Height
4 meters
Year Built
2015
Address
Kennedy Highway, Atherton, QLD 4883
The Lowdown
The Big Avocado in Atherton celebrates the Tablelands' thriving avocado industry, which has grown alongside Australia's love affair with this creamy, nutritious fruit. This impressive sculpture captures the distinctive pear shape and green skin of the avocado, representing the orchards that dot the Atherton Tablelands' rich volcanic soils. The region's high altitude and tropical rainfall create perfect conditions for growing premium avocados, and the industry has boomed to meet demand from health-conscious Australians. The Big Avocado invites visitors to explore the Tablelands' remarkable food bowl, where tropical fruits, coffee, and vegetables flourish in the shadow of ancient rainforests.
Did you know?
"Australian avocado consumption has tripled since 2000"
History
The Big Avocado was erected in 2015 as the Tablelands embraced its growing avocado industry. Australian avocado consumption has exploded, with the average person now eating about 3kg annually - up from less than 1kg in 2000. The Atherton Tablelands, with their volcanic soils and reliable rainfall, have become a major production area feeding Australia's love of smashed avo.
More Fun Facts
- •Australian avocado consumption has tripled since 2000
- •The Hass variety makes up about 80% of Australian production
- •Avocado trees can produce fruit for over 50 years
- •One avocado tree can produce up to 500 avocados per year
- •Avocados ripen only after being picked - never on the tree
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit local cafes for fresh avocado dishes - it's Tablelands proud
- 💡The Atherton Tablelands have incredible waterfalls worth exploring
- 💡Try Tablelands coffee - the region also grows excellent beans
- 💡Curtain Fig Tree is a must-see natural wonder nearby
- 💡Lake Tinaroo has great barramundi fishing
Opening Hours
The Big Avocado can be viewed at any time.
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