Everyone fantasises about spending a luxurious evening inside a Big Thing. The only place you can do that is in the remote Northern Australian village of Jabiru. Deep in the heart of the mystical Kakadu National Park you’ll find the senses-shattering Crocodile Hotel. At 250 metres long and 30 metres wide, he’s earned a reptile-tation as the most massive Big in this sunburnt country. Being … Continue reading The Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru, NT
He was a bad boy with a heart of gold from the wrong side of the Adelaide River. I was a fresh-faced Big Thing enthusiast discovering myself in the wild Australian outback. Together we found love and the forbidden art of the samba. This is Dirty Water Dancing. They say you should never smile at a crocodile. But I challenge you to look at this … Continue reading The Giant Jumping Crocodile, Wak Wak, NT
I highly recommend you take a squawk on the wild side and have a claws encounter with this odd, little-known and underappreciated Big Thing Continue reading The Big Parrot, Apple Tree Creek, QLD
Big teeth? It must be Keith! For those who believe the Giant Jumping Crocodile is a little too wacky, there’s a more realistic, down-to-earth, version just a short sinusoidal stagger away. He lives in the courtyard of the Original River Queen Jumping Crocodile Tours cafe and is an unassuming monster who shuns the limelight. Nobody at the cafe knows who built him or when (I’d … Continue reading Keith the Crocodile, Wak Wak, NT
There’s only one place where you can snap up a sensibly-priced socket set, swallow a scrumptious sausage sandwich, and sequester yourself back 65 million years to the age of the sauropods – and that’s Bunnings Palmerston. It’s home to Big Kev the brachiosaurus and trust me, he’s excited! Kev is absolutely massive, to the point it can be difficult to snap a good photo with … Continue reading Big Kev the Big Dinosaur, Palmerston, NT
He might be modeled after the most brutal, bloodthirsty bushranger in Aussie history, but the only thing the Big Ned Kelly is going to steal is your heart! The six-metre-tall buckethead prefers taking photos to taking hostages, but is still very much on the most wanted list of anyone travelling through rural Victoria! The original, smaller, nastier Ned became a national hero during the 1800s, … Continue reading The Big Ned Kelly, Glenrowan, VIC
Diehard Big Thing aficionados dream of living inside a giant roadside attraction, and there are few cosier homes than this giant jogger Continue reading The Big Shoe, Baxter, VIC
Although he may seem shy at first, Colin is a turtle-y awesome dude once he comes out of his shell. And what a glorious exoskeleton it is, because it’s covered in shiny rep-tiles and features plenty of intricate details. This proud Territorian is one of the most beautiful Bigs around, and ready to splash his way into your heart! Colin was built in 2004 to … Continue reading Colin the Turtle, Lyons, NT
Wanguri schoolkids all know the three Rs – reading, ‘riting, and really big fish! They’re fortunate enough to have this behemoth barra swimming around the lovingly-maintained grounds of their a-cod-amy, providing lessons in largeness every little lunch. As you can see, she certainly makes the grade and has become a valuable member of the educ-ocean-al community! Of course, being located within the grounds of Wanguri … Continue reading The Big Barramundi, Wanguri, NT
If alcoholics see pink elephants, then those who prefer the intoxicating allure of Big Things must see pink buffalos! This festively-coloured fella is named Lefty, due to the unfortunate fact one of his bulbous, confronting testicles is larger than the other. Alright, alright, settle down! Small things (or, rather, massive dangly things) amuse small minds, I guess. To spend a right good time with Lefty, … Continue reading Lefty the Big Pink Buffalo, Winnellie, NT
Want to tackle another Big? Then allow me to lure you towards the dusty outpost of Katherine, where there’s a fish so large you’ll be swimming in tears of pure joy when you encounter her! The Big Barra can be found perched pleasantly atop the Rod & Rifle Tackle World shop (open Mundi to Saturdi). At three metres long, she’s certainly some-fin special and still … Continue reading The Big Barramundi, Katherine, NT
Nothing warms the heart like a shiny new Big sprouting out of nowhere, so imagine my joy when the Big Melon was unveiled in Chinchilla one slice day in 2019. And water specimen she is! At nine metres long, three metres high and weighing four tonnes she certainly has the size to impress, but it’s the craftsmanship and attention to detail that makes this pink-and-green … Continue reading The Big Melon, Chinchilla, QLD
The Tassie Terror is a curious and unforgettable Big in a quiet corner of the country, and you’ll have a hell of a time if you visit this devil! Continue reading The Big Tasmanian Devil, Mole Creek, TAS
