Height
4 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Murray Valley Highway, Robinvale, VIC 3549
The Lowdown
The Big Fruit Bowl in Robinvale is a colorful celebration of the Murray River region's status as one of Australia's premier fruit-growing areas. This vibrant sculpture features an oversized bowl overflowing with giant representations of the region's produce - oranges, grapes, apples, and stone fruits tumbling over the rim. The Murray Valley's warm climate, abundant sunshine, and irrigation from Australia's mightiest river create perfect conditions for growing fruit, and Robinvale sits at the heart of this productive region. The Big Fruit Bowl invites visitors to explore the orchards, vineyards, and farm gates that dot the landscape, offering fresh produce direct from the grower.
Did you know?
"The Murray River system provides water to over 3 million Australians"
History
The Big Fruit Bowl was erected in 1995 to promote Robinvale and the Murray Valley's fruit industry. The region has been growing fruit since irrigation schemes began in the early 1900s, transforming arid land into productive orchards and vineyards. Today, the Murray-Darling Basin produces approximately 40% of Australia's fruit and vegetables, with Robinvale contributing significant quantities of grapes, citrus, and stone fruits.
More Fun Facts
- •The Murray-Darling Basin produces about 40% of Australia's fruit and vegetables
- •Robinvale is one of Australia's largest table grape producing regions
- •The Murray River system provides water to over 3 million Australians
- •Some Robinvale grape vines are over 100 years old
- •The region produces grapes for wine, eating fresh, and dried fruit
Visiting Tips
- 💡Buy fresh fruit direct from roadside stalls and farm gates
- 💡Try local wines at cellar doors along the Murray Valley Highway
- 💡The Murray River offers great fishing, boating, and camping
- 💡Visit during harvest season to see the orchards in action
- 💡Combine with a houseboat holiday on the Murray River
Opening Hours
The Big Fruit Bowl can be viewed at any time.
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