The Big Thong
The lost thong is an Aussie icon and this Big Thong sticking out of the ground pays tribute to it.
Big Things
Australia is a big place and it is easy when traveling around to simply take the shortest route from A to B to get somewhere as quickly as possible. I started chasing ‘Big Things’ to give me a reason to take the roads less traveled and see some great little towns that I would otherwise have just passed by.
It is surprising just how many ‘Big Things’ there are around the place. Most were originally created as tourist attractions to draw in travelers to stop and explore the area. Over time, these unique structures have taken on a life of their own beyond their initial function and have a special place in Australian culture. This page looks at some of the Big Things I have found as I have traveled to different places in this great country.
Big Things - South Australia
The Big Rhino
Located at Tailem Bend in SA The Big Rhino is easy to access and a little quirky for an Aussie big thing.
The Big Redback
The Big Redback is another Aussie icon mounted on an old railway goods shed at Peterborough in SA.
The Big Dice
Located just off the Barrier Highway in the middle of nowhere you can find the Big Dice.
The Big Blade
The massive 43m wind turbine blade comes from one of the local 138 wind powered turbines.
Map the Miner
The 7m high, bronze statue dedicated to Cornish miners can be found at Kapunda in SA.
Lochiel Monster
Lochie, the Lochiel Monster rises from the depths of the pink salt lake and is a great stop for a picture.
Big Things - Victoria
The Big Koala
A giant 14m tall, 12 tonne koala between Stawell & Dimboola in Vic is worth having a picture in front of.
Big Lizzie
Built in 1915, Big Lizzie is a monstrous one off design for carting wool and clearing land in the area.
Big Things - NSW
The Big Bench
An oversized park bench used in the Mad Max & Priscilla movies that is located in Broken Hill
The Big Ant
A giant ant mounted on a wooden structure in the center of the mining town of Broken Hill
Big Things - Queensland
Big Cane Toad
The big cane toad can be found in the center of the main road at Sarina in Qld.
Big Bundy Bottle
The Big Bundy Bottle can be found at the Bundaberg Distillery where you can take a tour of the facility.