What would an Australian roadtrip be without a few 'big things' to see along the way?

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Who knows where this obsession began- or who decides whether something is to be classified as a "big thing"- but there is no doubt that there are plenty of big things to meet on your journeys.

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From crocodiles and bunyips, to a giant hills hoist and lawn mower, many of these 'big things' also have some big stories to go with them. Take the Big Cockroach, in Lowe Light, SA, for example; It was originally built as a protest. Or the Big Prawn in Ballina, NSW, which residents rallied to save. Mr Prawn now stands in the car park of the local Bunnings after the store spent $400 000 giving it a makeover in 2013. Another great story is the Big Shell in Tewantin, QLD. Once a shop entrance, it now stands as the entry way to a residential house. 

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To explore the 'Big Things' Australia has to offer, open the Google Map on this page. It contains location information for hundreds of big things around the country. Where possible I have provided a description of where to find the 'big thing' and I have attempted to cross reference as many of them as possible to ensure that they are still viewable/accessible.

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Are we missing any?

Do you know of any statues or sculptures that should be included on the list?

Have any of our list met their timely end?

Let us know!