The Big Avocado
Height
4 metres
Year Built
2005
Address
Duranbah Road, Duranbah, NSW 2487
The Lowdown
The Big Avocado at Duranbah, NSW, is a delicious tribute to Australia's favourite brunch accompaniment. Located in the Tweed Shire near the Queensland border, this oversized avocado sculpture celebrates the region's status as one of Australia's premier avocado growing areas. The Tweed Valley's subtropical climate and rich volcanic soils provide ideal conditions for avocado cultivation, and the fruit has become synonymous with the Australian lifestyle. Whether smashed on toast or in a salad, the avocado has captured the nation's hearts (and stomachs), making this Big Thing a fitting monument to the creamy green fruit.
Did you know?
"Australians eat about 88,000 tonnes of avocados per year"
History
The Tweed Shire has been growing avocados commercially since the 1970s, taking advantage of the subtropical climate and rich volcanic soils. The Big Avocado was installed to celebrate this thriving industry and to attract visitors to the region. Today, Australia produces over 90,000 tonnes of avocados annually, with the Tweed region being one of the key growing areas. The sculpture has become particularly popular in the age of Instagram and avocado toast.
More Fun Facts
- •Australians eat about 88,000 tonnes of avocados per year
- •The Tweed region is one of Australia's premier avocado growing areas
- •Avocados were introduced to Australia in the late 1800s
- •Peak Australian avocado season is February to September
- •There's also a Big Avocado planned for Atherton Tablelands
Visiting Tips
- 💡Buy fresh local avocados from nearby farms
- 💡Combine with a visit to Tropical Fruit World nearby
- 💡The Tweed Coast has excellent beaches
- 💡Try local cafes for the region's best avo toast
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture
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