Our Map of the Month for October is the wonderfully illustrated Australia’s Big Things Map by UBD Gregory’s.
“One of the more cherishable peculiarities of Australians is that they like to build big things in the shape of other things. Give them a bale of chicken wire, some fibreglass and a couple pots of paint and they will make you, say, an enormous pineapple or strawberry or, as here, a lobster. Then they put a café and a gift shop inside, erect a big sign beside the highway…, then sit back and wait for the money to roll in.” – Bill Bryson, ‘Down Under’, 2000, Doubleday.
Dating back to the 1960s, there are currently hundreds of these giant sculptures dotted around the Country.
Holidaymakers and roadtrippers across Australia agree that any road trip should include a stop at one of the beloved Big Things. Whether it’s an oversized piece of fruit, an animal, sea creature, insect or other statue, Australia’s Big Things Map is here to help you create your ultimate checklist.
This folded sheet map details 75 of the country”s best giant novelties with a colourful and retro design. One side features a detailed map of Australia with an illustration of each Big Thing, and the other side includes the history and a few fun facts on each site, as well as a way to rate each oversized object you visit.
Australia’s Big Things Map is available now for £14.99.