Height
2 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Murray Street, Gawler, SA 5118
The Lowdown
The Big Dice celebrate the games and good times that have been enjoyed at Australian pubs for generations. These oversized dice represent the spirit of fun that brings communities together - from board games to card nights, pub trivia to good old-fashioned gambling on the roll of the dice. Standing as symbols of chance, luck, and entertainment, the Big Dice invite visitors to embrace the playful side of Australian pub culture where mates gather, stories are shared, and memories are made over a cold drink and a game.
Did you know?
"Australian pubs are community gathering places"
History
Games have been part of Australian pub culture since colonial times. The Big Dice celebrate the spirit of fun and chance that brings communities together for entertainment and camaraderie.
More Fun Facts
- •Dice games have been played for thousands of years
- •Australian pubs are community gathering places
- •Two Heads is a classic Aussie pub dice game
- •Gawler is one of SA's oldest towns
- •Pub trivia nights are an Australian institution
Visiting Tips
- 💡Gawler has excellent heritage architecture
- 💡The Barossa Valley is nearby
- 💡Try local wines at cellar doors
- 💡Adelaide is only 40 minutes south
- 💡The town has interesting colonial history
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculptures accessible at all times.
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