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 from protesters against the use of battery hens. Thousand of children enjoyed the playground at Happy Hens until this minority of activists took it upon themselves to use their unemployed time, and our unemployment benefits, to raid the place. What a waste.
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 freshh 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.