There is a giant ram sculpture standing in Wagin, a Western Australia town. In this article, you will learn more about the gigantic ram, including its exact location, physical measurements, history, and why it is so popular. Without further ado, let’s begin with its location. Location of the Giant Ram The Giant Ram of Wagin…
The Big Things of Australia come in different shapes, sizes, and forms. The Big Trout, for example, is one of the biggest and earliest Big Things under the fish category. Here is all you need to know about this gigantic fish sculpture. Location of the Big Trout You’ll find the Big Trout in the town…
Ploddy The Dinosaur is believed to be among the first Big Things of Australia. We all know dinosaurs are extinct, so if you’re hearing about Ploddy for the first time, it’s not a living thing. What is Ploddy The Dinosaur? This is a large female diplodocus structure found in the Australian Reptile Park in Somersby,…
The town of Chinchilla in Queensland is home to one of Australia’s storied Big Things, the Big Melon. This huge slice of artificial melon is one of the newest Big Things in the region. The creation of the Big Melon In 2018, Australian travel company, Wotif, launched a national campaign to gift the nation a…
The Big Murray Cod is one of the most popular Big Things in Australia. Nicknamed ‘Goodoo’, the Aboriginal name of the cod fish, this big fish sculpture is one of a kind. While fish need water to survive, the Big Murray Cod doesn’t. It proudly sits in the open air, posing for photographs with both…
The Big Bulls of Rockhampton are good examples of Australia’s storied Big Things. Located in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, the Big Bulls are seven statues of bulls designed and built by Hugh Anderson. There are also several other structures of small bulls you will encounter when you visit the city known for beef farming. In this…
If you are a fan of avocados, we have some good and bad news for you. The good news is there is a giant avocado in Duranbah, New South Wales, Australia. The bad news is the avocado is not edible. Sounds strange, right? Well, that’s the story of the Big Things of Australia, a set…
There is a Big Thing in every state in Australia, Queensland being one of the most notorious for hosting these oversized structures. The state’s obsession with Big Things is so strong you’ll come across not one Big Crab, but two! The first Big Crab is in the rural town of Miriam Vale, while the other…
Matilda the Kangaroo is arguably the most publicized Big Thing of Australia. She is well-remembered for her role as the official mascot of the 1982 Commonwealth Games held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The event involved 46 nations, 1,583 athletes and 12 sports. It was officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh and closed by Her…
Most Big Things in Australia are either based on fruits, humans, or animals, and that’s what makes the Big Golden Guitar special. This famous giant guitar sculpture is also one of the most photographed Big Things of Australia. In this blog, you will learn more about the history of the Big Golden Guitar, its location,…