what a marvelous, happy chap he is, with a gorgeous smile on his beak, a proud posture, and a delightful top hat upon his handsome head! Continue reading The Big Penguin, Penguin, TAS
If you’re stumped for something to do this weekend, run out to see this above-average-sized set of cricket wickets – they’ll bowl you over! Continue reading The Big Wickets, Westbury, TAS
You’d have to be barking mad to miss out on The Big Golden Dog, which is conveniently located just 30 just minutes west of Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana! This four-metre tall, six-metre-long dreamboat scampered into Glenreagh in 2011 and has proven to be a howling success, with visitors often paws-ing for a photo with the handsome fellow. The massive mutt stands guard outside the prosperous … Continue reading The Big Golden Dog, Glenreagh, NSW
Next time you’re cray-ving a succulent seafood sandwich whilst driving along the Bruce Highway, nip in to the Shell service station at Miriam Vale. Not only will you encounter the most sensational food in the Gladstone region, but you can get up claws and personal with the lovable Big Crab! He’s around two-metres wide and hasn’t scuttled off the roof of the servo since arriving … Continue reading The Big Crab, Miriam Vale, QLD
This three-metre-tall beauty recently shell-ebrated its 60th birthday and is still a must-sea attraction! The Big Shell is well-hidden in a quiet, leafy residential street. Continue reading The Big Shell, Tewantin, QLD
make a splash landing in the seaside resort town of Noosaville, home of the Big Pelican! Continue reading Pelican Pete, Noosaville, QLD
They say the smile of a Lithgow local could light up the darkest night, so it’s appropriate that the town is home to the world’s largest miner’s lamp Continue reading The Big Miner’s Lamp, Lithgow, NSW
Aussies are berry much in love with giant fruits, with the Big Banana, Big Melon, Big Pineapple and Big Mango currant-ly amongst the country’s most popular roadside attractions. Consider Bilpin’s Big Fruit Bowl to be a sort of grap-est hits collection, with a wide variety of fresh produce all in one place, and some sub-lime sculpting skills on display. Despite looking a little tired and … Continue reading The Big Fruit Bowl, Bilpin, NSW
I remember herring rumours of a big fish in Manilla – the lovely country town that’s just half-an-hour from Tamworth’s Big Golden Guitar, not the capital of The Philippines – for years, and was hooked on the idea of tracking it down Continue reading The Big Fish, Manilla, NSW
At a relatively modest four metres from round, supple bottom to prickly, handsome top, the Ballina Pineapple is outsized by his imitators, but remains a quirky throwback to a gentler time Continue reading The Big Pineapple, Ballina, NSW
Don’t be sheepish, visit the ewe-mungous Big Merino today! At 15.2m high, 18m long and weighing more than 100 tonnes, you’ll be amazed by the shear size of this gentle giant, who features p-ruminant-ly on the Goulburn landscape. Continue reading The Big Merino, Goulburn, NSW
Murray the Cod was built completely out of bits of old rubbish – and the end result truly is a gill-a-minute experience! Continue reading Murray the Cod, St George, QLD
There’s something fishy going on in North Queensland, and it has to do with this titanic tin of sardines! Continue reading The Big Sardine Can, Home Hill, QLD
At around one metre wide and one metre high, Buffy isn’t the largest Big Thing around, but I’m not croaking when I say he’s one of the cutest! Continue reading Buffy the Big Cane Toad, Sarina, QLD
This agri-cultural landmark has to be seed to be believed! Continue reading The Big Watermelon, Gumlu, QLD
Next time you’re veget-able to visit North Queensland, go see this gourd-geous guy Continue reading The Big Pumpkin, Gumlu, QLD
With his striking looks and worldwide fame, the Big Pineapple is a rock star of the Big Thing universe. But like most pop culture icons he’s seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, been hammered by scandals, fought public battles and rolled, sneering and strutting, back out into the spotlight. This is the story of the legendary Woombye Pineapple. The towering treat … Continue reading The Big Pineapple, Woombye, QLD
the Big Burra should be considered a genuine work of art Continue reading The Big Kookaburra, Kurri Kurri, NSW
You don’t need to have a foot fetish to visit these colossal clogs Continue reading The Big UGG Boots, Thornton, NSW
this Taree icon is a bit of a seafood basketcase, and maybe that’s why I love him so much – because I am too Continue reading The Big Oyster, Taree, NSW
The princely prawn is one of the most famous and celebrated roadside attractions on the planet, and for good reason – he’s massive, looks fantastic, and has an unbelievable tale… or is that tail? Continue reading The Big Prawn, Ballina, NSW
the unreal ukelele has no strings, but has struck a chord with the more than four million admirers who’ve had their photo taken with him over the years Continue reading The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, NSW
