Height
2 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Main Street, Gnowangerup, WA 6335
The Lowdown
The Big Snail at Gnowangerup is one of those wonderfully inexplicable Big Things that makes roadside Australia so charming. This oversized gastropod sits in the small Wheatbelt town, giving travellers a reason to stop, smile, and snap a photo. While the connection between Gnowangerup and snails might not be immediately obvious, the Big Snail follows the proud Australian tradition of small towns creating unusual attractions to put themselves on the map. It's a reminder that in Australia, anything can become a Big Thing.
Did you know?
"Gnowangerup means 'place of mallee fowl'"
History
Like many small Wheatbelt towns, Gnowangerup created a Big Thing to give travellers a reason to stop. The Big Snail adds a touch of whimsy to this agricultural community.
More Fun Facts
- •Snails can sleep for up to 3 years
- •Garden snails have over 14,000 teeth
- •A snail's slime helps it climb vertical surfaces
- •Gnowangerup means 'place of mallee fowl'
- •The town was established in 1908
Visiting Tips
- 💡The Stirling Range is nearby
- 💡Spring wildflowers are spectacular
- 💡Albany is about an hour away
- 💡Stock up on supplies here
- 💡Good base for exploring Great Southern
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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