The Big Mandarin
Height
11 metres (15 metres wide)
Year Built
1983
Address
Burnett Highway, Mundubbera, QLD 4626
The Lowdown
The Big Mandarin at Mundubbera celebrates this small Queensland town's role as the citrus capital of the state. Standing proudly alongside the Burnett Highway, this bright orange sculpture represents the thousands of hectares of citrus orchards that surround the town. Mundubbera's warm days and cool nights create perfect conditions for growing sweet, juicy mandarins that are shipped across Australia. The Big Mandarin invites travellers to stop, take a photo, and perhaps visit local orchards where you can pick your own fruit in season.
Did you know?
"Citrus season runs from April to October"
History
Citrus has been grown in the Burnett region since the early 1900s. Mundubbera's ideal climate made it a citrus powerhouse, and the Big Mandarin celebrates this agricultural success.
More Fun Facts
- •Mundubbera produces a significant portion of Australia's mandarins
- •The town hosts the annual Mundubbera Golden Mile Festival
- •Pick-your-own orchards operate during citrus season
- •The region grows multiple citrus varieties
- •Citrus season runs from April to October
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit during citrus season for fresh picking
- 💡Local orchards offer farm gate sales
- 💡Try mandarin-based products at local shops
- 💡The Burnett River offers fishing and recreation
- 💡Combine with a visit to nearby Gayndah
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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