About Big Pineapple
The Big Pineapple is a heritage-listed 16-metre fibreglass pineapple structure and agri-tourism attraction at Woombye on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Opened in 1971 to showcase the region's pineapple industry, it is one of Australia's most famous 'Big Things'. The site includes the pineapple structure, plantation train, wildlife encounters, food and retail precinct, and event spaces set on former pineapple farmland.
Visitors guide
Visitors can see the 16-metre Big Pineapple structure and climb inside for views, explore surrounding farmland and rainforest grounds, ride the heritage plantation train, visit Wildlife HQ zoo with native and exotic animals, enjoy TreeTop Challenge zipline and high ropes, sample local produce at cafes and the Pineapple Village, browse souvenir shops, and attend markets and events in an open, family-friendly precinct.
Key highlights
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16-metre fibreglass Big Pineapple structure with interior viewing platform
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Plantation Train ride through former pineapple fields and rainforest
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Wildlife HQ Zoo with native and exotic animals
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TreeTop Challenge zipline and high ropes course
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Local produce tasting, cafes and gift shops
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Heritage-listed icon of Australia's Big Things
History of Big Pineapple
Opened on 15 August 1971 by Bill and Lyn Taylor as an agri-tourism venture to promote Queensland's pineapple industry. The 16-metre structure was built to attract visitors to plantation tours and was expanded with train rides, restaurants and attractions through the 1970s-1980s. Listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2009 as an important example of roadside Big Things and tourism history.
Culture & Context
Iconic symbol of Sunshine Coast tourism and Queensland's agricultural heritage, representing the region's pineapple farming identity. One of Australia's most recognised 'Big Things' and a longstanding family tourism landmark featured in national tourism promotion.
Route
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