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Last Updated on May 7, 2021 by Red Nomad OZ

The 4000 km drive from east to west is such a LOOOONG way even getting halfway across Australia is an achievement.

• Kimba, South Australia

The small town of Kimba, deep in the South Australian Outback on the Eyre Peninsula, leaves cross country travellers in no doubt that they’ve reached halfway mark. If you don’t feel a photo coming on when you reach the ‘Halfway across Australia’ sign, you’ve got WAY more willpower than I!

And depending on which way you’re travelling, just up (or down) the road is the ‘Halfway Across Australia Tourist Gift Shop and Bakery’! Even the most jaded traveller would be tempted to stop here, wouldn’t they?

The Big Galah

Because you can’t miss the Big Galah!

The eight metre*** high statue of this iconic Australian bird outside the gift shop is what’s known in tourism lingo as a ‘sure thing’. By the time you get to Kimba from any direction, chances are you’ve already driven through a whole lot of nothing – with a whole lot more to come!

So the Big Galah**** and the other tourist drawcards awaiting you will likely be an irresistable lure – for the photo opportunities alone!

Where is the REAL Halfway Point?

But is Kimba REALLY halfway across Australia?

It is – at least according to the Half Way sign, the Eyre Peninsula tourist guide and several websites promoting the town and region.  All of these conveniently fail to provide any distances to support their claims. Although the website indicates the measurement to be ‘as the crow flies’**

According to Google Maps the distance from Perth to Sydney is 3934 km by road. It calculates the shortest road distance from Sydney to Kimba at ~1700 km, and from Kimba to Perth ~2230 km. Even taking the longest possible route from Sydney via Melbourne brings the Sydney-Kimba leg to only ~1900 km – still less than half, especially as the distance to Perth then also becomes greater than 4000km.

And while measuring ‘as the crow flies’ would decrease the Kimba-Perth leg, it would also decrease the Kimba-Sydney leg.

Perhaps Kimba is the CLOSEST  town to the magic 1977 km half way mark? No.  Other towns of varying sizes between Kimba and the Nullarbor, such as Ceduna, Wirrulla and Poochera would have greater claim to half way honours if it’s a matter of road distance.

So why Kimba? Maybe Kimba just thought of it first. Then travellers, grateful for something to break their long journey don’t question the sign’s authenticity.  OR the inexplicable presence of a Big Galah!

And unless you’re travelling from Sydney to Kimba and back again, you’ll pass the halfway point somewhere down the road anyway.

So lets keep this a secret, shall we?!?!

Want more information?

• The Galah ( Eolophus roseicapillus )
• Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
• Australian Travel Distances

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Sydney is not the eastern most point of the country nor Perth the western most point. This needs to be factored in to your calculation.

Indeed you are correct, Mick! However the road trip in this post is from Sydney to Perth, so I have used those as my points of reference.

If half way is from East to West, then Wirrulla is the closest town by my calculations.

Thanks Donald! I’ll take your word for it!

This may be of interest, a short song accompanied with photos by my granddaughter Nikki who left Perth, Scotland, to near Perth, WA. Now on honeymoon, with her new husband, of course . . . not as a Lonesome Traveller! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBVDYSDjv8E

Wow! What a cool clip!! She’s a LONG way from home – and I bet those two Perths are MILES apart – not just in distance, either! Thanks for sharing, Jimmy!

So love a giant Galah – whether it’s on the centre of the country or not!

You’re right Glen – what does it matter if it’s not exactly half way?!?! It’s not like I’m going to see another Giant Galah anywhere else in Australia, if not the world, if not the universe 😀

Whomever did the sculpture did a fine job of replicating the bird in wood. Pretty big!!! Thanks for showing the actual bird. genie

Well, now I’ve seen it all, the big banana, pineapple, orange, ram, trout, crayfish, koala, even the great rocking horse in Gawler, and now a whopping great galah! Somewhere in the back of my mind lurks the big potato, I just can’t remember where that is. Somewhere, from the depths of memory, I also seem to dredge a massive gumboot. The world certainly is a funny place.

The Big Potato is at Robertson NSW. Maybe there is another one somewhere else but I don’t know.

I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing the Big Potato myself, John! But looking forward to checking it out one day!

never heard of the galah before – perhaps it doesn’t fly as directly as a crow.

@lorik – Galahs (both bird and human) are everywhere when you look!! @Sallie – I’m yet to visit Australia’s geographic centre – but I’m sure there’ll be plenty more craziness there … @SFlaGuy – Hahaha, Attack of the Giant Galah!! I’ll go you halves in the profits … It’d be WAAAAAY worse if you were drunk or hungover!! @Stewart – Big Thing kitsch is all very well – but the real thing gives it perspective! @Pat – Haha, so do I! @RedPat – You wouldn’t believe how good it feels … @37&Counting – There’s only a small number of states – but they cover a HUGE geographic area!! @Jim – Thanx! @Gerald – Correct! The galah zigzags all over the place with an erratic flight path! Don’t set your GPS by this bird!! @MaryHC – That’s the trick to appreciating them – they’re both great in their own little way!!

The real life Galah is gorgeous and the man made one looks very impressive…very cool~

It must be important – Lions Clubs International was there! 😉

Have never been to Australia, but I am quite impressed by your profile info that you have traveled in every Australian state. That could be no small feat!

Great post! It must be a huge relief to finally hit a town during that long drive!

I love that big Galah!

This is terrific.

I like whimsical stuff like that once in a while — and the center of your huge country is a darn good place for craziness. (We stopped once in someplace, Kansas at what they said was the exact center of the US. … and they didn’t even have a big galah. (Or anything but a boring marker.) But we still took a picture.

They really did get the colour right in the big galah, didn’t they!? The real one is much prettier though. I just realised it is a long time since I have seen one – time for a country trip. We see lots of white, and sometimes black, cockatoos here in Sydney though.

By the half way mark I would be looking for a place to stop for a while.

OK, so I have a certain fondness for “Big” things, I’ll take a flock of the real ones any day!

cheers and thanks for linking to WBW

Stewart M – Australia

Wow….I believe I like the REAL one best!! Great colors on this bird.

Hootin’ Anni @ Hootin’ Anni’s – Egret taking to flight and I’d Rather B Birdin – Cooper’s Hawk

Haha I love all the “Big _______ ” they they have all over Australia!

what a great road marker! 🙂

I’m imagining driving up to that bird in the middle of the night after a long ride of nothingness. It would be sort of a 50’s horror movie moment.

@Gary – Thank you! @Hootin Anni – Really? Well that puts you in the majority, I believe! @Neil – Not just looking, but BEGGING!!!

@Iris – I’ve been to Rocky, but don’t recall the Lobster. Don’t they have a Big Cow or something like that as well?? Sorry you missed the galah – that means you’ll just have to come back, right?! @mick – Haha! I don’t think anyone would be fooled for a minute!! The trap works really well – impossible to take a pic without a car or person in it! @Carole – SSSHHHhhh… don’t tell them!! I suspect if they DON’T know it won’t matter – because I reckon they’ve got a different clientele out that way!! @Jane & Lance – Haha! I now know I’d get cabin fever if I were an astronaut … even the kindest critic couldn’t honestly describe the Big Galah as a heavenly body!! @TexWisGirl – It certainly is original!! @EG Camera Girl – Even if you were repelled by the Galah I suspect you’d still HAVE to take a pic! @Karen – I’m still enjoying the Big Things – every time I post about one, I find out about more! This should fill my readers with either pleasure or dismay! @Michelle – HHHMMMmmm… I wonder what word most people would insert in your convenient blank?!?!

