Height
3 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Various citrus regions
The Lowdown
The Big Lemon adds a zesty highlight to Australia's collection of oversized fruit sculptures. This bright yellow citrus celebrates the lemon growers who supply Australian kitchens with this essential fruit. From the lemon slice in a gin and tonic to the zest in a seafood dish, lemons are an indispensable part of Australian cuisine. The Big Lemon honors the farmers in regions like the Riverland, Sunraysia, and Central Queensland who grow these sunny fruits under Australian skies. It's a cheerful reminder of the simple pleasures that citrus brings to our lives.
Did you know?
"Australia exports citrus to Asia and beyond"
History
Australia's citrus industry developed in irrigation districts along the Murray River and in Queensland. The Big Lemon celebrates the farmers who have grown citrus for generations, supplying domestic and export markets.
More Fun Facts
- •Lemons are high in vitamin C
- •The Riverland produces much of Australia's citrus
- •Lemon trees can produce fruit year-round in Australian climates
- •Meyer lemons are popular in Australian gardens
- •Australia exports citrus to Asia and beyond
Visiting Tips
- 💡Buy fresh citrus from farm gates
- 💡Try locally made lemon-based products
- 💡The Riverland has cellar doors and fruit shops
- 💡Mildura is another major citrus centre
- 💡Lemons are versatile - try them in savory and sweet dishes
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
More Big Things Nearby
Big Galah
An impressive 8-metre tall pink and grey galah sculpture marking the halfway point across Australia between Sydney and Perth.
Big Mango
A 10-meter tall, 7-tonne fibreglass tribute to Bowen's mango industry, famously 'stolen' by Nando's in 2014 for a viral marketing campaign.
Big Orange
Australia's largest big fruit at 15 metres tall and 12 metres wide, a former cafe and viewing platform celebrating the Riverland's citrus industry.