Height
3 meters
Year Built
1990
Address
Main Street, Nambucca Heads, NSW 2448
The Lowdown
The Big Shell at Nambucca Heads celebrates the coastal beauty and beach lifestyle of the Mid North Coast. This oversized seashell captures the essence of Australian beach culture - the endless coastline, the waves, and the treasures washed up on the shore. Nambucca Heads is a picturesque holiday town where the Nambucca River meets the Pacific Ocean, and the Big Shell welcomes visitors to explore its stunning beaches and relaxed atmosphere. For generations, Australian children have collected shells along the beach; the Big Shell celebrates this simple joy on a grand scale.
Did you know?
"Seashells are actually the external skeletons of mollusks"
History
The Big Shell was installed to welcome visitors to Nambucca Heads and celebrate the coastal lifestyle that makes the Mid North Coast such a popular holiday destination. The region's beaches have attracted visitors for generations.
More Fun Facts
- •Australia has over 25,000 kilometers of coastline
- •Aboriginal people used shells as tools for thousands of years
- •Nambucca is an Aboriginal word meaning 'entrance to the waters'
- •The Mid North Coast is known for excellent surfing
- •Seashells are actually the external skeletons of mollusks
Visiting Tips
- 💡Swim at Nambucca's beautiful beaches
- 💡The V-Wall is covered with painted rocks - a local tradition
- 💡Great fishing from the breakwall
- 💡Combine with visits to Coffs Harbour and Bellingen
- 💡The coastal walking tracks offer stunning views
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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