Australia's 'Big Things'

A Guide to the Northern Territory’s Big Things

The Northern Territory is best known for its breathtaking natural scenery and First Nations history, but you’ll also find some of Australia’s most intriguing Big Things when travelling through the Top End. The majority of Big Things in the NT are inspired by the local wildlife, while several also pay homage to the 65,000-year-old culture…

25 October 2024ByTobias Handke

Australian Capital Territory

A Guide to the ACT’s Big Things

When most people mention the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) there are generally two things that come to mind—Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial. We’re here to inform you there’s a lot more going on in Australia’s capital, especially when it comes to the ACT’s collection of Big Things. There’s a surprisingly impressive range of…

23 October 2024ByTobias Handke

Tasmania

A Guide to Tasmania’s Big Things

The latest piece in our series focusing on Australia’s Big Things takes a look at the giant sculptures and statues found throughout Tasmania. Despite being Australia’s smallest state, there’s a surprising number of Big Things dotted around the Apple Isle. Due to its size, it’s super easy to jump in the car and spend a…

8 October 2024ByTobias Handke

Western Australia

A Guide to Western Australia’s Big Things

Our search for each state’s wildest and wackiest Big Things continues. Having already written about our favourite Big Things you can visit in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, it’s time to head West. Western Australia has a healthy supply of Big Things worth discovering, including the Big Camera in Meckering and The…

18 September 2024ByTobias Handke

Victoria

A Guide to Victoria’s Big Things

If you’re a born and bred Aussie, you know we have an unexplained obsession with Big Things. Having already covered the biggest and best Big Things you can visit in South Australia and Queensland, it’s time to discover what large monuments and statues Victoria has to offer. Whether it’s the Big Koala or the Big…

12 August 2024ByTobias Handke

Queensland

A Guide to Queensland’s Big Things

When it comes to weird and wonderful tourist attractions, Australia has an abundance of unique things to check out, especially when it comes to the country’s obsession with Big Things. There’s no rhyme or reason why we’ve embraced these wacky structures, but every state has them, with over 150 littered across the nation. We’ve already…

14 July 2024ByTobias Handke

South Australia