Height
3 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Various post office and museum locations
The Lowdown
The Big Stamp celebrates Australia's postal history and the stamps that have carried messages across the continent since 1850. This oversized tribute to philately captures an iconic Australian stamp design, reminding visitors of the era when handwritten letters were eagerly awaited connections to distant loved ones. Australian stamps have featured everything from the first Kangaroo and Map design to contemporary commemoratives celebrating culture, wildlife, and achievements. The Big Stamp honors the postal workers who've delivered mail through flood, fire, and dust, and the collectors who treasure these miniature works of art.
Did you know?
"Australia Post delivers to every address in Australia"
History
Australia Post and its predecessors have delivered mail since colonial times. The Big Stamp celebrates this heritage and the stamps that have commemorated Australian history.
More Fun Facts
- •Australia's first stamps were issued in 1850
- •The 1913 Kangaroo and Map was iconic
- •Stamp collecting is called philately
- •Rare Australian stamps sell for millions
- •Australia Post delivers to every address in Australia
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit postal museums for philatelic history
- 💡Australia Post still issues commemorative stamps
- 💡Check your grandparents' letters for valuable stamps
- 💡Stamp shows attract collectors nationwide
- 💡The GPO buildings in capital cities are architectural gems
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculptures accessible at all times.
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Giant Koala
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