Height
4-6 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Various Christmas attractions
The Lowdown
The Big Wooden Soldier stands guard at Christmas displays and themed attractions across Australia, bringing festive cheer to the southern hemisphere summer. While Australians celebrate Christmas in beach weather rather than snow, the traditional symbols of the season still hold strong - and oversized toy soldiers have become popular additions to shopping centers and tourist attractions. The Big Wooden Soldier captures the nostalgic magic of childhood Christmas mornings, standing at attention in its traditional red coat, regardless of the 40-degree temperatures outside.
Did you know?
"Christmas spending exceeds $50 billion in Australia"
History
Toy soldiers have been Christmas decorations for centuries. In Australia, oversized versions have become popular at shopping centers and Christmas attractions, bringing traditional festive imagery to our summer celebrations.
More Fun Facts
- •Australians celebrate Christmas in summer
- •Nutcracker soldiers are traditional Christmas decorations
- •The Nutcracker ballet features toy soldiers coming to life
- •Many Aussies have Christmas lunch at the beach
- •Christmas spending exceeds $50 billion in Australia
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit Christmas-themed attractions in December
- 💡Many shopping centers have Big Soldiers at Christmas
- 💡Australian Christmas involves seafood and sunshine
- 💡Boxing Day sales start early - get there first!
- 💡Christmas in July celebrations are popular too
Opening Hours
Christmas-themed attractions often operate seasonally.
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