The Big G
Height
Unknown
Year Built
Address
Gracemere, QLD 4702
The Lowdown
The Big G stands proudly in Gracemere, a small town on the outskirts of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, marking the 'G' for Gracemere - though locals joke it could stand for 'Gateway' to the beef capital. This oversized letter is part of Gracemere's identity, welcoming visitors to a town that serves as a residential suburb for Rockhampton and a hub for the surrounding cattle industry. Gracemere sits in the heart of Queensland's beef country, where vast cattle stations stretch to the horizon and the annual Beef Australia Expo in nearby Rockhampton celebrates the industry that built the region.
Did you know?
"Beef Australia Expo is one of the world's largest beef events"
History
Gracemere developed as a residential area for workers in Rockhampton's meat processing and cattle industries. The region has been cattle country since the 1850s, when pastoralists moved into Central Queensland's fertile grazing lands. Today, the Rockhampton region is known as the Beef Capital of Australia, with the tri-annual Beef Australia Expo attracting thousands of visitors. The Big G celebrates Gracemere's identity and its connection to the industries that define Central Queensland.
More Fun Facts
- •Rockhampton is known as the Beef Capital of Australia
- •Beef Australia Expo is one of the world's largest beef events
- •Gracemere is just 10 minutes from Rockhampton
- •Central Queensland has millions of head of cattle
- •The Tropic of Capricorn passes through Rockhampton
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit the Big Bull statues in Rockhampton for more Big Things
- 💡The Botanic Gardens in Rockhampton have excellent displays
- 💡Great Keppel Island is accessible from nearby Yeppoon
- 💡Try local beef at Rockhampton's restaurants and pubs
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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