The Big Cigar
Height
32 metres
Year Built
1967
Address
Philip Parade, Churchill, VIC 3842
The Lowdown
The Big Cigar at Churchill is a playful tribute to the town's namesake - Sir Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister famous for his love of cigars. This oversized stogie stands as a humorous nod to the wartime leader who rarely appeared in photographs without a cigar between his fingers. Churchill the town was developed in the 1960s, and the Big Cigar adds a touch of whimsy to this connection with one of history's most recognizable figures. It's a clever piece of Australian humor that links a small Gippsland town to world history.
Did you know?
"The town was developed in the 1960s"
History
Churchill was developed in the 1960s and named after Sir Winston Churchill. The Big Cigar is a playful reference to the Prime Minister's famous love of cigars.
More Fun Facts
- •Town named after Sir Winston Churchill
- •Churchill smoked up to 10 cigars per day
- •The town was developed in the 1960s
- •Churchill is near Federation University
- •It's one of Australia's most unusual Big Things
Visiting Tips
- 💡Federation University campus is nearby
- 💡Lake Hyland offers recreation
- 💡Morwell National Park is close
- 💡The Latrobe Valley has interesting heritage
- 💡Traralgon has more services nearby
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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