Height
4 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Beerwah, QLD 4519
The Lowdown
The Big Lawnmower at Beerwah is a tribute to one of Australia's great suburban obsessions - the perfectly manicured lawn. This enormous vintage mower sculpture captures the classic design of push mowers that once graced every Australian shed, before the era of ride-ons and robots. For generations, Saturday mornings meant the sound of mowers across suburbia as homeowners pursued the Australian dream of a neat, green lawn. The Big Lawnmower celebrates this uniquely Australian ritual, reminding us of the hours spent pushing, pulling, and cursing these machines in pursuit of grass-based perfection.
Did you know?
"Buffalo grass became popular for Australian lawns in the mid-1900s"
History
The Big Lawnmower was installed to celebrate both Australia's lawn culture and the region's connection to outdoor equipment. It captures the nostalgic design of mid-century push mowers that defined Australian suburban weekends for generations.
More Fun Facts
- •Australians spend billions annually on lawn care
- •The first mechanical lawn mower was invented in 1830
- •Saturday morning mowing is an Australian suburban tradition
- •Many councils have noise restrictions on mowing hours
- •Buffalo grass became popular for Australian lawns in the mid-1900s
Visiting Tips
- 💡Beerwah is close to Australia Zoo - combine your visit
- 💡The Glass House Mountains are nearby for hiking
- 💡Great photo op for gardening enthusiasts
- 💡The Sunshine Coast hinterland has many attractions
- 💡Montville and Maleny are charming villages nearby
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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Big Lizzie
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