Roadside Attractions in Australia

A large kangaroo sculpture on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain

On a rural farm road in Western Australia, a full-size, electrified police call box with a big surprise inside.

In Tasmania's "Valley of Views," dozens of novelty mailboxes add a quirky element to the landscape.

A super-sized wheelbarrow that sits at the roadside.

Originally made for a fruit festival in the area in 1998 this was then erected outside the railway station and is now one of Australia’s iconic “Big Things” right at the side of the highway.

This restored station garage allows visitors to step back in time at this remote outpost on the Nullarbor Plain.

A 100-foot-tall mural in South Australia.

A roadside replica of the largest single piece of gold ever found in Western Australia.

A giant version of an Australian town's claim to fame: a cowbell said to be audible from miles away.

This salt lake in South Australia features seasonal color changes and its very own loch monster.

An oversized Van Gogh reproduction is one of three massive sunflower paintings across the globe.

Gnomes have taken over a rest stop on Australia's longest straight road.

One man’s legacy soars high on the wings of a miniature plane.

The 25-million-year-old cavities have perplexed people for decades.

You can climb to the top of the world's largest rocking horse.

From a distance, this statue of an eagle looks like a giant chicken on a stick.