The Big Dunlop Tyre
Height
Unknown
Year Built
Address
Stuart Highway, Yamba, SA 5343
The Lowdown
The Big Dunlop Tyre stands alongside the Stuart Highway in South Australia, a familiar sight for travellers making the epic journey through Australia's outback. This oversized rubber roadside attraction pays tribute to the tyres that keep Australian motorists rolling across the vast distances between cities. The Stuart Highway stretches from Adelaide to Darwin - nearly 3,000 kilometres of outback driving where reliable tyres are literally a matter of life and death. The Big Dunlop Tyre is a reminder to check your rubber before setting off into the endless red landscape that defines central Australia.
Did you know?
"Dunlop has operated in Australia since 1899"
History
Dunlop has been manufacturing tyres in Australia since 1899, and the brand became synonymous with quality rubber for generations of Australian motorists. The Stuart Highway, named after explorer John McDouall Stuart who crossed Australia from south to north in 1862, is one of the nation's most important road links. For travellers preparing to cross the outback, good tyres are essential - spare tyres, tyre pressure monitoring, and roadside repair skills can mean the difference between adventure and disaster. The Big Dunlop Tyre celebrates this essential piece of motoring equipment.
More Fun Facts
- •The Stuart Highway is nearly 3,000 km from Adelaide to Darwin
- •Dunlop has operated in Australia since 1899
- •Outback travellers often carry two spare tyres
- •Heat and sharp stones are major tyre hazards in the outback
- •Australia's road network covers over 900,000 kilometres
Visiting Tips
- 💡Check tyre pressure and condition before any outback drive
- 💡Carry at least one full-size spare tyre in remote areas
- 💡The Riverland region is known for citrus and wine
- 💡Fuel up at every opportunity on the Stuart Highway
Opening Hours
Roadside sculpture accessible at all times.
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