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30 Big Things with this tag
Big Barramundi
A 6-metre long fibreglass barramundi celebrating Normanton's status as the 'Barramundi Capital of Australia'.
Big Crocodile
Big Crocodile in Wyndham is a massive 20-metre long concrete saltwater crocodile sculpture serving as both tourist attraction and swimming safety reminder in Australia's far north.
Big Galah
An impressive 8-metre tall pink and grey galah sculpture marking the halfway point across Australia between Sydney and Perth.
Big Golden Guitar
A 12-meter tall fibreglass guitar monument celebrating Tamworth's status as Australia's Country Music Capital, opened by Slim Dusty in 1988.
Big Mango
Big Mango in Bowen is a 10-meter tall, 7-tonne fibreglass tribute to Bowen's mango industry, famously 'stolen' by Nando's in 2014 for a viral marketing campaign.
Big Penguin
An iconic 3-metre tall ferro-cement penguin statue that has welcomed visitors to Penguin, Tasmania since 1975.
Big Potato
A 10-metre fibreglass potato built in 1977, modelled on a Sebago potato, sitting in a field in Robertson.
Big Rocking Horse
An 18.3-meter tall steel and concrete rocking horse overlooking the Adelaide Hills, complete with internal viewing platforms and a wildlife park.
Big Trout
Big Trout in Adaminaby is a 10-metre tall, 2.5-tonne fibreglass rainbow trout sculpture celebrating Adaminaby's fishing heritage.
Giant Ram (Bart)
Giant Ram (Bart) in Wagin is australia's second-largest ram sculpture, a 9-metre tall tribute to Western Australia's wool industry, affectionately known as 'Bart'.
The Big Beer Can
A massive XXXX beer can structure in Coolangatta, Queensland, celebrating Queensland's iconic beer and the state's love affair with cold brews.
The Big Bogan
A humorous sculpture of a classic Australian bogan character in Nyngan, NSW, located at the Bogan Shire entrance and celebrating Aussie larrikin culture.
The Big Bush Turkey
An 8.5-metre tall Australian Brush Turkey sculpture built by local couple John and Chrystine Graham in 2018, standing proudly on Summerland Way.
The Big Cane Toad
A giant fibreglass cane toad standing 2.4 meters tall in Sarina, Queensland, celebrating the region's unique relationship with Australia's most infamous pest.
The Big Chook (Moonbi)
The Big Chook (Moonbi) in Moonbi is a 2-metre tall, 4-metre long rooster sculpture from the 1970s, celebrating the poultry industry in the New England region.
The Big Dice
The Big Dice at Winnininnie on the Barrier Highway is a pyramid of six concrete dice blocks, a quirky roadside stop in outback South Australia.
The Big Easel
A giant 25-metre tall easel in Emerald, QLD, holding the world's largest reproduction of Van Gogh's Sunflowers, celebrating the town's connection to sunflower farming.
The Big Gold Panner
A 5-metre tall sculpture of a gold prospector panning for gold, celebrating the Bathurst region's gold rush heritage since 1979.
The Big Hat
A giant outback hat sculpture in Cradock, South Australia, erected in 2013 opposite the iconic Cradock Hotel.
The Big Kangaroo (Rooey II)
The Big Kangaroo 'Rooey II' at Border Village stands over 8 metres tall holding a jar of Vegemite, welcoming travellers crossing the Nullarbor at the SA/WA border.
The Big Lobster
Known affectionately as 'Larry the Lobster', this 17-meter tall steel and fibreglass crustacean has towered over Kingston SE since 1979, celebrating South Australia's rock lobster fishing industry.
The Big Meat Pie
A giant meat pie sculpture in Yatala, Queensland, celebrating Australia's most beloved handheld meal.
The Big Miner
An 8-metre tall gold miner statue at Gold Rush Golf in Warrenheip, Victoria, standing alongside Big Ned Kelly on the outskirts of Ballarat.
The Big Mower
The Big Mower in Beerwah is a massive 11-metre long and 3.6-metre tall ride-on mower in Beerwah, Queensland, built in 1974 at a major outdoor power equipment dealership.
The Big Mud Crab
A massive mud crab sculpture in Cardwell, Queensland, celebrating North Queensland's prized crustacean.
The Big Oyster
A giant oyster sculpture in Ceduna, South Australia, celebrating the town's famous Pacific oysters since 1992.
The Big Pineapple
The Big Pineapple in Woombye is a Sunshine Coast icon since 1971, this 16-meter tall fibreglass pineapple now anchors an adventure park featuring TreeTop Challenge, Wildlife HQ Zoo, and craft distillery experiences.
The Big Prawn
A vibrant 9-meter tall concrete prawn standing proudly in Ballina, celebrating the region's thriving seafood industry and serving as an iconic photo opportunity since 1989.
The Big Sphinx
A 15-metre replica of the Egyptian Sphinx in North Geelong, Victoria, built in 1998 at an automotive business.
The Big Windmill
A massive Southern Cross windmill in Penong, South Australia, celebrating the outback's iconic water pumps.