Big Banana, Tourist attraction in Coffs Harbour, Australia
The Big Banana is an amusement park in Coffs Harbour centered on a large walk-through banana sculpture surrounded by working banana plantations. The site features multiple rides including water slides and other attractions spread across its grounds.
The site was founded in 1964 by two American businessmen and became Australia's first major roadside landmark of its kind. It marked the beginning of a tradition of oversized sculptures that would later appear at many locations across the country.
The name reflects the region's long history of banana farming, which has shaped the local landscape and economy. Walking through the grounds, visitors see banana plantations everywhere and understand how central this crop is to the area's identity.
The park is open daily except Christmas and offers various passes for different activities and attractions on the grounds. Visitors should plan for several hours to explore the different areas and try multiple rides.
The grounds house one of the continent's largest indoor slides, an unexpected feature in a tropical fruit growing area. This slide was specifically designed to complement the water attractions and draws visitors seeking a different kind of thrill.
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