AUSTRALIA'S BIG THINGS
This page was first published in 1994 and is often updated as new things are added or removed. All photos by Peter Wilkins and copyright © Wilkins Tourist Maps
	The Big Banana
	The Big Banana will be found near Coffs Harbour. It was among the first 'Big Things' and is a landmark on the highway. Just north of it is a full size Dutch Windmill in a motel grounds. I didn't include it here because it is only life size, but it is very impressive.
	The Big Pineapple
	The Big Pineapple will be found just south of Nambour in Queensland. Tours on a small railway operate throughout the plantation and there is a souvenir shop and cafe. The Big Cow is north of Nambour on the Eumundi Rd.
	The Big Buffalo
	Lefty, the Big Buffalo will be found near Darwin in the Northern Territory. I am not sure if it is still there, I took this photo some 20 years ago. See also the Big VB can below.
	The Big Cow
	The Big Cow will be found on the left side of the Eumundi Road just north of Nambour in Queensland. i was very impressed with this particular model.
	The Big Egg
	The 'Big Egg' was on top of the Happy Hens Complex between Ballarat and Geelong in Victoria. It was removed when the tourism section of the complex was closed after persistent demonstrations against the use of battery hens. Thousands of children enjoyed the playground at Happy Hens until this vocal minority forced its closure.
	The Big Elephants
	These Big Elephants will be found at the now closed Raj Mahal at the southern entrance to Woolgoolga in northern New South Wales. It was an Indian restaurant, but now is a bit overgrown and empty.
	The Big Rocking Horse
	The Big Rocking Horse will be found at Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills and is on top of a toy factory. You can see and purchase well made toys here.
	The Big Koala
	The Big Koala will be found at Dadswell bridge on the Western Highway between Horsham and Stawell in Victoria. It houses a souvenir shop and there is a licensed cafe next door. Daswell Bridge also has a motel and caravan park.
	The Big Lobster
	The Big Lobster will be found at the northern entrance to Kingston in the South East of South Australia. This was another of the early 'Big Things' and a cafe and motel complex are built around it. You can get fresh lobster meals and snacks her in the season.
	The Big Merino
	The Big Merino will be found at the southern entrance to Goulburn in southern New South Wales. There is a service station and food bar adjacent.
	The Big Orange
	The Big Orange will be found near Berri in the Riverland of South Australia. It has been renovated and upgraded several times and reflects the citrus industry of the Riverland.
	The Big Penguin
	This 3 metre high penguin will be found at Penguin on the North-west coast of Tasmania.
	The Big Prawn
	The Big Prawn will be found at the southern entrance to Ballina in northern New South Wales. Pink and looks juicy.
	The Big Rock
	The world's biggest rock will be found south west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. A replica rock is beside the Bruce Hwy north of Brisbane and houses a service station and snack bar. Actually, the biggest rock is Mt. Augusta in western Australia, but it is not as accessible or spectacular as Uluru.
	The Big VB Can
	The Big VB Can will be found at the entrance to Darwin. Note Lefty the Buffalo at the back.
	The Big Rolling Pin
	The Big Rolling Pin will be found in the shopping centre in the main street of Wodonga. It is atop a bakery where you can get some fabulous food. try the cake of the day - delicious.
	The Big Murray Cod
	The Big Cod is at Swan Hill in north western Victoria on the Murray River. The Murray Cod is one of the most delectable of fresh water fish found in Australian waters although introduced European Carp are claiming its habitat slowly. They can grow up to a metre in length.
	The Big Bull - Birchip
	This big bull will be found in the centre of Birchip in Victoria's Mid North and celebrates the cattle industry surrounding the town.
	The Big Trout - Adaminaby
	This 4 metre high trout will be found beside Lake Eucambene at Adminaby in the Snowy Mountains of NSW and recognises the fresh water fishing activities of the town and region. Local legend attributes it to the endeavours of competitors in the 'Gallon of Guinness' challenge. It says a local identity was fishing while attempting to drink a Gallon of Guinness. His attempt was thwarted when a HUGE trout took the bait and dragged him into the lake. His shouts and splashes attracted passersby, who rescued him, saving his life.
	The Big Strawberry - Koonoomoo
	This giant strawberry is 4 metres high and will be found at the corner of Goulburn Valley Hwy and the Cobden - Koonoomoo Rd near Cobram in Victoria and Tocumwal in NSW. It is part of a fresh fruit and kiosk complex which specialises in locally grown strawberry products including jam, ice-cream and toppings.