Height
3 meters
Year Built
1990
Address
Kent Street, Tuncurry, NSW 2428
The Lowdown
The Big Mullet at Tuncurry celebrates the silver mullet that have sustained fishing communities along Australia's coast for generations. This oversized fish sculpture honors the humble mullet - not the most glamorous catch, but a reliable staple that has filled nets and plates for thousands of years. Aboriginal Australians harvested mullet long before European arrival, and commercial and recreational fishers continue the tradition today. The Big Mullet welcomes visitors to Tuncurry and the beautiful Forster-Tuncurry area, where fishing remains central to the local way of life.
Did you know?
"The word 'mullet' may come from Latin meaning 'soft'"
History
Tuncurry has been a fishing community for generations, with mullet a traditional catch. The Big Mullet celebrates this fishing heritage and the ongoing connection between the town and the sea.
More Fun Facts
- •Mullet are one of the most commonly caught fish in Australia
- •Aboriginal Australians caught mullet for thousands of years
- •The mullet run sees huge schools migrate along the coast
- •Smoked mullet is a delicacy in some regions
- •The word 'mullet' may come from Latin meaning 'soft'
Visiting Tips
- 💡Forster-Tuncurry is a popular holiday destination
- 💡Try fresh seafood from local fish co-ops
- 💡The Great Lakes offer excellent fishing and boating
- 💡Wallis Lake oysters are famous
- 💡Beach fishing from Tuncurry Beach
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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