@Andrew – Haha, what are you trying to say?!?! @eileeninmd – Yes, the real galah will win every time!!! The pink is enhanced by the setting sun! @Rose – Haha! Maybe we DO have the most Big Things – at least per capita! Wonder how we’d find out?! @PDP – Give me ‘discoveries’ like these ANY day! They make such great blog fodder!!! @River – We came from Perth, so we’d already passed the half-way mark! We just didn’t know it!! @jenny – Galahs are possibly Australia’s most ubiquitous bird! Not that I mind … I wonder can you see it from the air?!?! @Liz – Plenty more OZ Big Things!! I’ll hunt them all down …

@Beach Bum – It all depends how you define ‘nothing’, doesn’t it?! @FruitCake – Come now! Where’s your sense of humour??!! It’s SO bad it’s almost good … although I suspect it exists only as a tourist trap!! @Are We There Yet – The sign says so, so it must be true!!! Galahs are different shades of pink, depending where you are!! @Rubye Jack – Haha, yes why not go all the way!! I guess it IS halfway round the world – from somehwhere!!! @TMWH – Didn’t go to the bakery! We went off the highway to the main town before we saw it!!! So I’m ashamed to report there’s still a bakery out there we haven’t patronised!! Although I guess I’ve patronised it in another way … @Filip – Come on – the other word you’re searching for is ‘ugly’, right?!?! @Windsmoke – I don’t think I’d take any measurement from the way Galahs fly – they zigzag all over the place!!!

Some galah Red! So Gulargambone has been trumped; I wonder did they know?

Well that big Galah is the right color and definitely a bird – but looking like a real Galah – I don’t think so! Definitely a good tourist trap though!

Great post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Great shots! I love galahs! We had one as a pet (rescue). And I enjoyed all the “Big” things I saw while travelling around Oz, which I also snapped pics of.

The Great Galah is a fun way to mark your progress across Australia. For sure my camera would beg me to click its shutter.

Awww! We hit Ceduna! Aw! So dang sad we missed Kimba and this bird! Thanks for those cute pics! Have you been in Rockhampton, QLD? (What a question, huh?!) They have a huge … lobster(?) there.

Hello Red: Even half way [or a tiny bit more or less]across Australia seems like a very long way indeed. The numbers seem to be like something out of an Einstein equation relating to heavenly bodies rather than human ones. Everything, we have decided, is big in Australia…..the distances for sure….and now the Galah!!!

That’s one large statue. Have a fabulous week.

Liz @ MLC Liz @ YACB

Those pink and grey galahs sure do get around, don’t they! I probably would have hoped the big one was an apparition!

I’d go to Kimba just to see the galah (and the bakery). Which way are you traveling? Perth to Sydney or Sydney to Perth? If traveling to Sydney, you’ve already passed halfway and can now start saying “we’re almost there…”

Another fun fact about this big wonderful country Red, there’s just so much still to discover!,

G’day Red – woo hoo – well done mate, half way there! I wonder if Australia would win the medal for “The Big this or that” around this country! I hadn’t heard of the Big Galah though! Great pics, thanks Red!

Well I guess you can say you were half way there!!!

Galahs are a new bird for me, love their color.

Looks like a great place to stop, especially the bakery. The real Galah is really pretty. I enjoyed your post.

Now, if just placed one stick of dynamite here…

Bonza photos especially the enormous Galah. As the Crow or the Galah flies sounds more likely the correct measurement i would say.

It is certainly a big bird statue.

Greetings, Filip

Kimba was smart to get there first! How was the bakery?

My guess is Kimba was the first to lay claim to the half-way mark. I mean given the sort of mind that could create the Big Galah, I’m surprised they didn’t claim half-way mark to the world. That’s big bird!

A very ho-hum stretch of road, and now an even more ho-hum attraction. Having lived on the Eyre Peninsula [some time ago] I must admit there are a lot of galahs in the area… though one less now, of course.

…chances are you’ve already driven through a whole lot of nothing…

I would actually enjoy something like that, way too much sprawl in my area.

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Loved this little town- Kimba 💕 Awesome gift/souvenir store, big range of items. We met the lady... read more

Visited on Tuesday 10th March. You have to stop here for a photo like we did. It's the half way... read more

A lovely souvenir shop

The big galah is outside along with some smaller friends. The sign is a must capture photo but the vehicles under the awning mean it will never be a work of art. The shop has excellent souvenirs at reasonable prices.

This sign is said to indicate the halfway point in a journey across Australia from Sydney to Perth. It is an interesting idea, but I have some personal doubts that the sign is accurately placed just here in Kimba!

Visited on Tuesday 10th March. You have to stop here for a photo like we did. It's the half way point across Australia.

Worth visiting if in the area, good stop for photos. Big galah, silo art, museum and souvenir shop nearby.

Will get around to it one day, probably when I'm retired ? On this trip I was taking the missus to see WA for the first time & Kimba was night 2 of the sojourn and had to show her the sights. The signs have been tarted up a bit and if true Kimba needs to promote its location & claim more !! A good photo op on your travels.

The halfway sign is located halfway across Australia between Sydney on the East and Perth on the west coast. Great place for a photo opportunity.

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The Big Galah of kimba

At nearly thirty years old, the Big Galah in Kimba , South Australia is an incredibly big statement piece and an even bigger tourist attraction! It sits at the ever so beautiful ‘Halfway Across Australia Tourist Shop’ and is a well-known ‘Big Thing’ of Australia. This gorgeous Big Galah was built in 1993, which means it has been around long enough to gather quite a reputation around Australia.

It was modelled based on our gorgeous Galahs here in Australia and it took a whopping 18 months to complete. This gorgeous Big Galah is part of a series of ‘Big Things’ in Australia. It is said that they are all loosely related and obviously, big things! Some are just novelty architecture, while others are admirable statues. Either way, people all over Australia (and the world), flock in groups to see them!

A rough estimate shows that there are over 150 Big Thing sculptures all over the country. The first being the majestic Big Scotsman in Medindie, Adelaide. The Big Scotsman was built in 1963 and has since made headlines all over Australia. You’ll be surprised to hear that there are Big Things in every single territory in Australia!

This colourful and extremely beautiful Big Galah is an insanely huge tourist drawcard and it makes for some pretty amazing photo opportunities when you’re travelling. They also create a reason for you to stop and have a rest. Locals have said that people will line their family up and take hundreds (and in the rare case, thousands) of photos near the Big Galah, and we can see why!

Not only is The Big Galah going to be one of the biggest birds you’ve ever seen but it also doubles as the halfway mark across Australia between Perth and Sydney. Stopping here is a wonderful experience as there really is so much to see and not to mention that it is a great opportunity to grab the Instagram photo that you’ve been waiting for.

