The Big Stockwhip
Height
7 metres
Year Built
Address
555 Parkin Road, Fly Creek, NT 0822
The Lowdown
The Big Stockwhip stands at the entrance to Mick's Whips and Leather Goods at 555 Parkin Road, Fly Creek, about 45km from Darwin. This gigantic steel stockwhip is 7 metres tall and an impressive 25 metres in length, marking the property of internationally acclaimed stockwhip maker Mick Denigan. Mick has cracked his whips at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games opening ceremony, performed for international celebrities and dignitaries, and made personalised whips for George W. Bush, Prince Philip, Bill Gates, and Tim Fischer. His whips were used by Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in the film Australia. In June 2023, Mick set a world record at this location for the most whip cracks in 10 seconds with two whips (127 cracks). The property includes a gallery and shop specialising in handmade whips.
Did you know?
"About 45km from Darwin in the Litchfield area"
History
The Big Stockwhip marks the entrance to Mick's Whips, home of legendary stockwhip maker Mick Denigan. Mick's whips have been used by Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman in Australia, and he has made personalised whips for George W. Bush, Prince Philip, Bill Gates, and Tim Fischer. He performed at the Sydney 2000 Olympics opening ceremony and continues to perform at events worldwide. On 10 June 2023, Mick set a Guinness World Record at this location for the most whip cracks in 10 seconds with two whips - an astounding 127 cracks.
More Fun Facts
- •25 metres long - one of the largest whip sculptures in the world
- •Mick Denigan performed at the Sydney 2000 Olympics
- •Made whips for George W. Bush, Prince Philip, and Bill Gates
- •His whips were used in the film Australia (2008)
- •World record holder: 127 whip cracks in 10 seconds with two whips
- •About 45km from Darwin in the Litchfield area
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit the Mick's Whips gallery and shop for handmade whips
- 💡Mick may be available for demonstrations
- 💡About 45km from Darwin near Litchfield National Park
- 💡Combine with a visit to Litchfield's waterfalls
- 💡Great opportunity to learn about traditional bush skills
Opening Hours
The Big Stockwhip is visible from outside. Check Mick's Whips website for shop hours.
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