Height
4 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Daintree Village, QLD 4873
The Lowdown
The Big Barra at Daintree Village celebrates the barramundi - Australia's most sought-after sport and eating fish. This impressive sculpture captures the power and beauty of the barra, with its distinctive profile and scales rendered in gleaming detail. Barramundi are found in the tropical waters of northern Australia, from the Daintree River to the Kimberley coast. They're prized by recreational anglers for their fighting spirit and by seafood lovers for their firm, white flesh. The Big Barra welcomes visitors to Daintree Village, gateway to one of the world's oldest rainforests and some of Australia's best fishing waters.
Did you know?
"Aboriginal Australians have fished for barra for thousands of years"
History
The Big Barra was installed to celebrate the region's fishing heritage and attract visitors to Daintree Village. Barramundi fishing is a major drawcard for tropical North Queensland.
More Fun Facts
- •Barramundi can grow over 1.5 meters long
- •They start life as males and become females as they age
- •Barra are found across tropical Australia and Southeast Asia
- •They can live in both fresh and salt water
- •Aboriginal Australians have fished for barra for thousands of years
Visiting Tips
- 💡Book a fishing charter for the real barra experience
- 💡The Daintree River has crocodiles - be careful!
- 💡Daintree Rainforest is a World Heritage area
- 💡Take a river cruise to spot wildlife
- 💡Fresh barra on the menu at local restaurants
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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