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Australia's FIRST Big Thing! This magnificent 13-metre fibreglass banana in Coffs Harbour has been turning heads since 1964, when American entrepreneur John Landi built it in just three months. The Big Banana started the entire 'Big Things' phenomenon that's now spawned over 150 giant attractions across Australia, making it the granddaddy of all roadside attractions. Located on the New South Wales mid-north coast, this iconic Big Thing welcomes road trip enthusiasts, families, and tourism devotees exploring the Coffs Harbour region. The Big Banana represents the genius of novelty marketing and tourism innovation--a simple, oversized fruit that captured imaginations and inspired countless imitations. For anyone collecting Big Things across Australia or exploring the NSW coast, the Big Banana is the essential pilgrimage site where it all began. This legendary attraction combines shopping, dining, and family entertainment facilities around its iconic fruit, making it a complete road trip destination on the Pacific Highway.
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The Big Banana contains enough concrete to build 3 standard houses--demonstrating the massive engineering required. Over 10 million visitors have visited the attraction since 1964, making it Australia's most-visited roadside sculpture. Coffs Harbour is located in Australia's banana-growing region, making the Big Banana a fitting agricultural tribute. The sculpture inspired the creation of 150+ copycat Big Things across Australia.
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