About Big Orange
The Big Orange is a 10-metre-high novelty structure located on South Western Highway in Harvey, Western Australia, within the Shire of Harvey about 140 kilometres south of Perth. Built in 1969 to promote the region's citrus industry, it is one of Australia's Big Things. The hollow fibreglass orange features an internal viewing platform and souvenir shop, serving as a roadside landmark and photo stop celebrating Harvey's history as a major orange-producing district.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large, hollow fibreglass orange situated beside the South Western Highway in a rural setting surrounded by farmland and orchards. The exterior is accessible for photography at any time. Inside, a staircase leads to a small viewing platform at the top and a ground-level area that has operated as a souvenir and produce shop selling local citrus and gifts. The site is a brief roadside stop rather than a large complex.
Key highlights
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10-metre-high fibreglass replica orange - one of Australia's Big Things
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Internal staircase and viewing platform inside the structure
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Roadside photo opportunity on South Western Highway
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Souvenir and local produce shop at the base
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Landmark celebrating Harvey's citrus-growing heritage
History of Big Orange
Constructed in 1969 by the Harvey Tourist Bureau to promote Harvey's citrus industry. The 10-metre high, 8-metre diameter fibreglass structure was built at a time when Harvey was a major orange-producing district in Western Australia and became an early example of Australia's novelty Big Things roadside attractions.
Culture & Context
Serves as a community landmark and symbol of Harvey's agricultural identity and citrus heritage. It is recognised as part of Australia's collection of Big Things and remains a well-known roadside tourist icon for the South West region.
Route
| By air | Fly to Perth Airport, then drive south approximately 140 km via Forrest Highway and South Western Highway. |
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