Australia‘s obsession with oversized roadside attractions is a quirky national tradition worth experiencing. This love affair with Big Things started in the 1960s, with early icons like the Big Scotsman in South Australia and the Big Banana in New South Wales. Initially, they were designed as marketing tools to grab the attention of passing motorists and encourage them to stop and spend money. Over the decades, they’ve evolved from simple marketing gimmicks into landmarks that are now a much-loved part of Australian travel culture. I was determined to introduce my wife to this peculiar Aussie tradition.
Our first drive was a short 125km hop to…