Origins of The Big Galah

The Big Galah was opened in 1993 by Robert and Diane Venning and was built over an 18 month period.

During dinner one evening, the family were discussing how to get visitors travelling east and west to stop at their shop. The Venning family decided to make a massive galah as its eye drawing colours would draw motorists attention and in turn visit the Venning’s family shop. It was very fitting as real galahs famously flock to the nearby grain silos.

After The Big Galah was constructed, it made its journey from the shed to the shop with the help of a police escort.

All about Kimba

Situated on the Eyre Highway, Kimba is a rural service town at the top of the Eyre Peninsula, situated in the stunning state of South Australia. When a census was completed in 2006, it showed that Kimba only had a population of roughly 636 people, that is tiny!

What you may not know, is that Kimba isn’t just known for its Big Galah! Kimba also plays home to some amazing painted silos. But underneath all the tourist attractions lies a lovely community and even more amazing things that aren’t a quick stop and photo opportunity.

There are several great places to visit in Kimba that can bring some knowledge to their amazing community. You can visit The Gawler Ranges (stunning and unique wilderness that is itching to be explored), The Conservation Park (a lovely area full of wildlife and it is accessible by 2WD), The Kimba Museum (an insight to the rich history of Kimba and so much more), Geocaching areas (plenty of hidden geocaches), and several lovely places for some food on your stop!

How big is The Big Galah?

Well, it is called The Big Galah for a reason! This stunning big bird sits at a massive 8 metres tall (taller than the average adult giraffe), 2.5 metres wide (about a king-size bed long), and 2.3 tonnes. If you’re struggling to understand how heavy 2.3 tons is, it is about as heavy as a white rhinoceros! Isn’t that insane?

 No matter what you compare The Big Galah to, it will prove larger almost every time and it is a sight to see! It is big-boned, has a big personality, and is generally just big!

What is a Galah?

If you’re from Australia, you likely see a few Pink and Grey Galahs per day. They are lovely little birds that have a distinct colour and are a proud and widely recognised part of Australia. They can easily be identified by their gorgeous rose-pink head, neck, and underneath, with a pale pink crown, and a grey back, underwings and tail area.

It can be particularly hard to tell male and female Galahs apart due to their similar colours and characteristics. However, it is fairly simple to differentiate the two if you can get close enough to look at their eyes. Male Galahs will have dark brown/black eyes whereas the females will have pink/red eyes.

Galahs really are a common sight in Australia, and they are usually seen hanging upside down on the telephone poles, bobbing around the streets like they’re dancing, and being silly around town. That is why silly people are commonly referred to as ‘Galahs’.  

You can also find them in bushy trees, and you’ll know when they’re on the move! Towards the end of the day, the Galahs will take flight in large flocks and produce enough noise to be heard from Jupiter! They really are noisy little creatures.

How to get to The Big Galah

Kimba is situated roughly 155km west of the stunning town of Port Augusta. If you’re coming from the from the east of Kimba on the Eyre Highway, you can head about 1.2km into town and find The Big Galah perched upon his steel frame waiting for your arrival. It sits just on the left near a T section.

When you’re coming into Kimba from the west, however, it is a different story. Coming from the west, 88km from Kyancutta on the Eyre Highway, turn right after about 900m in town. Once you turn right you will continue on the Eyre Highway heading towards Port Augusta. Then, simply cross over the railway line and take your first left. Once again, The Big Galah will be perched and ready to meet you just on the right.

If you’re worried about missing The Big Galah, don’t worry about it, he/she is very hard to miss! The Big Galah really is something you should add to your bucket list. If you stick around for a while, you may even see a real Galah flying overhead or playing with some pebbles on the road.

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8 of the best Australian travel gift ideas 

Here is a list of 8 incredible travel gift ideas shared by Tourism Australia.

The opportunity to be their own captain with GoBoat Australia – Canberra, ACT Elevate a picnic by moving it onto a boat! Head out on the water and see the cities and landmarks from a different angle, while boating with zero emissions. With no boat license required, the most planning you’ll have to do is for the on-board wine and cheese spread. GoBoat also operates in Melbourne, VIC and Brisbane, QLD. Buy: Gift vouchers are available on their website . Cost: $189 for two hours. The ultimate high with Skydive Australia – Wollongong, New South Wales  Nothing can prepare you for the thrill of a skydiving experience, let alone one over the majestic New South Wales coastline in Wollongong 15,000 feet above sea level. This gift is perfect for those wanting to give a once-in-a-lifetime, adrenaline-filled experience they’ll never forget. Skydive Australia has 14 locations across Australia in Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. Buy: Gift vouchers are available on their website . Cost: $379 for a tandem skydive. A bucket list outback adventure with Top End Safari Camp Day Tour – Peninsular Way, Northern Territory Calling all thrill-seekers! The Top End Safari Camp – Day Tour will take visitors on a helicopter, airboat and cruise boat to see the landscapes of the Litchfield region and spot animals in the wild. The tour is all-inclusive, ending with an exciting feeding and encounter with a monster rescue crocodile caught by the Outback Wrangler Matt Wright himself! Buy: Gift cards are available on their website . Cost: Minimum spend of $50. The Top End Safari Camp Day Tour starts from $395. A What’SUP Cairns kayaking experience around Fitzroy Island – Fitzroy Island, Queensland Queensland’s Fitzroy Island is renowned for its wonderful wildlife, tropical beaches and bright blue water. Gift an experience that deepens the exploration of the island, via paddle boarding and snorkelling. Guests will receive safety, board and paddle briefs before paddling out for their first lesson on the bay while looking for turtles and snorkelling along the way. The island is also home to a turtle rehabilitation centre where you can get up close and personal with them. Finish the day by exploring the island’s tropical beaches. Buy: Bookings can be made on their website Cost: $79 Adult, $59 Child A cooking class they really knead from  The Farm Eatery and Experience Centre – Barossa Valley, South Australia  South Australia’s food scene is some of the world’s best. Gift a hands-on experience learning from some of the best food talents in the country, with a group cooking class. Learn anything from pasta basics and cocktails to pizza and handmade cheese. This gift is perfect for the foodie in your life. Buy: Gift cards are available on their website . Cost: Minimum spend of $50. A totes rugged Pumphouse Point Hotel experience – Lake St Clair, Tasmania Book a stay at Tasmania’s newest wilderness retreat, The Pumphouse Point Hotel. Surrounded by natural landscapes, this is a unique, adults-only accommodation experience inside the Tasmanian World-Heritage Area. The retreat sits on top of a glacial lake and is surrounded by forest for ultimate calm and relaxation. This is a perfect gift for those who simply want to get away from it all while staying in luxury. Buy: Gift cards are available on their website Cost: Gift cards are for any value. Take a hot air balloon ride  Australia’s landscapes are beautiful – and even more so from the air. A hot air balloon experience is  an unforgettable way to watch the sunrise, and companies like RedBalloon offer an array of locations and add-ons. For example, you could soar over the Gold Coast Hinterland with breakfast, or go to The Yarra Valley and partake in a winery tour upon landing. Buy: Gift vouchers are available on their website . Cost: Various pricing is available, starting from $289 per person. An experience they won’t forget with Nyungar Tours – Kings Park, Perth, Western Australia Choose from a range of incredible tours led by local Noongar people, who have a strong family connection to the country. Nyungar Tours in Western Australia can be private and customised, and offer immersions through significant cultural sites and traditional stories. View Aboriginal artefacts, discover significant cultural sites, and learn about medicinal plants from Traditional Owners. Buy: Bookings can be made on their website . Cost: Prices from $45, dependent on the tour.

