Height
2 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Main Street, Poochera, SA 5655
The Lowdown
The Big Cockroach at Poochera is proof that Australians will make a Big Thing out of absolutely anything - even the humble cockroach. This unusual sculpture greets visitors to the small Eyre Peninsula town, which has embraced the cockroach as an unlikely mascot. While most people try to keep cockroaches out of their homes, Poochera has welcomed one at giant scale. It's a testament to the quirky Australian sense of humor and the tradition of small towns creating unique attractions to put themselves on the map.
Did you know?
"Australia has over 400 native cockroach species"
History
Poochera created the Big Cockroach to give the small town a unique attraction and put it on the map. It demonstrates the Australian sense of humor and willingness to celebrate even unloved creatures.
More Fun Facts
- •Cockroaches have been around for 300 million years
- •Australia has over 400 native cockroach species
- •Most native cockroaches live outdoors, not in homes
- •Poochera is a small farming community
- •The cockroach proves any creature can become a Big Thing
Visiting Tips
- 💡Poochera is on the Eyre Highway
- 💡The Eyre Peninsula has excellent seafood
- 💡Stock up on supplies - services are sparse
- 💡The Big Galah at Kimba is nearby
- 💡A quirky stop on the way to the Nullarbor
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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