Join the hunt for Queensland's big things

To showcase this Aussie passion, a special Monopoly: Big Things Australia board game now features some of our state’s most iconic large attractions. RACQ Roadside Assistance also appears on the board, and the game’s car token is a replica patrol vehicle.

To celebrate the launch of Monopoly: Big Things Australia, members have the chance to win a $5,000 travel package and one of 200 copies of the game.

To enter the RACQ Big Things Australia Monopoly Competition, upload an old or new photo of yourself at any of Queensland’s iconic ‘big things’ and tell us about your visit.

To help your hunt for a ‘big thing’ to photograph and include with your competition entry, here is a list of some standouts from around Queensland.

Start in Brisbane

Begin your adventure at South Bank with a ride on the Wheel of Brisbane, lifting you 60m above the city for sweeping river views.

Nearby, the Queensland Museum showcases prehistoric dinosaur displays, while just a short walk away at GOMA you’ll find one of Queensland’s newest large‑scale artworks, The Big Hose – a playful and imaginative public installation blending storytelling, culture and fun.

As you head north past Gympie, stop to greet Matilda the Kangaroo, the beloved 1982 Commonwealth Games mascot now standing proudly near Traveston.

Sunshine Coast Icons

A trip up the coast isn’t complete without visiting the legendary Big Pineapple at Woombye. This 16m heritage icon now boasts a wildlife park, high ropes course, zip‑lining and a local distillery – making it a stop worthy of every self‑respecting Queenslander at least once in their life.

Continue on to the colourful, character‑filled Banana Bender Pub at Aussie World before heading to Noosaville to meet Pelican Pete, the town’s much‑photographed big pelican stationed by the riverfront.

Travelling north

At 7m tall, the Big Rum Bottle signals your arrival at the iconic Bundaberg Rum Distillery and provides the perfect photo opportunity.

In Hervey Bay, famous for its humpback whale visitors, you’ll encounter Nala, a striking 22‑tonne breaching whale sculpture installed in 2012 outside the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery. At more than 8m tall and carved from ironbark timber and stainless steel, Nala is a tribute to one of the region’s beloved humpbacks.

The Big Easel in Emerald.

Inland surprises

Queensland’s interior is dotted with delightful oddities, each celebrating local history, wildlife or legend:

• The Big Watermelon, Chinchilla
  A juicy nod to the region’s melon‑growing heritage.
• William the Big Northern Hairy‑Nosed Wombat, Thallon
  A tribute to one of the world’s rarest marsupials.
• Banana the Bullock, Banana
  A bovine clue to the town’s name.
• The Big Meat Ant, Augathella
  A proud tribute to the local rugby league team’s mascot – go the Meat Ants!
• The Big Easel, Emerald
  A 25m easel holding a re‑creation of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers – a surreal blend of art and outback charm.
• The Big Peanut, Kingaroy
  A 3.4m, 450kg metal sculpture added in 2021.

The Golden Gumboot in Tully.

Tropical treasures

As you move further north, you’ll discover:

• The Big Cane Toad, Sarina
  Affectionately known as ‘Buffy’, this larger‑than‑life amphibian sits proudly on the Bruce Highway.
• The Big Cassowary, Mission Beach
  A vibrant sculpture paying homage to the region’s endangered rainforest bird.
• The Big Gumboot, Tully
  A towering boot marking Tully’s claim as one of Australia’s wettest towns, complete with a viewing platform and a bonus Big Tree Frog.

The Great Barrier Reef
Stretching from the Torres Strait to north of Bundaberg, its scale earns it a place on any list of Queensland’s biggest icons – and a natural inclusion on the Monopoly board.

The Big Mango near Bowen.

Prehistoric giants

Queensland’s dinosaur trail is a highlight for lovers of paleontology and outback adventure.

Winton’s wonders

Winton’s Australian Age of Dinosaurs museum features life‑size replicas of dinosaurs that once roamed the region.

Cooper the Titanosaur, Eromanga

Australia’s largest dinosaur discovery, Cooper is an enormous reconstruction based on local fossil finds.

Hughie the Muttaburrasaurus, Hughenden

A life‑size skeletal replica of the iconic Queensland dinosaur, complemented by “Mutt,” a full‑bodied fibreglass version around town.

Underwater Giants, Richmond

Kronosaurus Korner showcases Australia’s most impressive marine reptile discoveries, including an 11m life‑size replica of Kronosaurus queenslandicus outside the museum.

Krys the Crocodile, Normanton

A full‑size replica of an 8m crocodile reportedly taken from the Norman River in the 1950s – a vivid reminder of the giants that once lurked in northern waters.