The Big Banana is a tourist attraction and amusement park in the city of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The grounds of the park are set amongst a banana plantation, featuring a large walk-through banana. Built in 1964, it was one of Australia's first Big Things. Other attractions include a downhill toboggan ride, ice skating rink, a water park and the World of Bananas educational experience. Plantation tours are also available. On the evening of Australia Day 2014, a disused scenic lookout attraction was destroyed by fire. In keeping with the plantation theme, banana-related products are shown or sold in the park which also has a souvenir shop and restaurant. In January 2014, during the peak tourist season the Big Banana received close to 150,000 visitors. The Big Banana has been a family owned business since it was open by Patrick Hughes in 1964.
The original Big Banana has been copied by the Big Bananas at Carnarvon, Western Australia.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Banana
Official Website https://bigbanana.com/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheBigBanana
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Email fun@bigbanana.com
Phone +61 2 6652 4355
Address 351 Pacific HWY, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Coordinates -30°16'29.356" N 153°8'2.083" E