Height
2.5 meters
Year Built
2010
Address
Various postal locations
The Lowdown
The Big Postie's Bike celebrates the distinctive red Honda motorcycles that have delivered mail to Australian homes for generations. The 'postie bike' has become an Australian icon - its distinctive red paint, basket full of letters, and puttering engine are familiar in suburbs across the nation. Posties navigate through all weather, delivering everything from birthday cards to parcels, connecting Australians to each other and the wider world. This oversized tribute honors the postal workers who've made the postie bike a beloved part of Australian streetscapes.
Did you know?
"Some posties cover over 40km per day"
History
The red postie bike has been an Australian icon since Honda CT110s became the standard delivery vehicle. Posties have used these reliable bikes for decades, creating a distinctive sound and sight on Australian streets.
More Fun Facts
- •The Honda CT110 has been the postie bike since the 1980s
- •Posties learn to ride at special training facilities
- •The bikes have baskets that hold up to 30kg of mail
- •Some posties cover over 40km per day
- •The bikes are designed for constant stopping and starting
Visiting Tips
- 💡Wave to your local postie
- 💡Ex-postie bikes are popular for restoration
- 💡The distinctive engine sound is part of suburban life
- 💡Posties know their routes intimately
- 💡Some areas now use electric delivery vehicles
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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