- Australia's big things
The Big Things of
Australia are a loosely related set of large structures orsculpture s. There are estimated to be over 150 such objects around the country, the first being theBig Banana inCoffs Harbour , which was built in 1964.The big things have become something of a cult phenomenon, and are sometimes used as an excuse for a
road trip , where many or all Big Things are visited and used as a backdrop to a group photograph.List of Big Things (by State / Territory)
A.C.T.
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia
In popular culture
* The ABC produced a documentary titled "Big Things" as part of its programme The Big Picture.
* The National Museum inCanberra has a comprehensive multimedia exhibit displaying many "Big Things".
* In 2007Australia Post issued a set of 50c postage stamps commemorating five of the most iconic "Big Things":
** The Big Banana at Coffs Harbour (NSW).
** The Big Golden Guitar at Tamworth (NSW).
** The Big Lobster at Kingston SE (SA).
** The Big Merino at Goulburn (NSW).
** The Big Pineapple at Nambour (QLD). [http://www.gibbonsstampmonthly.com/story.asp?storycode=3094&preview=1]
* Danny Wallace mentions Australia's big things in his book "Yes Man".References
;General references
* "Big Things" by David Clark, published by Penguin (ISBN 0-14-300200-7).;Specific references and notesee also
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List of World's Largest Roadside Attractions
*Dunedoo, New South Wales , which decided against "The Big Dunny"
*Novelty architecture External links
* [http://www.bigthings.com.au/ Australian Big Things] Comprehensive list of Australian big things, big things statistics and photographs
* [http://www.abc.net.au/backyard/features/big_things.htm ABC Online - Friends, Family and Big Things] - photographs of Australian Big Things, including lesser known examples
* [http://www.travelmate.com.au/BigThings/BigThings.asp Big Things Guide] Learn all about this great Australian art form, marvel at the photos or add stories of your encounters, in Travelmate's BIG THINGS.
* [http://www.coastalsurvey.com/travel/australia/big_oz.htm Coastalsurvey] Big Stuff in Australia. Coastalsurvey found some notable additions -- including the big lobster.
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