Why is it a good idea to invest in travel this year?

Beyond it being a lovely gift idea for travel fans, giving an experience comes with a few other benefits. Because it’s not a physical gift item, you can get away with sorting this pressie out at the last minute (pending availability, of course), and you can also avoid adding to the pile of needless stuff we all collect every year. 

Less chance of adding to landfill is always a great thing in our eyes. 

And lastly, financially supporting the tourism industry – which has been hit hard by the pandemic – is a nice win for everyone, as Harrison highlighted in her statement.

“Last year, Australians spent, on average, $770 on gifts during the holiday season equating to $16 billion in total. If we can encourage people to spend just a fraction of that on travel instead it would be a multi-billion dollar boost for the tourism industry,” she said. “Whilst the uncertainty around state borders can make booking challenging, the wonderful thing about giving a travel or experience voucher is that they will be there ready for use when restrictions allow and people are ready to go. “We know from our research that there are high levels of pent-up tourism demand in Australia, so by giving the gift of travel, people can be sure they are giving a gift that people will want. So, rather than giving socks, give a surfing lesson or a walking tour.”

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When you visit Australia, you’re going to want to take a memento or two home with you to remind you of your incredible time in the land down under. Or maybe you have family and friends living overseas who would love a reminder of their cherished home country. Whatever the occasion, Gifts at the Quay is an Australian-owned gift shop in Sydney selling the largest collection of 100% Australian-made gifts and souvenirs . With over 30 years’ experience working in the Australian souvenirs industry, we know quality Australian-made gifts inside out. We stock over 100 different kinds of Australian souvenirs in our gift shop in Sydney, so whether it’s something as small as a key chain or a striking piece of Aboriginal artwork, we have something to suit any budget. 

Discover our Aboriginal gift shop in Sydney

Aboriginal artwork is one of the most popular souvenir ideas for anyone visiting Australia. When buying Aboriginal artwork, it’s always important to ensure it's genuine. You want to buy the real deal. That’s why we work with a range of Aboriginal artists to bring you genuine, unique, hand-crafted pieces that are the perfect reminder of your time in Australia, which may be your home country. If you’re looking for Aboriginal gifts in Sydney, you’ve come to the right place. We sell high quality, one of a kind didgeridoos , beautifully decorated boomerangs , along with distinctive and intricately hand-painted Aboriginal artwork .

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Gifts at the Quay is a one-stop-shop for everything Aussie. In addition to selling Aboriginal artwork, we also sell a huge variety of other Australian souvenirs which you can check out on our gift collections page . Looking for gifts for women? We sell elegant jewellery inspired by Australian wildlife as well as beautiful Paua shell and opal pieces. Or, have a browse through our Aboriginal art print scarves collection. We also stock a range of gifts for men where you can find everything from t-shirts to exquisite cufflinks. On top of that, we have kid’s toys, native Australian food, including different types of Manuka honey, and fragrant Australian native essential oils. 

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If you’re looking for the perfect reminder of your Australian travels or a gift to give someone back home, you’ll find something for everyone at Gifts at the Quay. Have a look through our website today, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect Aussie souvenir.

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Things to do in Kimba, South Australia

• David Whitley

The best things to do in Kimba, South Australia are basically just photo stops. These include the Eyre Statue at White’s Knob Lookout, the Big Galah and the Halfway Across Australia sign. Take them in as part as a Nullarbor road trip – it’s not worth driving from Adelaide to Kimba otherwise.

Kimba is one of those strange South Australian towns that is under no circumstances a holiday destination, but has a few attractions worth a photo stop nonetheless.

Book in advance for the best rates on Kimba accommodation .

Where is Kimba, SA?

At the top of the Eyre Peninsula, Kimba is a 465km drive from South Australian capital Adelaide . The only reason anyone sane is going to take on the four hour, 52 minute drive from Adelaide to Kimba is as part of a road trip to Western Australia . It’s on the Port Augusta to Ceduna leg.

Kimba is a functional service town for the Gawler Ranges and the dry chunks of the Eyre Peninsula that are above Goyder’s Line . But it’s as good a place as any to refuel stretch your legs before the long drive across the Nullarbor Plain . Sandwich it in between a steelworks tour in Whyalla and swimming with sealions at Baird Bay , and you’re doing Kimba right.

Things to do in Kimba, SA: Halfway Across Australia?

Kimba’s big – and dubious – claim to fame is that it is halfway across Australia. In reality, Kimba is a 1,704km drive from Sydney and 2,231km from Perth . The true mid-point between Sydney and Perth is further east on the Eyre Highway , just before Ceduna .

But please don’t tell that to the giant, boomerang-shaped Halfway Across Australia sign in Kimba.

The Halfway Across Australia sign has a map and a potted history of Kimba underneath. It can be found at the Halfway Across Australia Gem Shop on the Eyre Highway. Go inside if you want food drink or other essentials such as opal stones and carved emu eggs.

Things to do in Kimba, SA: The Big Galah of Kimba

It might not be the first thing you see there, however, as also outside is the Big Galah. This is one of Australia’s notoriously tacky roadside Big Things , but it’s one of the best. The Big Galah stands eight metres high and is delightfully pink.

The other best things to do in Kimba are admiring the grain silo art on the eastern side of town, and visiting the White’s Knob lookout. This lofty perch of limestone conglomerate plays host to steel statues of explorer Edward John Eyre and his Aboriginal guide, Wylie.

The stature was erected in 2011 by artists Roland Weight and Marcus Possingham, and commemorates the first man to cross the Australian continent from Sydney to the Swan River. Both the Eyre Highway and Eyre Peninsula are named in honour of Eyre.

Kimba accommodation

Accommodation in Kimba is available at the three star Kimba Gateway Hotel or the cheaper Kimba Motel, Roadhouse and Caravan Park . There’s also the fairly basic Kimba Units .

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Australia turns itself into a gift shop as part of ‘Holiday Here This Year’ campaign

Tourism Australia has begun rolling out a new activation as part of its ‘Holiday Here This Year’ campaign that has essentially turned the country into a gift shop for domestic travel experiences.

‘Holiday Gifting’ is all about inspiring those Aussies who can afford it to give the gift of travel this holiday season to help support tourism operators and communities across the country during what is typically their busiest period.

Over the 2019/20 holiday period (December and January), Australians took 16.4 million domestic overnight leisure trips, spending a total of $12.8 billion, according to Tourism Research Australia.

This represents 18 per cent of total overnight leisure trips for the year and 20 per cent of leisure expenditure.

Tourism also supports one in 13 jobs in Australia, with domestic tourism alone a $100 billion industry accounting for about two-thirds of the visitor economy.

The activation features every state and territory, and is being rolled out across a range of channels including radio, outdoor advertising, social media and digital, with assets also being made available to industry to use in their own marketing initiatives.

