The Big Galah

Towering above the small rural Australian service town of Kimba lies The Big Galah. Built by the Venning family in 1993, the big bird is situated in prime position overlooking the busy Eyre Highway. The structure took 18 months to complete and is one of many 'Big Things' which are situated across the country, often in remote towns as a means of gathering interest and putting their places on the map. 

The Big Galah sits at an impressive 8 metres tall and 2.5 metres wide. It weighs a hefty 2.3 tonnes and is made from a combination of fibreglass and metal rods to maintain the structure. In 2021 the sculpture was freshened up with a pink coat of paint, restoring it to being an eye-catching landmark to passers-by. The galah, also known as the pink and grey cockatoo, is a species of bird found throughout Australia and the distinct colours make it a familiar sight. It is one of the most common cockatoos found in Australia.

Kimba is known for being the point exactly halfway as the crow flies across Australia, between Perth on the west and Sydney on the east coast. There is a large information sign just along the road from the Big Galah which gives information about the town of Kimba.