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The Big Pineapple, Sunshine Coast

How does the Big Pineapple compare to the Big Prawn? The Big Strawberry? The Big Nut and Bolt? or the Big Koalas? Well it could be BIGGER. The Big Pineapple is one of the most iconic and well known, most advertised "Big THING" in Australia. After seeing over 700+ Big things - it definitely is impressive but it could be Bigger! The Big pineapple scored high on detail and 'effort '. It also out-ranks the BIG PINEAPPLE of Ballina, NSW by over 10 points and it gained a BIG Scored in the Kid's favourite category too. 

 OVERALL SCORE of the BIG PINEAPPLE (Sunshine Coast, QLD)

80 / 100

Free? / Something to 'do' there? 

Yes, it's Free /  But the attraction has an entry fee

Size Score

(How Big is the Pineapple?)

7/10 !

"Impressive-ness" Score

7/10!

"Detail" Score

9/10

"Effort"  Score

(Can it easily be replicated?)

9/10

"Unique-ness" Score

(Compared to other Big Things)

8/10

"Satisfaction" Score (Worth the visit?)

9/10

"Access"  Score 

(Is it easily accessed for great photos?) 

9/10

Parking Friendly? Caravan / Camper Trailer Friendly? 

8/10

Easily located?

8/10 

You'll need to follow the GPS to the Big Pineapple Attraction. If you're cruising past on the main highway, there is no where to stop. You'll need to take the correct exit from the right direction to enter the carpark to see the Big Pineapple properly. It is situated out the front and no entry fee is required if you are just there for the photo. 

"Kid's Excitement" Score

6/10 

See photos of 700+ Big Things below!! Across Australia!

We have ranked and scored 700+ Big things across Australia, including the Big Pineapple. We have listed 100+ Big things that were not listed/mentioned anywhere else. Our library has the most comprehensive collection of photos, from different angles and the most up-to-date information on closed and permanently removed sites. 

Above and Below: You can see the Big Pineapple of the Sunshine Coast next to the TV Magic "Bus" 

You don't have to enter the attraction to grab a photo; however the attraction has plenty of rides and entertainment for the whole family. You can also see the BIG Macadamia Nut and do a High Ropes course which is next door to the Big Pineapple

Did you know? The Big Pineapple has been around since 1971 and is approximately 2 storeys talls.