Tourism Australia managing director Phillipa Harrison said that the recent reopening of key borders meant that the latest phase of its ‘Holiday Here This Year’ campaign was able to feature every Australian state and territory.

“This is such a special time of the year to connect with our family and friends,” she said.

“And after the year we’ve had – with lockdowns, working from home and physical distancing – we know there’s a lot of Australians out there just itching to get out and spend quality time with those most close to them.

“What better way to capture the rising optimism we’re seeing at the moment, as travel restriction ease and borders reopen again, than by gifting a holiday or a holiday experience. And what better gift shop than Australia itself.

“The memories wrapped up in an Australian holiday are priceless, and the benefits that flow through to our tourism operators and the communities that they support are enormous.”

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The Big Things of Australia List

One of the great things to do on a holiday nearly anywhere in Australia is look for the closest ‘big thing’ to find. From fruit, to fish to inanimate objects or historical figures Australia has a whole host of big things to find.

While some of Australia’s big things were built with a true purpose, others were built purely for novelty and fun. However, all of them make for a fun road trip with the family and have become part of Australia’s charm.

Here is our guide to the big things of Australia to put on your bucket list. And if you want a printable checklist, head to the end of this article for the download.

Big things in Australian Capital Territory

Giant Mushroom, Belconnen ACT

This is an eight-meter-tall mushroom, built in 1998, sheltering a children’s playground at the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.

Giant Owl, Belconnen ACT

An eight-meter-tall owl stands at the main entrance to the town centre of Belconnen.

Big things in New South Wales

The Big Merino, Goulburn NSW

This 15.2m high, 18m long, 100 tonne sculpture of a ram sits just off the Goulburn exits on the Hume Highway. “Rambo” as he’s affectionately known, houses an exhibition depicting the 200 year history of wool in Australia and a gift shop. He is one of the more popular and well know big things in Australia.

The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth NSW

The Big Golden Guitar stands on the New England Highway on the southern approach to Tamworth. Opened in 1988 it is a tribute to Tamworth’s rich country music heritage.

The Big Banana, Coffs Harbour NSW

Possibly the most well know big thing, the big banana was created in 1964. It now also had a café, gift shop, cheesemaking, toboggan ride and even a fun park as part of the complex.

The Big Axe, Kew NSW

The big axe is located at the Kew Visitor Information Centre and stands about eight meters tall. It was originally constructed in 1979 but the wood handle was replaced in 202 due to ant damage.

The Big Cheese, Bodalla NSW

The big cheese used to be part of a visitors’ centre as part of the Bodalla factory. Both of these are no longer operating but the big cheese was left.

The Big Cherries, Young NSW

The big cherries are attached to the welcome to Young sign in the main street. The region is known for good cherry growing so it was only natural to have this as a landmark.

The Big Chook, Moonbi NSW

Moonbi is a small village about 20kms north of Tamworth. The area has many large poultry farms and so has a large fibreglass chicken!

The Big Chook, Mt Vernon NSW

Not to be outdone, Mt Vernon also has a big chook. This one is the mascot of the The Big Chook Egg Farm and sits in their paddock.

The Big Fruit Bowl, Bilpin NSW

If you can’t decide on just one big fruit, why not go for them all! The big fruit bowl in Bilpin has a banana, orange, apple and even grapes.

The Big Gold Panner, Bathurst NSW

This 5m tall statue is of a man carefully inspecting his tin pan for nuggets of gold. It can be found the on the Great Western Highway in Bathurst and has been there since 1979.

The Big Playable Guitar, Narrandera NSW

The Narrandera Visitor Information Centre is home to the big guitar which can actually be played. 5.82 meters in length with a 2-meter guitar body width it an impressive instrument.

The Big Kookaburra, Kurri Kurri NSW

A 4.5 meter tall Kookaburra was erected in 2009 by Hydro Aluminium. It is located in Rotary Park in the centre of town.

The Big Oyster, Taree NSW

The big oyster was opened in 1990, and originally was in a complex with Australian arts and craft and souvenir shops. The building the oyster sits on has gone through a few incarnations since then and it now sits atop a car dealership.

The Big Potato, Robertson NSW

Who wouldn’t want to visit a giant concrete potato? The main crop of the area is potatoes so naturally some farmers got together and decided the town needed a big one. It was built in 1977 and is 10m long and 4m wide.

The Big Prawn, Ballina NSW

The big prawn was originally build in 1989 and used to be above a gift shop and seafood eateries. When the site fell into disrepair it was going to be demolished but the community rallied around to save the prawn. The site was bought by Bunnings and they actually saved the sculpture and added a tail! It now sits proudly adjacent to the Bunning carpark in Balina.

The Big Trout, Adaminaby NSW

Adaminaby is a popular spot for trout fishing, so guess what? Big Trout! This 10m high fish is made from fibreglass and bas completed in 1973.

The Big Ugg Boots, Thornton NSW

Sitting in front of the Mortels Sheepskin Factory in Thornton is a pair of ugg boots. Built in 2005 and 13 times bigger than a women’s size 8 you can stop in the car park and walk right up to them.

Ploddy the Dinosaur, Somersby NSW

Ploddy is the brainchild of the Australian Reptile Park’s founder, Eric Worrell. He wanted something to put his park on the map. Ploddy is a Diplodicus and is 30m tall and weighs almost 100 tonnes. When the park was moved Ploddy went too and now resides in Somersby, overlooking the M1 Freeway between Sydney and Newcastle. She is normally a bright yellow, but has been known to change colours at Christmas, Easter and for other special events.

The Big Bogan, Nyngan NSW

In case you’re wondering why a town would build a giant steel statue of a bogan, it’s because the town of Nyngan is actually in the Bogan Shire and is located on the Bogan River. The big bogan is 5.96m tall and weight approximately 1500 kg.

The Big Billy, Trangie NSW

Opened in 2014, this big billy can over an open fire is located by the river with a playground next to it. It was designed by a local artist and funded through local fundraising efforts.

The Big Tennis Racquet, Barellan NSW

The big tennis racquet celebrates Barellan’s proud association with Evonne Goolagong-Cawley who grew up in the town. It is an exact 20:1 scale model of Evonne’s wooden signature Dunlop racquet.

The Big Murray Cod, Tocumwal NSW

In Tocumwal Foreshore Park you’ll can visit the ‘world’s biggest codfish’. Built in 1968 it is a fibreglass representation of what visitor like to fish for in the river.

The Big Bench, Broken Hill NSW

This oversized park bench sits atop a hill of mineral deposits. Two and a half time the size of a regular bench is was built in 2002.

The Big Avocado, Duranbah NSW

Located at Tropical Fruit World in Duranbah this avocado is not as big as some other big fruit but at 4m is still worthy to make the list.

The Big Bowling Ball, Port Macquarie NSW

This large lawn bowl can be found at the Lake Cathie Bowling Club just outside Port Maquarie.

The Big Apple, Tallong NSW

Standing proud in the Tallong Memorial Park is the big apple. It was originally commissioned in 1988 to be put in front of an apple shed. It now sits in the park as a memorial to Jim Watling, the apple farmer who commissioned the project.

