIG TASMANIAN DEVIL
Location: 1892 Mole Creek Rd, Mole Creek, Tasmania
12. THE BIG PINEAPPLE
Location: 76 Nambour Connection Rd, Woombye Queensland
13. THE BIG PRAWN
Location: 507 River St, West Ballina, New South Wales
14. THE BIG GOLDEN DOG
Location: 59 Coramba St, Glenreagh, New South Wales
15. THE BIG BANANA
Location: 351 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
16. BIG BULLETS
Location: Hyde Park, Sydney, New South Wales
17. THE BIG POTATO
Location: Illawarra Hwy, Robertson, New South Wales
18. THE BIG MERINO
Location: Corner of Hume and Sowerby Streets, Goulburn, New South Wales
19. THE BIG OWL
Location: Benjamin Way, Macquarie, Australia Capital Territory
20. THE BIG SCOTSMAN
Location: 1 Nottage Terrace, Medindie, South Australia
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Contributed by estCA staff, Lindsay Vacek
