Quirky Australia
Big, bold, and wonderfully bizarre — welcome to the quirkiest corners of Australia!
From giant fruit statues and towering sheep to silo art masterpieces and delightfully weird attractions, Australia has a proud (and wonderfully quirky) tradition of celebrating the unexpected. Whether you’re road-tripping the outback or cruising down the coast, these famous structures and offbeat icons are what make exploring Australia so unique — and so much fun.
Explore my favourite highlights from Big Things of Australia, the ever-expanding Silo Art Trail, and a treasure trove of Weird & Whimsical Attractions — both indoors and out. These stops are full of character, charm, and plenty of photo-worthy moments to add a twist to your journey!
Big Things of Australia
Australia’s Silo Art Trail
Weird & Whimsical Attractions
Australia’s love affair with giant roadside icons began in the 1960s as a way to draw travelers off the highway and into small towns. Over time, these oversized sculptures became beloved landmarks — quirky symbols of local pride, nostalgia, and good old-fashioned Aussie humour.
What began as a single painted grain silo in a quiet Victorian town has grown into a nationwide open-air gallery. Towering over rural landscapes, these vibrant murals tell the stories of regional Australia through the eyes of talented street artists.
Beyond the big and the bold, Australia is full of delightfully odd and unexpected stops — from gnome-filled forests and UFO-themed playgrounds to eccentric roadside oddities. Whether indoors or outdoors, these attractions add whimsy, surprise, and unforgettable memories to any Aussie adventure.
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