The Big Trout, Oberon NSW

One of a few big fish in the country, this one sits in front of the Big Trout Motor Inn in Oberon. Not as big as some other big fish, this one is still worth a stop if you are visiting nearby Oberon Lake or Jenolan Caves.

The Big Miner’s Lamp, Lithgow NSW

The big miners lamp houses the Lithgow Tourist Information Centre.

The Big Bottle, Pokolbin NSW

This giant bottle of shiraz is located at the Hunter Valley Gardens complex. While unfortunately not filled with real red wine, it is still impressive.

The Big Beer Can, Cobar NSW

This 5m tall beer can is located above the entrance to the Grand Hotel in Cobar. Fun fact: if it was filled with beer it could hold 22,000 litres.

The Big Sun Dial, Singleton NSW

The sun dial at Rose Point Park in Singleton was actually once the worlds biggest and was reated at part of the Singleton bicentennial celebrations.

The Big Rubiks Cube, Maroubra Beach NSW

This rubix cube sculpture is located at Maroubra Beach in the eastern suburbs of Sydney.

The Big Ant, Broken Hill NSW

This statue of a giant ant was originally designed by the artist Pro Hart and built in 1980. It was at the Stephens Creek Hotel, but then donated to the city in 1990 and now stands near the Tourist Information Centre.

The Big Bicycle, Chullora NSW

Outside the Chullora Waste Transfer Station in Western Sydney you will find a giant bicycle. Built in 1997 it is approximately 8m long and 5m tall.

The Big Blue Heeler, Muswellbrook NSW

The big blue heeler sits outside the Muswellbrook Information Centre near the corner of Bridge and Hill Street. The bronze statue is in recognition of the cattle dog’s contribution to Australian rural life.

The Big Frilled-Neck Lizard, Somersby NSW

This lizard sits atop of the entrance to the Australian Reptile Park. It’s an impressive feature when you are entering the park.

The Big Root, Nowa NSW

The big root is not man made, but a 7m wide, 4m tall eucalyptus root. It grew on a limestone shelf and the roots couldn’t penetrate the limestone so grew out instead of down. It is on discplay behing a local café in Nowa.

The Big Funnel Web Spider, Jamberoo NSW

This statue is part of a waterslide in the Jamberoo Water Park. It has a leg span of 22 meters and is 420 time larger than a female Sydney funnel web spider.

The Big Peg, Canowindra NSW

The big metal peg stands in a paddock in Canowindra and was a creation of the properties owners.

The Big Headphones, Newcastle NSW

A giant set of headphones on the streets of Newcastle and they actually play music. Local musicians can connect their instruments to the headphones to act as speakers.

The Big Windmill, Coffs Harbour NSW

This windmill is on top of a restaurant. Originally the restaurant featured Dutch cuisine hence the windmill. Combine it with a trip to the big banana.

Big things in Queensland

The Big Gumboot, Tully QLD

This 8m tall gumboot adorned with a green tree frog was opened in 2003. The design was inspired by the gumboot trophy which is awarded annually to the town with the highest rainfall.

The Big Barrel, Bundaberg QLD

The Bundaberg Barrel is a building designed to look like a barrel of ginger beer. It also has wire sculptures of bottles out the front.

The Big Pineapple, Woombye QLD

This 16m fibreglass pineapple is one of the more well know big things in Australia. A must stop if you are around the Sunshine Coast area.

The Big Apple, Stanthorpe QLD

Queensland also hosts a big apple, and this on is 13km north of Stanthorpe along the New England Highway. The area is where Queensland’s apple crops are grown.

The Big Barramundi, Daintree QLD

The big barramundi is outside the Big Barramundi Garden complex in Daintree. You can view the fish, stop for food or visit the timber gallery and museum.

The Big Bull, Rockhampton QLD

Rockhampton is known for its beef production, so it’s only natural that their big thing would be a bull. There are actually a number of large bulls all through Rockhampton.

The Big Cassowary, Mission Beach QLD

Cassowary’s are Australia’s second largest flightless bird. This big cassowary is located outside the Wongaling Beach Shopping Complex. It is 5m tall and in an area knows as the Cassowary Coast, which stretches from Cairns to Townsville.

The Big Crab, Miriam Vale QLD

This 2-metre-high crab sits on top of the Shell Service Station. Created in 1979 the owner wanted to promote his crab sandwiches.

The Big Easel, Emerald QLD

This tribute to Van Gogh’s sunflowers is one of seven sites in the world chosen by artist Cameron Cross. Emerald is a major centre for growing sunflowers and holds a sunflower festival. This giant easel is 25 meters high with the painting measuring 7m x 10m. You can find it behind the visitor centre in Morton Park.

The Big Macadamia, Woombye QLD

Another big thing on the Sunshine Coast is the big macadamia nut. However I believe it is currently closed.

The Big Mandarin, Mundubbera QLD

This 9-meter-high fibreglass mandarin sits at the Big Mandarin & Citrus Country Caravan Park in Mundubbera. It is used as a kiosk (because what else do you do with a giant mandarin?)

The Big Miner, Rubyvale QLD

Kneeling outside the Bobby Dazzler Sapphire Mine the big miner is looking for jewels. You can even try your own luck out at the fossicking park at the mine or get a guided tour.

The Big Orange, Gayndah QLD

If you visit the big orange between April and October you can taste the fresh juice from the citrus on the property where this giant fruit is stationed. There’s also a big orange ‘man’ statue.

The Big Peanut, Atherton Tablelands QLD

The big peanut is at the Peanut Place in Tolga. His smiling face and top hat greet visitors.

The Big Pelican, Noosa QLD

The big pelican is located on the foreshore of the Noosa River in Noosaville. The area is known to be a favourite haunt of real pelicans.

Big Child, Birtinya QLD

The latest edition to the Sunshine Coast’s big things is an 8 tonne statue of a cartwheeling child. It is 6 metres high and is located at the Oceanside Village Park.

The Big Mango, Bowen QLD

A 10-metre-high mango in Bowen is modelled after the ‘Bowen Mango’. It is situated at the Bowen Visitor Information Centre, 4 kms south of Bowen on the Bruce Highway.

The Big Marlin, Cairns QLD

Located at the Stockland Cairns shopping centre this giant Marlin represents Cairns being knows at the Black Marling Capital of the World. The fish is soaring up into the sky.

The Big Dugong, Rockhampton QLD

The Big Dugong is actually located in the Dreamtime Cultural Centre which means you will need to pay to see him. But he is a rather impressive 22m long.

The Big Rum Bottle, Bundaberg QLD

The big rum bottle is a bottle of Bundy located at the Bundaberg Rum factory. It’s out the front so you don’t need to go in to get a photo, but while you are there you can do a tour or even make your own blend.

The Big Brolga, Townsville QLD

This sculpture is 4m tall and has been around since 1988. I believe this big bird has moved from its original spot due to the information centre it was at being closed and can currently be found at the Murray Sporting Complex.

The Big Kangaroo, Gympie QLD

Matilda the Kangaroo represented Australia at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane and now resides along the Bruce Highway just south of Gympie.

The Big Fish, Millaa Millaa QLD

I’m not sure what sort of fish it should be but it’s big. You can find it at the Tarzali Lakes Fishing and Leisure Park.

