Height
5 meters
Year Built
1980
Address
Sturt Highway, Berri, SA 5343
The Lowdown
The Big Orange at Berri celebrates the Riverland's status as South Australia's citrus heartland. This vibrant orange sculpture stands as a tribute to the region's fruit-growing heritage, where the Murray River's waters transform semi-arid land into productive orchards. Berri and the surrounding Riverland towns produce a significant portion of Australia's oranges, along with grapes, stone fruits, and vegetables. The Big Orange captures the sun-drenched optimism of this irrigated paradise, where farmers have turned the Murray's waters into liquid gold since irrigation schemes began in the early 1900s.
Did you know?
"The region also produces almonds, stone fruits, and vegetables"
History
The Big Orange was installed to celebrate Berri's citrus industry, which developed after irrigation infrastructure was built along the Murray River in the early 1900s. The Riverland has since become one of Australia's most productive horticultural regions.
More Fun Facts
- •The Riverland produces about 25% of Australia's wine grapes
- •Berri's irrigation scheme was established in 1911
- •The region also produces almonds, stone fruits, and vegetables
- •Berri juice company was founded here
- •The name 'Berri' comes from a local Aboriginal word
Visiting Tips
- 💡Buy fresh fruit from roadside stalls
- 💡Visit Berri Estates winery for tastings
- 💡The Murray River is perfect for houseboating
- 💡Try the region's famous oranges and mandarins
- 💡Banrock Station wetlands are nearby for birdwatching
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
More Big Things Nearby
Big Galah
An impressive 8-metre tall pink and grey galah sculpture marking the halfway point across Australia between Sydney and Perth.
Big Mango
A 10-meter tall, 7-tonne fibreglass tribute to Bowen's mango industry, famously 'stolen' by Nando's in 2014 for a viral marketing campaign.
Big Orange
Australia's largest big fruit at 15 metres tall and 12 metres wide, a former cafe and viewing platform celebrating the Riverland's citrus industry.