Australia’s top 10 favourite Big Thing attractions revealed for 2020
Aussies love visiting the Big Things across the country, so much so that there’s a top 10 list to help plan your next adventure to see them.Australian travel site Wotif.com has announced the winners of their annual Uniquely Aussie Awards, touted as the guide to Australia’s most underrated gems. Last week we listed the winners of the best schnitty, potato scallop/cake and bowlo for 2020, but now for the big one, literally.
Australians are proudest of their Big Things which are consistently declared as national icons and where taking an obligatory selfie in front of them is a rite of passage. Our fascination with supersized versions of fruit, animals and household items has to be seen to be believed.
With international travel off the cards thanks to COVID-19, Aussies have opted for local destinations to get their immediate travel fix. What better way to support your local region, state and wider country than holidaying at home and finding some local gems.
New research from Wotif and YouGov revealed 70% of Aussies plan to take a road trip this year, with practically all people surveyed (92%) believing it’s the best way to discover local businesses and communities. From the capital cities to regional centres, it’s the underrated gems that 86% of Aussies agree make a local trip so great, with 40% loving Australia’s true-blue hospitality and a further 34% fond of the unique quirks you discover when holidaying at home.
Wotif Managing Director, Daniel Finch says 2020 has highlighted the incredible local hospitality and adventures that are available in our own backyard.
"The bowlo, fish and chip shop and Big Things may not be as far-flung as a trip overseas, but they sure are uniquely Aussie experiences that Aussies are privileged to have in this country. With summer in reach, many of these businesses need Australia’s support so for those that can, now is the time to start planning your next local trip."
Now for the 2020 winners…
2020 Best Big Things
WINNER: The Big Banana, Coffs Harbour, NSW
"An Australian icon, as many put it. Australia’s first Big Thing and one that continues to reinvent itself with its toboggan, laser tag arena and water park. Plus, you can’t go past those choc-covered bananas."
2. The Big Pineapple, Woombye, QLD
3. The Big Prawn, Ballina, NSW
4. The Big Merino, Goulburn, NSW
5. The Giant Koala, Dadswells Bridge, VIC
6. The Big Lobster, Kingston SE, SA
7. The Big Melon, Chinchilla, QLD
8. The Big Penguin, Penguin, TAS
9. The Big Rocking Horse, Gumeracha SA
10. The Big Golden Guitar, Tamworth, NSW
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