The Big Meat Ant

Plans for a Big Meat Ant in Augathella began in 2003 as a way to attract tourists to this small outback town on the Matilda Highway. The project took eight years to come to fruition, with the sculpture finally installed in 2011. Artist Amanda Feher created the remarkable 7.5-metre sculpture from brass, copper, and steel. The ant is mounted on a wooden pole, positioned as if looking down at the ground - exactly as a real meat ant would while foraging. The sculpture celebrates the town's football team, the Mighty Meat Ants, who earned their nickname through fearless, aggressive play.

More Fun Facts

• •The sculpture is one million times bigger than a real meat ant
• •Real meat ants measure about 9mm long on average
• •Named after the local football team, the Mighty Meat Ants
• •Created by artist Amanda Feher from brass, copper, and steel
• •Plans began in 2003 but the sculpture wasn't installed until 2011
• •The ant is mounted on a pole, looking down like a real foraging ant

Visiting Tips

• 💡The park has free BBQ facilities - perfect for a roadside lunch
• 💡Great playground for kids to burn off energy
• 💡Augathella is on the Matilda Highway between Charleville and Longreach
• 💡Real meat ants are common in the area - watch where you step!
• 💡Stock up on fuel and supplies in Augathella before continuing