As one of Australia’s favourite roadside assistance and battery providers with a nationwide network, we’ve had the pleasure of exploring the country’s finest destinations and experiences. From oversized marine life to giant produce and a 20ft bushranger, here’s our rundown of the top five big icons in Australia.
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The Big Banana, New South Wales
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Where to spot it: in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.
One of Australia’s favourite and most famous big icons. Built-in 1964 and set amongst a banana plantation, it was one of Australia’s first “big things” and began its life as an advertisement for a nearby banana stand. Now a national icon, it receives over one million visitors a year!
The Big Banana now stands at the entry to a theme park that features a number of family friends attractions, such as:
- a downhill toboggan ride
- an ice skating rink
- a water park
- the World of Bananas educational experience
- Banana plantation tours
Click here to plan your trip to The Big Banana. If you ever run into car trouble while visiting the Big Banana, holler for a Marshall by calling the local battery expert, TNT Auto Sparks.
The Big Pineapple, Sunshine Coast, Qld
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Where to spot it: In Woombye, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Speaking of large fruit, Queensland has its own roadside attraction in The Big Pineapple. The Pineapple was built in 1971 to draw tourists to the region, where pineapples and macadamias were the primary agricultural produce.
Since its humble beginnings, it has found a place in the hearts of many Australian and overseas tourists, who have fond memories of road trips up to Brisbane that always included a family photo along the way at The Big Pineapple.
These days, a visit to the Pineapple can also include a ride on the heritage-listed Pineapple Train that winds through the steep and stunning rainforest, orchids, and bamboo forest that surrounds the region and also stops at Wildlife HQ – a wildlife attraction featuring native and exotic animals.
Tickets to ride the train are $13.75 for adults and $11.75 for kids, making this a very affordable and family-friendly day out! Read more about The Big Pineapple here.
Marshall Batteries Sunshine Coast is just 15 minutes away from The Big Pineapple and ready to assist with any car troubles you may encounter on your way there.
The Big Lobster, South Australia
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Where to spot it: In Kingston SE, in South Australia.
The Big Lobster is one of the quirkiest on our list of Australian big icons. A local lobster fisherman from the coastal town, known for its seafood industry, commissioned the Lobster to be built as a means of attracting tourists to the local visitors centre back in 1979 – and it has certainly done its job, making a name for itself worldwide and even scored a visit from radio duo Hamish and Andy!
The Big Lobster certainly makes a great and unusual backdrop for a family photo and is definitely worth checking out if you’re travelling on the Princes Highway through South Australia.
The Big Merino, New South Wales
The Big Ned Kelly, Victoria