The Big Cane Toad, Sarina QLD

35km south of Mackay is the town of Sarina where a large cane toad statue sits in the town centre. Nicknamed ‘Buffy’, it was originally crafted from paper mache in 1983 as a float for a sugar festival then was later cast in fibreglass.

The Big Captain Cook, Cairns QLD

The giant Captain Cook statue stands on the side of the Cook Highway in Cairns. The hotel that accompanied it is no more and so he now stands alone.

The Big Lawn Mower, Beerwah QLD

The big mower is a huge lawn mower at a mower and outdoor equipment shop in Beerwah aptly named The Big Mower.

The Big Crocodile, Normanton QLD

The 8.64m long crocodile statue at Normanton is a replica of the largest croc ever taken. ‘Krys’ was shot on the banks of the Norman River in the 1050’s.

The Big Melon, Chinchilla QLD

Chinchilla is one of Australia’s largest melon growing region and since 2018 now has a big watermelon to call their own.

The Big Red Elephant, Hatton Vale QLD

There’s a big red elephant in Hatton Vale. It’s big, it’s red (I’m not sure why) and that’s about it.

The Big Whale, Hervey Bay QLD

This whale sits outside the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere and is in honour of the humpback whales that visit the area. ‘Nala’ the 22 tonne whale was unveiled in 2012.

The Big Meat Ant, Augathella QLD

Augathella made an entire park, called Meat Ant Park, to house this statue. It is a 300:1 scale of a meat ant and 7.5m long.

Big things in Northern Territory

The Big Aboriginal Hunter, Alice Springs NT

This 17m tall sculpture of an Aboriginal hunter is about 150kms north of Alice Springs. It is at the Aileron Roadhouse on the Stuart Highway and was revealed in 2005 as a way to increase traffic to the rest stop.

In 2008 the creator of the statue felt he needed a family and so created Anmatjere Woman and Child.

The Big Boxing Crocodile, Humpty Doo NT

A giant crocodile with boxing gloves stands proudly outside a service station in Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory.

The Big Buffalo, Adelaide River NT

Technically this isn’t a ‘big’ thing is that it is the taxidermized form of Charlie the water buffalo who was made famous as being the buffalo subdued by Mick Dundee in Crocodile Dundee. When he passed, the owned had Charlie stuffed and is now on the bar at the Adelaide River Tavern.

The Big Stubbie, Larrimah NT

This sculpture sits outside the Larrimah Hotel and has a pink panther in a chair next to it (because of course it does). It is a sculpture of an NT Draught stubby.

The Big Beer Can, Kulgera NT

There is a huge can of beer outside the Kulgera Roadhouse. I believe it is a can of XXXX Gold for everyone playing along.

The Big Dinosaur, Yarrawonga NT

Big Kev the dinosaur had been guarding a landscaping supply store since 2007 but its future was uncertain after the store moved to make way for a Bunnings. However, just like the big prawn in Ballina the community rallied and Big Kev has been reassembled and will be featured in Yarrawonga again with a viewing platform expected to be constructed by the end of 2020.

The Big Turtle, Lyons NT

There is a giant sea turtle created in 2004 when a new estate was estalished at Lyons.

Big things in Western Australia

Leeuwin Way Whale, Eucla

The Leeuwin Way Whale is situated in the carpark of the Eucla roadhouse. Eucla is just inside the WA boarder near the Nullarbor National Park.

World’s Tallest Bin, Kalgoorlie WA

Although the claim of the world’s tallest bin hasn’t been verified, this eight meter high bin sits in Kalgoorlie. It was erected in 1890 as a reminder to the town to not litter.

The Big Lollypop, Ravensthorpe WA

A fairly new addition to the big things list, this lollypop is 7.4 metres tall and 4 metres wide. The owners of the Yummylicious Cady Shack built it and it is the world’s largest freestanding lollipop.

The Big Orange, Harvey WA

The big orange sits atop a 10 metre tower and you can climb to a viewing platform inside the orange. The attraction has been around for years but has recently been restored. You can find it at the Harvey River estate.

The Big Ram, Wagin WA

Bart the Ram is located in the Wetlands Park in Wagin. He’s 9 metres tall and 13 meters long and weighs 4 tonnes. It was erected in 1985.

The Big Prawn, Exmouth WA

Located near the visitors’ centre, the Exmouth Prawn stand 7 meters high and weights 2000kg. It was originally at the MG Kailis Gulf Fisheries factory but moved to the town in 2013. It gets put into storage over the cyclone season from December to the end of March to protect it.

The Big Apple, Donnybrook WA

The big apple in Donnybrook is part of the big apple farmstay. It sits on top of a tower, but I’m not sure if you can still climb up it.

The Big Lobster, Dongara WA

This is a giant western rock lobster statue is on the corner of the Brand Highway and Moreton Terrace. This bright red lobster was built in 2005 and there is easy access to take a photo, you’re even allowed to climb on it.

The Big Marron, Denmark WA

This big black marron lives at The Old Kent River Winery midway between Denmark and Walpole. It is based on the local species of marron, otherwise known as freshwater crayfish.

The Big Bobtail, Kalamunda WA

Bobtail lizards are well know in Perth (when I lived in Perth we even had one regularly come through the cat door to eat the cat food). So it seems only natural to have a giant sized one. This is in Kalamunda, in the Perth Hills. It is carved out of rammed earth.

The Big Wheelbarrow, Port Hedland WA

Located at the entrance to the Wedgefield Industrial Area (Pinga St) between Port Hedland and South Hedland, this large yellow wheelbarrow definitely stands out.

Big things in South Australia

The Big Lobster, Kingston SE SA

Known locally as Larry the Lobster, he stands at 17 meters tall and is over 7 tonnes. He has been in Kingston since 1979. You can find him on the Princes Highway.

The Big Galah, Kimba SA

This 8 metre high galah stands in front of the Halfway Across Australia Gem Shop on the Eyre Highway. Geographically, ‘Kimba’ sits halfway across Australia between Sydney and Perth. It was modelled on the Galahs in the region.

The Big Miner, Kapunda SA

Map the Miner was unveiled in 1988 but destroyed by fire in 2006. Fortunately he was insured and is was rebuilt and rededicated in 2007. It is a tribute to the contributions made by the miners in the area. It is in Adelaide Road Kapunda.

The Big Orange, Berri SA

This gigantic orange is on the Old Sturt Highway in Barmera. It is 15m high and has a diameter of 12m so is one of the biggest ‘big fruits’.

The Big Rocking Horse, Gumeracha SA

The big rocking horse sits at Gumeracha in the Adelaide Hills about 40 minutes from Adelaide. You can climb up to top and enjoy the view (but it will cost you $2) or admire it from below. There is a café, toy factory and petting zoo in the same complex.

The Big Scotsman, Adelaide SA

Scotty is 5 metres tall and was constructed in 1963. His was made to promote Scotty’s Motel and was created by Paul Kelly, who alse created the Big Lobster.

The Big Church Block Bottle, McLaren Vale SA

Stationed at the Wirra Wirra Winery on McMurtirie Road is this big  bottle of wine. It is 10m tall and covered in recycled cords.

