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At Beerwah in Queensland, this 11-metre-by-3.6-metre lawn mower has been cutting through tourism since 1974! Standing outside the Big Mower shop where visitors can purchase outdoor power equipment, this colossal grass-cutter is a quirky sculpture celebrating a family business that's been operating for multiple generations. The Big Mower is a Queensland institution and a beloved roadside attraction on the Sunshine Coast tourism circuit. This iconic Big Thing represents the ingenuity of regional entrepreneurs who recognized that bigger really is better when it comes to attracting road-weary travellers. The Big Mower has appeared in countless family holiday photos, becoming an essential stop on any Sunshine Coast road trip or Big Things Passport adventure. Whether you're exploring Queensland's coastal regions or collecting Big Things photos, this oversized grass-cutter delivers quirky charm and genuine Aussie roadside character.
Fun Fact
This Big Thing stands 11 metres tall and 3.6 metres wide--imagine the lawn you could mow with equipment this size! Built in 1974, it has become one of Queensland's most photographed Big Things and a true icon of the Sunshine Coast tourism region.
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