The Big Motorcycle
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Unknown
Year Built
Address
Mooball, NSW 2483
The Lowdown
The Big Motorcycle roars into view at Mooball, a quirky little village in the Northern Rivers region of NSW that has become a beloved stop for bikers cruising the coastal roads. This oversized two-wheeler stands at the famous Mooball pub, a ramshackle landmark that has welcomed everyone from farmers to rock stars since the 1920s. Mooball sits between Byron Bay and the Tweed, along roads that wind through green hills and past banana plantations. The Big Motorcycle captures the free spirit of the Northern Rivers - a place where alternative lifestyles, creative communities, and old-school country pubs somehow all fit together perfectly.
Did you know?
"The Northern Rivers has some of Australia's best motorcycle touring roads"
History
Mooball began as a dairy farming settlement in the late 1800s, and the village pub became the social heart of the community. The area's winding roads through the Northern Rivers hinterland have long attracted motorcyclists, and the Mooball pub became a natural gathering point for weekend riders. The pub gained fame for its eccentric character - walls covered in memorabilia, live music, and a welcoming attitude to everyone from bikers to backpackers. The Big Motorcycle celebrates this connection between the village and the riding community, standing as an invitation to all who pass through.
More Fun Facts
- •Mooball's population is under 200 people but the pub is regionally famous
- •The Northern Rivers has some of Australia's best motorcycle touring roads
- •Byron Bay is just 25 minutes away
- •The region was once covered in banana and sugar cane plantations
- •Mooball means 'wild black duck' in the local Bundjalung language
Visiting Tips
- 💡Stop at the Mooball pub for a beer and soak up the atmosphere
- 💡The roads between Mooball and Uki are beautiful for driving
- 💡Byron Bay's beaches are a short drive away
- 💡Combine with visits to Mullumbimby and Bangalow
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times. Pub has trading hours.
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