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Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster)

Kingston SE, South Australia, Australia
Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster) in Kingston SE, South Australia
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Size17 m (56 ft)
Built1979
TypeGiant animals

A 17 m steel-and-fibreglass spiny lobster known as Larry, built to lure travellers to a restaurant and visitor centre. Completed in 1979, it remains one of the most recognisable of Australia's Big Things.

Where is Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster)?

Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster) is in Kingston SE, South Australia, Australia. GPS: -36.82380, 139.86320.

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Where is Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster)?

Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster) is in Kingston SE, South Australia, Australia. Its GPS position is -36.82380, 139.86320. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster)?

17 m (56 ft)

When was Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster) built?

Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster) dates from 1979.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Big Lobster (Larry the Lobster)?

The closest on our map are Big Rocking Horse in Gumeracha (about 148 miles away as the crow flies), Big Galah in Kimba (about 321 miles away as the crow flies), Big Ned Kelly in Glenrowan (about 353 miles away as the crow flies).

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