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The Big Merino, Goulburn, NSW

We saw a number of “big” attractions while driving around Australia, a few of whose pictures I’ll be posting here.

According to the visitnsw.com website:

The 'World's Biggest Merino' is a three storey structure of concrete and steel measuring 15.2 metres high and 18 metres long. This monument was built in 1985 as a celebration of the Goulburn and surrounding district's fine wool industry. It is an impressive life-like model of 'Rambo', a stud ram from the local property 'Bullamallita'.

This unique 'big' attraction is located just off Goulburn's southern exit and stands proud as a symbol of Goulburn - 'the Fine Wool Capital of the World'. The Big Merino houses a permanent exhibition on the 200 year history of wool in Australia.

Exotic, posted earlier:

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George McCarten09-Apr-2023 00:38
No missing that landmark!
Danad07-Apr-2023 14:35
Big for sure and kitsch a lot ! ... But a stunning Merino impossible to miss on the road.
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carabias07-Apr-2023 13:48
Wonderful composition and location! V
Fong Lam07-Apr-2023 08:41
Wow, great shot of this imposing ram....a cool image! V
Charlene Ambrose07-Apr-2023 07:01
Wow. That would be hard to miss! I wonder, like Philip, if it is still there. V
Philip Game07-Apr-2023 06:51
We passed through Goulburn barely 2 weeks ago (by coach) but didn't catch sight of this classic Aussie kitsch. Hope it is still there, somewhere, possibly bypassed by today's highways.
Julie Oldfield07-Apr-2023 02:08
It is an eye catching display. An interesting combination of objects in this composition. V
Raymond Ma07-Apr-2023 01:27
Now he is a show stopper! The wool industry must still be thriving. V
Nick Paoni06-Apr-2023 23:36
Too bad he isn't real, since he could keep the country in sweaters for quite a while.
Dennis Hoyne06-Apr-2023 23:36
A very unusual building. A cool shot!
LynnH06-Apr-2023 22:52
Wow!!! What a buge and strange creation. Very cool photo. V
Richard Chu06-Apr-2023 22:38
That is huge! Very well composed. V
hayl06-Apr-2023 20:27
Good grief that is one very big ram. You probably could see it for miles.
Allan Jay06-Apr-2023 19:05
Great find!
victorswan06-Apr-2023 18:11
wow What a great photo such a huge beast must have been wonderful to see beautifully captured BV
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal06-Apr-2023 17:19
Great image of this big merino. V
Tom Munson06-Apr-2023 17:15
WOW, that's impressive.
Jeff Real06-Apr-2023 17:03
This is so amazing!
What a find and such a memorable look at this!
V
larose forest photos06-Apr-2023 17:02
Pretty imposing, but fun. Great shot of this roadside attraction. V
janescottcumming06-Apr-2023 16:28
You could make a lot of sweaters with all the wool from that guy. A fun “big” attraction. V
globalgadabout06-Apr-2023 16:28
at a guess this might be a good location to shop for a new jumper..