After Big Banana and Big Pineapple, Australia has a new big thing
Road trippers have a new ‘big thing’ to mark on the map. The Big Sultana has been unveiled in the Victorian city of Mildura.
Standing at 5.25 metres tall and weighing 1250kg it has taken 13 weeks to build and will become a new landmark in Mildura’s Ornamental Lakes Park for the next year.
Roadtrippers have a new ‘big thing’ to mark on the map. The Big Sultana has been unveiled in the Victorian city of Mildura. Sunbeam
It celebrates 100 years of Aussie brand Sunbeam, which began in the region, Sunraysia, in 1926.
Mayor of Mildura Rural City Council, Ali Cupper, called it “a fun tribute to the growers, workers and families who helped build our region’s agricultural legacy, and a new drawcard for tourism.”
“We hope it becomes a must-see stop on the map and brings more visitors through Mildura,” he said.
Built in 1964, the Big Banana at Coffs Harbour in NSW was one of Australia’s first big things. Supplied
Built in 1964, the Big Banana at Coffs Harbour in NSW was one of Australia’s first big things.
Australia is home to plenty more across the country - from bananas, lobsters, prawns, rocks, a merino sheep and even the big bogan.
That one is a statue of a man in a singlet with a fish.
There are thought to be around 150 of the bizarre attractions.
Last month research from Australia Post revealed nine in 10 Aussies reckon they’re a treasured part of the great Aussie road trip, and nearly half of us are actually planning a dedicated ‘Big Things’ road trip in the near future.
Last September another new ‘big thing’ was announced,
The Big Hose at the Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane. Supplied/GOMA
An oversized 119 metre-long garden hose has been unveiled outside Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art.
A collaborative creation of contemporary Australian artists Tony Albert (Brisbane, Girramay/ Yidinyji/ Kuku Yalanji peoples) and Nell (Sydney), The Big Hose sits on the banks of the Brisbane River at Kurilpa Point.
In2024 we asked our Nine audience to vote for their top choice in our nine.com.au Travel survey, the Aussie Travel Trends Index.
The Big Banana was one of Australia’s first Big Things, and as such holds firmly onto the title of Australia’s most iconic one, according to our readers.
With almost a quarter of the votes, the Coffs Harbour institution landed in the top spot.
The Big Pineapple on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Supplied
Coming in second place, receiving 20 per cent of the votes, was the Big Pineapple.
The Big Pineapple is a heritage-listed tourist attraction and big thing at Nambour Connection Road, Woombye, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
