About Krys the Savannah King
Krys the Savannah King is an 8.63-metre life-size replica of the largest saltwater crocodile ever recorded, located in Normanton in the Shire of Carpentaria, Queensland. The statue commemorates Krys, an 8.63m crocodile shot on the Norman River in July 1957 by Krystina Pawlowski. Erected in the town centre, it serves as an iconic roadside attraction and photo stop on the Savannah Way, representing the region's crocodile heritage and outback identity.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an outdoor, life-size crocodile statue displayed in the centre of Normanton on Landsborough Street. The 8.63-metre fibreglass replica is set on flat, open ground with interpretive signage explaining the story of Krys. The site is an open-air photo stop surrounded by town shops and heritage buildings, with no enclosed structure to enter. Visitors can walk around the statue, read information panels and take photographs.
Key highlights
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8.63-metre life-size replica of the largest recorded saltwater crocodile
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Commemorates Krys, shot on the Norman River in July 1957
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Iconic photo stop on the Savannah Way in central Normanton
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Interpretive signage detailing the history and measurements of the original crocodile
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Located near Normanton's heritage precinct and Gulflander railway station