As the biggest state in Australia, it just goes to follow that we like our big things in Western Australia. Big ram? Check. Big Prawn, you know we’ve got it. Here’s a list of the best big things in WA. We’ve even listed it in order from South to North if you want to make a road trip of finding the best big things in WA!
The Big Kangaroo
Okay so this one is in South Australia, but since it’s on the Western Australia border with South Australia, we’ll claim it for this article. A big red kangaroo holding a jar of vegemite is sure to delight the family. Be sure to stop by for the perfect photo op while on your trip across the Nullarbor.
A whale in Eucla? It might seem unlikely, but here you are! If you’re undertaking the drive across the Nullarbor from South Australia to Western Australia, you’ll pass by Eucla. This big whale by the side of the road in Eucla is the indication to veer off on a short drive to that coast where you can indulge in a spot of spectacular whale watching (June to August).
Did you know Summerstar Tourist Parks has a caravan park in Ceduna in South Australia?
“If you build it, they will come.” The owners of The Yummylicious Candy Shack, Belinda and Darrin Mcharge built this giant lollipop to attract tourists to Ravensthorpe. The town is close to Esperance and has now been home to the largest free-standing lollipop in the world since 2019.
If you’re travelling along the South Coast from Esperance to Albany, you will come across the world’s biggest snail. Constructed by local artist Peter Hill, the snail weighs over 700kg!
The big marron can be found between Denmark and Walpole along the South Coast Highway at Old Kent River Winery. If you head inside, you’ll find that the sculpture fits in well, as the café inside serves up delicious marron as one of their main courses!
The Big Orange, Harvey. Image: Harvey region
The Big Orange is situated in Harvey, about a 40 minute drive away from Bunbury. The large orange can be found high up on a 10-metre tower among the orchards of Harvey Fresh at Harvey River Estate. Climb on up to the viewing area inside the orange, where you can find out more information about the town of Harvey. Entry is just a gold coin donation with proceeds going to Telethon.
The Big Red Western Lobster, Dongara
Situated between Jurien Bay and Geraldton, the Big Western Rock Lobster in Dongara is a sight to behold! An ode to Dongara’s reputation as the “Rock Lobster capital of Australia”, the big red crustacean has many visitors stopping to climb up for a picture with the red lobster, and it’s not hard to see why!
An unusual sculpture, this water filled sphere can be found on the Geraldton Foreshore. Definitely worth a photo moment at sunset, different angles can give off interesting optical illusions such as seeing the scenery inverted! The Big Marble or “Horizon” was created by Lucy Humphrey and has been beloved by locals and is one of Geraldton’s most photographed icon!
The Big Banana, Carnarvon
Built by the same person who built the Big Banana in Queensland, Michael McEnvoy sought to recreate his success when he moved to Northam. The 10m high and 2 m wide banana is made out of fibreglass has since been sold to the Carnarvon Tourism Centre to promote Carnarvon’s iconic banana plantations. Don’t forget to take your picture with The Big Banana at Bumbak when stopping off for their award-winning preserves and ice creams.
Drive along “The Fruit Loop” in Carnarvon and you’ll pass by The Big Humpty Dumpty water tank. Sitting outside an abandoned fruit farm on the outskirts of town, a visit to Carnarvon isn’t complete without snapping a pic of the famous humpty.
Not to be confused with its counterpart in New South Wales, the Big Prawn in Exmouth pays homage to the region’s famous king prawns. Standing at 7m tall, the supersized prawn was constructed in 2004 by local Brian Paskins, this crustacean weighs over 2,000kg! Exmouth’s Big Prawn pays homage to the region’s famed tiger and king prawns. Recently donated to the Exmouth Council, you can find Exmouth’s Big Prawn outside the Ningaloo Visitor Centre.
A commemoration to the workers who have been part of Port Hedland’s mining history, The Big Wheelbarrow was constructed from a big dump truck tray! If you’ve ever seen them up close, you can just imagine how big this wheelbarrow is. Situated at the Port Hedland Visitor Centre, you can climb your way into the wheelbarrow for an impressive “Big” snap!
The Big Crocodile Head, Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park
If you’re anything like us, walking through the jaws of a giant saltwater crocodile is something you cannot pass up! This big crocodile head also functions as the entrance to the Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park in Broome. Pop in for the famous crocodile feedings and see these reptiles in action.
Erected in the 1980s, the World’s Tallest Bin in Kalgoorlie is an ongoing reminder to the locals not to litter. A hilarious 8m high structure, visitors to Kalgoorlie stop by for a pic simply to see it in person.
A list of Big Things simply isn’t complete with The Giant Ram in Wagin. The town is known for its prospering wool industry, and Bart the Ram is one of the towns major attractions. Standing at more than 9m tall, the Giant Ram in Wagin is the second largest ram in the southern hemisphere.
Take a “Big Things” road trip along the coast of Western Australia and see each of these structures in person. Summerstar Tourist Parks has 14 parks dotted along the coast that make for a great base to head out to explore Western Australia.
