Big Kookaburra
Big Kookaburra
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Beat5rixSydney
Sydney, Australia279 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Australia is a bit ‘obsessed’ with big sculptures, some are great, others not so.
The big Kookaburra is gorgeous, a real landmark in the midst of Kurri Kurri. You can’t miss it, stop over, relax in the lovely little park and take some photos. It’s worth it!
The big Kookaburra is gorgeous, a real landmark in the midst of Kurri Kurri. You can’t miss it, stop over, relax in the lovely little park and take some photos. It’s worth it!
Written 26 May 2021
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Anita T
Forster, Australia11,760 contributions
July 2020
I wake up to the sounds of the laughing Kookaburras most mornings so have a soft spot for these lovely birds.
I am not usually fond of big things representing communities as they tend to be rather tacky but this sculpture is rather impressive. Made from scrap sheet aluminum and steel. It stands 4.5 metres high and is rather impressive. The rest of the park is also very beautiful with well tended flower gardens, a rotunda, war memorial, and a tribute to the coal workers of the district.
Well worth a visit as there is plenty of parking and even a handy amenities block.
I am not usually fond of big things representing communities as they tend to be rather tacky but this sculpture is rather impressive. Made from scrap sheet aluminum and steel. It stands 4.5 metres high and is rather impressive. The rest of the park is also very beautiful with well tended flower gardens, a rotunda, war memorial, and a tribute to the coal workers of the district.
Well worth a visit as there is plenty of parking and even a handy amenities block.
Written 2 August 2020
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,674 contributions
July 2020
This sculpture of a very oversized was apparently a gift to the town of Kurri Kurri to mark the 40th anniversary of the Austral aluminium smelter. As Kurri Kurri appears to be obsessed with kookaburra's it seems appropriate. That said it sits in the park and overlooks the area. The park is a nice place to visit and the kookaburra is worth a visit and a photo.
Written 15 July 2020
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Teresa C
Metro Manila, Philippines1,563 contributions
June 2020
This was an amusing stop over! Settled in a pleasant sloping park, this bird sits proudly looking over and guarding the town.
Written 23 June 2020
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simon
Kurri Kurri, Australia3 contributions
Nov 2019
Lovely sounds of the birds in the lovely surrounds of the park.
l had a wonderful time just l sat in the park.
l had a wonderful time just l sat in the park.
Written 7 February 2020
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thetravelbuddha
Sydney, Australia359 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Yes it's a big bird.. Does life get any better than this.. I don't think so. If you have nothing better to do in Kurri Kurri ( and you won't) worth a visit
Written 25 December 2019
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S0phia
Glasgow, UK118 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Cute kookaburra to kill time on a road trip, not that exciting but nice to say you've seen and get a picture of.
He's made of aluminium and well kept.
He's made of aluminium and well kept.
Written 29 October 2019
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Pennypenguin2014
Coffs Harbour, Australia98 contributions
Aug 2019
He is really well made and easy to find, if you are a BIG things fan then he is a must see. Really nicely painted and maintained.
Written 7 August 2019
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Beryl R
Greater Sydney, Australia209 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
At some 5 metres tall this is a very impressive depiction of a kookaburra. Made from old car parts it nevertheless is a great work of art. I suggest you view it from different angles close up and from across the street.
Written 25 May 2019
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Angie Stern-Lynch 👫
Newcastle, Australia2,935 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Really nice spot .....clean and tidy park with a Huge kookaburra, I think made out of tin with great colors ,cool spot for kids to see.
Very clever Muriel’s around.
Very clever Muriel’s around.
Written 10 March 2019
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easart
Sydney, Australia
what is the exact address to the kurri kurri kookaburra?
Ray B
Ingham, Australia212 contributions
the kookaburra is just through the main st after roudabout the park is straight ahaed turn left at hotel then first right the park is on right the kookaburra is behind toiley block in park..
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