The Big Watermelon (Chinchilla)

Ranked and reviewed! 

We've gone to all the trouble to review and rank every BIG THING across Australia. We list the disappointment list, the disqualified list as well as the permanently closed list. We even have 50+ BIG THINGS that are not mentioned anywhere else! 

The Big Watermelon @ Chinchilla scored a whopping 83 points out of 100! It is amongst the TOP ranking and MOST ICONIC/IMPRESSIVE BIG THINGS list across the country. There are a few other 'BIG WATERMELONS' across the country, but the town of Chinchilla has gone to the effort of making sure this one is the BIGGEST and the most detailed. It even looks good enough to eat! It is definitely worth the drive if you're ticking the BIG THINGS off the bucket list. It is definitely easy to find and easy to park. It also lends itself for making great photos. 

 OVERALL SCORE of the BIG WATERMELON SLICE (CHINCHILLA)

83 / 100

Free? / Something to 'do' there? 

Yes it's Free / NO - Besides what the town of Chinchilla has to offer, there is just a basic playground for small children at the site. 

Size Score

(How Big is the BIG WATERMELON)

9/10

"Impressive-ness" Score (INITIAL IMPRESSIONS)

8/10

"Detail" Score

9/10

"Effort"  Score

(Can it easily be replicated?)

9/10

"Unique-ness" Score

(Compared to other Big Things)

5/10

"Satisfaction" Score (Worth the visit?)

9/10

"Access"  Score 

(Is it easily accessed for great photos?) 

9/10

Parking Friendly?

10/10 - 

Caravan / Camper Trailer Friendly Parking?

7/10

"Kid's Excitement" Score

8/10

Here are pictures of the BIG WATERMELON, in Chinchilla QLD in June 2023. 

Cross section/side view of the BIG Watermelon

You can see just how big it is - along side our long wheel based sprinter van.

Parking and finding the BIG Watermelon is easy. You won't miss it as you drive through the main town of Chinchilla. 

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