Aussie Big Things Passport

Help Us Map Every Big Thing in Australia

We've tracked down over 150 oversized landmarks so far (and are working to ensure they're up to date and added to the map) — but we know there are more hiding in country towns, service stations, and front yards across the country. If you know of a Big Thing we're missing, this is your chance to put it on the map.

Why Your Contribution Matters

Every Big Thing has a story, and some of the best ones come from locals who've driven past them for years. Maybe it's a giant pineapple that's not on any list. Maybe it's a massive fish outside a bait shop that nobody's ever documented. Or maybe it's something so wonderfully weird that we can't believe we missed it.

The Aussie Big Things Passport is a community project at heart. The more Big Things we find, the more reasons people have to take the scenic route, stop in regional towns, and discover the places that make this country brilliantly bizarre.

Your submissions help us build the most comprehensive map of Australia's oversized landmarks — and every accepted submission gets credited to the person who found it. You're not just filling out a form, you're helping fellow road-trippers discover something new.

What Counts as a Big Thing?

  • It's big. We're talking oversized sculptures, statues, and structures that are notably larger than life. A 5-metre prawn counts. A slightly large garden gnome probably doesn't.
  • It's a landmark. It should be a recognisable feature of a town or location — something you'd pull over to see or take a photo with.
  • It's in Australia. Sorry, New Zealand. You're lovely, but this one's ours.
  • It's accessible. Visitors should be able to see it from a public road or visit it without trespassing. Private collections behind locked gates are interesting but not mappable.

Not sure if yours qualifies? Submit it anyway — we'd rather have too many leads than miss a hidden gem.

Submit a Big Thing

Know of a Big Thing we haven't listed? Tell us about it and we'll add it to the map. Takes about 2 minutes.

Your Details

So we can credit you as the discoverer

We'll only use this to follow up if we need more info

Big Thing Details

Tell us about it — what does it look like, where exactly is it, any history you know?

Did you drive past it? Hear about it from a local? See it on Google Maps?

Link to a photo if you have one (Google Maps, Flickr, your own site, etc.)

If you know the street address or can describe where it is, that helps us pin it on the map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my submission definitely be added?

We review every submission to make sure it meets our criteria. If it's a genuine Big Thing that's publicly accessible, there's a great chance it'll make the map. We'll email you either way.

I submitted one ages ago and haven't heard back — what's going on?

We're a small team and sometimes it takes a bit to verify locations and gather info. If it's been more than a couple of weeks, feel free to email us.

Can I submit a Big Thing that's been demolished or moved?

Absolutely. We're interested in the full history. If it's no longer standing, we'll mark it accordingly on the map so people know.

Do I need to include a photo?

Photos help a lot, but they're not required. A name and location is enough for us to track it down.

What if I'm not sure it's big enough?

Submit it. We'd rather sort through a few borderline cases than miss a hidden gem.