When you think of Australia's biggest icons, fruit and vegetables might not be the first thing that comes to mind!
Cities from around the world all hold giant statues or oversized monuments, but how many countries can say that they hold a big pineapple or a big banana within one of their cities? Australia's big obsession with giant statues and sculptures began in the 1960's and has flourished over the last few decades, with these giant icons attracting thousands of tourists every year.
These big icons have their own following now, with many Australian's using these big icons as an excuse for a road trip, in order to grab an awesome selfie!
Check out Australia's biggest icons, ranging from fruit, to vegetables to animals!
The Big Pineapple, Queensland
Source: ABC
The Big Golden Guitar, New South Wales
Source: weekendnotes
The Big Banana, New South Wales
Source: nautilusresort.com.au
The Big Prawn, New South Wales
Source: News.com.au
The big Mango, Queensland
Source: life hacker Australia
Matilda the Kangaroo, Queensland
Source: The Gympie Times