Height
5 meters
Year Built
2008
Address
Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla, QLD 4490
The Lowdown
The Big Boot in Cunnamulla celebrates RM Williams, the legendary Australian bushman who built a global boot brand from humble Outback beginnings. This enormous replica of the iconic RM Williams boot stands as a tribute to Reginald Murray Williams, who learned leatherwork skills from a bushman in South Australia and went on to create boots that are worn from cattle stations to city boardrooms. The RM Williams boot has become an Australian icon, recognized worldwide for its quality craftsmanship and uniquely Australian style. Cunnamulla, in Queensland's Channel Country, is classic RM Williams territory - cattle country where stockmen have worn these boots for generations. The Big Boot invites visitors to appreciate the bush heritage that created one of Australia's most enduring brands.
Did you know?
"RM Williams boots are made from a single piece of leather"
History
The Big Boot was erected in 2008 to celebrate Cunnamulla's connection to Australian bush heritage. RM Williams founded his company in 1932, creating boots designed for the tough conditions of the Australian Outback. His boots became famous for their comfort and durability, eventually becoming fashionable in cities while remaining essential gear for stockmen. The Big Boot honors this tradition in the heart of cattle country.
More Fun Facts
- •RM Williams boots are made from a single piece of leather
- •Reginald Williams learned his skills from a bushman named Dollar Mick
- •RM Williams boots are now worn by everyone from farmers to office workers
- •The company was founded in 1932 in a small South Australian town
- •RM Williams personally made boots until his eighties
Visiting Tips
- 💡Cunnamulla is made famous by the song 'The Cunnamulla Fella'
- 💡Visit during the Cunnamulla Fella Festival for rodeo action
- 💡The town has authentic outback pubs worth exploring
- 💡The hot artesian baths are a relaxing outback experience
- 💡Cunnamulla is a good base for exploring Outback Queensland
Opening Hours
The Big Boot can be viewed at any time.
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