Roadside oddity

Big Banana

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

The 1964 walk-through banana that kicked off Australia's big-things craze.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min

A giant banana beside the Pacific Highway at Coffs Harbour, built in 1964 within a working banana plantation setting. It is the classic photo stop and a handy break to stretch legs. Attractions on site are separate paid extras.

Good to know

  • Photo is free, rides and tours cost extra
  • Easy 10-minute stop from the highway
  • Trucks and caravans fit in the car park
Open
All year
Getting there
Pacific Highway frontage, large car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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