I Spy in the Great Outback!

There is much to be expected if you plan to make a trip to the great Outback. You are surely bound to discover a huge array of astonishing surprises. Many of these surprises are quite hard to miss because of their size. Even from a distance these big things make an appearance.

There is a collection of ordinary objects that were built in gigantic scales making them easy to find. This collection is called The Big Things in Australia. They are usually located in quaint little towns here and there all over Australia and with their gracious size, they should be hard to miss. Here is what you can be expected to find amongst the Big Things in Australia:

When near Coffs Harbor, you can find the Big Banana. This structure serves as a highway landmark but was one of the first to be included in the Big Things in Australia collection.

You won’t be able to miss the Big Cow that is located on the left of the Eumundi Rd. north of Nambour, Queensland. Grab your camera and be careful as like you, most motorist slow down or stop to take a quick shot of this impressive structure. At one time, you were able to see the Big Egg, it used to sit on the top of the Happy Hen’s Complex when driving through Victoria. This was later removed after persistent protestors argued and won.

From Dodswell Bridge you will see an image often associated with Australia, the Big Koala. Yep, you guessed it; the figure serves as a focal point for a souvenir shop. It was a smart choice on the part of the owner because, this structure has caught the attention of both locals and tourist making business boom.

Now, on the northern entrance to Kingston in South Australia, you will find another of the earlier additions to the Big Things in Australia collection. That would be the Big Lobster. There has been a motel and café built around the structure to also draw in tourist. The Murray Cod is a local favorite in Australia. So, as you can imagine, you will find The Big Cod at Swan Hill on the northwestern side of Victoria.

The actually list of the Big Things in Australia collection is quiet long. But now that you know a few of the items, head out and see which ones you can find!

Most native Aussies will be readily able to provide you with a large number of the Big Things will little effort. The Australian population has taken quite an interest in these enormous objects. Have these structures taken anything away from Australia? Well, that is debatable amongst the locals here. Either way, the huge images demand attention and are an effective marketing tool for the small town shops that once were not so popular.