The Big Mower
Height
11 metres long, 3.6 metres tall
Year Built
1974
Address
Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah, QLD 4519
The Lowdown
The Big Mower in Beerwah is one of Queensland's most impressive Big Things - a massive ride-on lawn mower measuring 11 metres long and 3.6 metres tall, built in 1974. Located on Steve Irwin Way in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, this oversized orange mower stands at what was once one of the region's premier outdoor power equipment dealerships. The sculpture celebrates the quintessential Australian weekend ritual - mowing the lawn. In a country where home ownership often comes with a sizeable yard, the ride-on mower became a suburban icon, and this giant version pays tribute to the machines that keep Australia's lawns under control.
Did you know?
"It was built in 1974 during the golden era of Australian Big Things"
History
The Big Mower was built in 1974, making it one of Queensland's older Big Things from the golden era of oversized roadside attractions. The sculpture was created to advertise an outdoor power equipment dealership and has been a landmark on what is now Steve Irwin Way for five decades. The ride-on mower became an Australian suburban icon from the 1960s onwards, as post-war suburbanisation gave families larger blocks of land to maintain. The Big Mower captures this slice of Australian domestic life.
More Fun Facts
- •The Big Mower measures 11 metres long and 3.6 metres tall
- •It was built in 1974 during the golden era of Australian Big Things
- •Australians collectively spend over $1 billion annually on lawn care
- •The ride-on mower became popular in Australia from the 1960s
- •Beerwah is best known as the home of Australia Zoo
Visiting Tips
- 💡Combine with a visit to Australia Zoo, just up the road
- 💡The Glass House Mountains are nearby for hiking
- 💡Maleny and Montville offer great cafes and views
- 💡The Sunshine Coast beaches are 30 minutes east
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture visible at all times.
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