The Giant Koala
Popular tourist destination and a 14-meter tall memorial to Sam the koala.

๐Ÿ“œ Iconic 14-meter tall bronze koala sculpture, weighing 12 tons.
๐Ÿ” Completed in 1989, renamed in 2009 as a memorial to Sam the koala.

Why Go

๐Ÿจ One of Australiaโ€™s iconic 'Big Things'
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Historically offered souvenirs inside
๐Ÿฆ’ Nearby native and farm animal zoo

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ Shop inside the koala closed as of August 2023

Tips

๐Ÿ“ Located on Western Highway in Dadswells Bridge, between Melbourne and Adelaide.

Last updated 9 days ago

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