The Big Winch, Coober Pedy SA

This 8m tall structure of a winch overlooks the town of Coober Pedy and was built in the 1970’s. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1986.

The Big Kangaroo, Border Village SA

This giant Kangaroo is at Border Village on the Nullarbor. It is standing tall holding a can of soft drink, which apparently used to be a beer. Worth a stop if you are driving the Nullarbor.

The Big Oyster, Ceduna SA

This oyster shell sits outside the Ceduna Oyster Bar. Ceduna hosts an Oysterfest every year, showcasing the seafood available in the area. It’s only fitting then that their big thing is an oyster. Another good place to stop in if you’re travelling the Nullarbor.

The Big Olives, Tailem Bend SA

Two olives (a kalamata and pimento) are outside Tailem Bend’s The Big Olive which sells olive based products.

The Big Bob-tail Lizard, Port Lincoln SA

This large lizard spends its day sunning itself outside the Port Lincoln Aboriginal Community Council.

The Big Cockroach, Dublin SA

This statue originally started out as a protest to a waste dump in the area. It is not the only statue created, with a tin man, rat and others also made out of farming scrap metal. The cockroach ironically ended up in a scrap yard but was saved and restored, even spending some weeks on display in the Rundle Mall before returning to the paddock to be seen from Port Wakefield Road.

The Big Dice, Winnininnie SA

This pile of concrete dice can be found on the Barrier Hwy.

The Big Ant, Poochera SA

Poochera is know as an area of many Dinosaur Ant (Nothomyrmecia macrops) nests. It has many ant themes around the town including a big ang sculpture.

Big things Victoria

The Giant Koala, Dadswells Bridge VIC

If you are driving from Melbourne to Adelaide (or the other way) it’s hard to miss the Giant Koala on the Western Highway. Standing at 14 metres tall and weighs 12 tonnes you can actually enter it as there is a souvenir shop inside.

The Big Ned Kelly, Glenrowan VIC

Glenrowan was the site of New Kelly’s last stand – police captured him after a siege at the Glenrowan Inn. There are also other Ned Kelly statues around Australia but this 6-metre-tall tribute stands overlooking the small town.

The Big Arch of Victory, Ballarat VIC

This arch commemorates the First World War and forms the entrance to the Avenue of Honour. You can find it on Sturt and Learmonth Street.

The Big Earthworm, Bass VIC

This Giant Gippsland Earthworm is a 100m long structure. It used to house a museum inside however that closed in 2012.

The Big Milkshake, Warrnambool VIC

So this one is just a bit milkshake on top of the sign to Allansford Cheese World in Warrnambool.

The Big Murray Cod, Swan Hill VIC

Not to be outdone in big fish, Victoria has the giant murray cod in Swan Hill. You can read about the life of the cod in the Murray River and the history of the statue on their information board. It was actually built as a movie prop and then the locals found a home for it. Find the 11m long statue near the train station.

The Big Miner, Warrenheip VIC

Along the eastern side of Ballarat there is an eight-metre-tall miner. The statue was unveiled in 2006 as a tribute to the gold prospector history. There is also a Big Ned Kelly here as well.

The Big Wool Bales, Hamilton VIC

Built as a tribute to the wool production in the area the big wool bales are actually buildings. It used to have a café and museum but I believe those businesses no longer run. You can still get a photo of them though.

The Big Floating Tap, Phillip Island VIC

Located at A Maze’N Things the big tap is a giant tap on top of a building that is seemingly floating in mid-air pouring water into the building.

The Big Koala, Cowes VIC

At the Koala Park Resort on Phillip Island you will find a big koala out the front.

The Big Beer Glass, Mirboo North VIC

This large glass full of beer is used as a sign to the Grand Ridge Brewery Restaurant.

The Big Octopus, Lakes Entrance VIC

A giant octopus sits atop of the building to Griffiths Sea Shell Museum in Lakes Entrance. Possible not work at full trip just for that, but might be worth a look if you’re nearby.

The Big Cows, Newhaven VIC

Outside the Philip Island Chocolate Factory you can find some big cows. Presumably as homage to the milk used in producing chocolate.

The Big Pheasant, Tynong VIC

This large colourful pheasant is at the entrance to Gumbuya World, a theme park in Tynong.

The Big Wave, Newhaven VIC

This giant wave with a surfboard is at The Big Wave Complex on Phillip Island. You can stand on the surfboard and pretend you’re catching a wave.

The Big Purse, Melbourne VIC

This art piece sits in the Melbourne CBD at the corner of Bourke St Mall and Elizabeth Street. This purse was commissioned in 1994 and references the commercial nature of the area.

The Giant Pocket Watch, Melbourne VIC

While you’re in Melbourne CBD head to Melbourne Central Shopping Centre and check out the giant pocket watch, which is a working clock. Every hour a marionette display featuring galahs, cockatoos and minstrels performing Waltzing Matilda drops down from the bottom of the watch.

The Big Strawberry, Koonoomoo VIC

The big steel and fibreglass strawberry is part of The Big Strawberry complex with a café and strawberry picking. It is over 6m tall and 5m in diameter.

The Big Dead Fish, Fish Creed VIC

What appears to be a large dead fish lies on top of the Fish Creek Hotel. It is actually a stunned mullet and references ancient myths of fish raining from the sky.

Big things TAS

The Big Tasmanian Devil, Mole Creek TAS

This 2 metre tall Tasmanian Devil stands at the entrance to the Trowunna Wildlife Park and the Tasmanian Devil research centre.

The Big Wickets, Westbury TAS

These wickets reside at the front of a local cricket pitch in Westbury. They are 3 metres in height.

The Big Penguin, Penguin TAS

The town of Penguin was named after the fairy penguin. This statue was erected as part of centenary celebrations. It is located in the town’s centre opposite the post office.

The Big Platypus, Latrobe TAS

This big wooden platypus has been chisel and chainsaw carved. It is part of the Axeman’s Hall of Fame.

As you can appreciate this is a big list. It might take a while to see everything, but you’ll definitely see the country when going through the list.

We’ve even made a handy checklist so you can tick them off once you’ve visited. Get it here:

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Loved this little town- Kimba 💕 Awesome gift/souvenir store, big range of items. We met the lady... read more

Visited on Tuesday 10th March. You have to stop here for a photo like we did. It's the half way... read more

A lovely souvenir shop

The big galah is outside along with some smaller friends. The sign is a must capture photo but the vehicles under the awning mean it will never be a work of art. The shop has excellent souvenirs at reasonable prices.

This sign is said to indicate the halfway point in a journey across Australia from Sydney to Perth. It is an interesting idea, but I have some personal doubts that the sign is accurately placed just here in Kimba!

Visited on Tuesday 10th March. You have to stop here for a photo like we did. It's the half way point across Australia.

Worth visiting if in the area, good stop for photos. Big galah, silo art, museum and souvenir shop nearby.

Will get around to it one day, probably when I'm retired ? On this trip I was taking the missus to see WA for the first time & Kimba was night 2 of the sojourn and had to show her the sights. The signs have been tarted up a bit and if true Kimba needs to promote its location & claim more !! A good photo op on your travels.

The halfway sign is located halfway across Australia between Sydney on the East and Perth on the west coast. Great place for a photo opportunity.