These are sculptures of everyday items that have been recreated in gigantic dimensions and littered across the country.
It has been estimated that there are over 150 such objects around the country.
The idea caught on, and now hundreds of these absurd monstrosities dot the highways across Australia.
Most towns strive to create their own unique icon, usually things they are good at.
Many of the big things are considered works of folk art and have been heritage-listed.
Some of them have even earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
Here are some of the most popular big things in Australia.
It is 16 metre high and was originally opened on the 15 of August 1971.
It was unveiled in 1988 by Australia’s most popular country music artist, Slim Dusty.
It is located in the Daintree village.
It stands about five meters tall and is two-and-a-half meters across.
Built in 1990, it entered the Guinness world record for the largest beer can anywhere in the world.
Visitors can climb to the top and look out through the Merino’s eyes to view the local area.
The Big Merino was officially opened on 20 September 1985.
The Big Lobster
The Big Lobster is located in the town of Kingston SE, South Australia.
It was intended to attract attention to the restaurant and visitor centre at which it is situated.
It was opened in December 1979.
The Giant Koala was erected in 1989.
Inside is a restaurant and souvenir shop.
This humorous attraction is a reference to the large crocodile population in the area.
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