Height
4 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Various locations
The Lowdown
The Big Carrot stands as a bright orange tribute to Australia's vegetable growers and the humble carrot that has become a staple of Australian kitchens. This oversized root vegetable celebrates the farmers who work the land to produce the fresh produce that fills our tables. Carrots thrive in Australia's varied climates, from the sandy soils of Western Australia to the rich volcanic earth of Victoria. The Big Carrot honors this agricultural heritage while bringing a smile to visitors who appreciate the quirky Australian tradition of supersizing the everyday.
Did you know?
"Carrots were originally purple, not orange"
History
Big Carrot sculptures have appeared in agricultural regions to celebrate local vegetable growing industries. They represent the farming communities that produce millions of tons of fresh vegetables each year.
More Fun Facts
- •Australia produces over 300,000 tons of carrots annually
- •WA's sandy soils produce famously straight carrots
- •Carrots were originally purple, not orange
- •Australia exports carrots to Asia and the Middle East
- •Baby carrots are actually carved from full-sized carrots
Visiting Tips
- 💡Buy fresh vegetables at local farm gates
- 💡Regional markets often have the best produce
- 💡WA's Myalup grows excellent carrots
- 💡Try locally grown vegetables at regional restaurants
- 💡Farm tours offer insight into vegetable production
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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