Big Cherries - Pages Flat
Height
3 metres
Year Built
1990
Address
Pages Flat, SA 5172
The Lowdown
The Big Cherries at Pages Flat, South Australia, are a sweet tribute to the Adelaide Hills cherry growing industry. Located in the scenic Adelaide Hills wine region, these oversized cherry sculptures mark the heart of South Australia's cherry country. The Adelaide Hills has been growing cherries since the 1850s, with the cool climate and fertile soils providing ideal growing conditions. Pages Flat is surrounded by cherry orchards that burst into bloom each spring and produce abundant fruit from November through January. The Big Cherries serve as both a roadside attraction and a celebration of the local agricultural heritage that has sustained the community for over 150 years.
Did you know?
"Cherry season runs from November to January"
History
The Adelaide Hills has been growing cherries since the 1850s, when early settlers discovered the region's cool climate and rich soils were perfect for stone fruit. The Big Cherries at Pages Flat were installed to celebrate this agricultural heritage and to attract visitors to the cherry-growing district. Each summer, thousands of visitors flock to the Adelaide Hills for cherry picking, and the Big Cherries serve as a landmark for the industry.
More Fun Facts
- •The Adelaide Hills has grown cherries since the 1850s
- •Cherry season runs from November to January
- •Not to be confused with the Big Cherries at Young, NSW
- •The region also produces excellent wines
- •Many orchards offer pick-your-own cherry experiences
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit during cherry season (Nov-Jan) for fresh fruit
- 💡Many nearby orchards offer pick-your-own
- 💡Combine with Adelaide Hills wine tasting
- 💡The area is beautiful in spring when cherry trees blossom
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture
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