NSW


 * BIG TRIPPERS NSW JOURNEY ​**

**Big Trout ** After traveling from Wodonga to Adaminaby for 262km and approximatley 3.5hours, our first attraction a 'Big Trout', is a fibreglass model located in Adaminaby, New South Wales, a popular fishing spot for trout. It stands at 10 metres and weighs 2.5 tonnes. It was built by a local artist and fiherman, Andy Lomnici. Andi Lomnici used a frozen trout as a guide and built the final work in fibreglass over mesh and a steel frame.

Our resting spot for 2 nights will be Rainbow Pines Tourist Park, situated on the shores of Lake Eucumbene, Adaminaby in the Snowy Mountains of NSW. This Tourist Park has breathtaking scenery. There is an onsite shop which is stocked with basics such as bread, milk, bacon, butter etc. The shop also has a large selection of fishing tackle and bait. **Big Merino** The second attraction on our journey, approximatley 255km and 3hours away, is the 'Big Merino' a 15 metre tall concrete Merino sheep (a type of sheep that is drought tolerant). It is located in Goulburn, NSW, Australia. Nicknamed "Rambo' by locals, the Big Merino contains a gift shop on the ground floor and a wool display on the second floor. The Big Merino was officially opened on 20 September 1945. In 1992 the Hume Highway bypassed Goulburn, which resulted in a loss of 40 busloads of tourists to the Big Marino complex per day. On 26 May 2007, the Big merino moved to a location closer to the Hume Highway to increase visitor numbers and is now located near the freeway interchange at a service station.



After vising the Big Merino, we wil be staying 2 nights at the Big 4 Caravan Park called the Governors Hill Carapark in Goulburn, NSW. The site will have access to first class facilities including spotlessly clean amenities, laundy, camp kitchen and BBQ area. There is also store kiosk.

**Golden Guitar** The Golden Guitar located in Tamworth, NSW is the next stop after travelling 430km and approximatley 5hours. It stands approximatley 12 meters high and weighs over 500kg. It is constructed out of fiberglass and wood, with steel reinforcements. It was was erected in front of the famous Longyard Hotel on the Sydn ey Road in 1988. It was unveiled by Australia's most popular country music artist, Slim Dusty. Its location in Tamworth is symbolic of the city's recognition and celebration of Australian country music, and its artists. An award ceremony takes place every year where miniature Golden Guitars are given as awards to artists and musicians in recognition of their achievements and contributions in the genre of country music. An estimated 3.6 million photographs have been taken of the site since its opening.

We are staying this time for 2 nights at the Paradise Tourist Park (another Big 4 Caravan Park). This park has quality facilities that are kept meticulously clean. The large BBQ area is ideal for groups and new friends to gather beside the inground pool. The Park featyres several amenities blocks, laundry, camp kitchen and plenty of riverside space to walk and enjoy the peace. The Tamworth CBD is a short walk from The Park.


 * Big Banana** 300km and approximately 3.5 hours away from The Golden Guitar in Tamworth is the Big Banana, Coffs Harbour, NSW. It consists of a large building in the shape of a banana. Banana related products are shown or sold, and the grounds of the building are a banana plantation, a souvenier shop and restaurant. Built in 1964, it was one of the first of Australia's Big Things.

The Caravan Park here is set amongst 10 acres of shady trees and is just a short stroll to the beach with great fishing. Caravan or tent sites, situated amidst tropical, bird filled gardens. Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Childrens Playground, Games Room, BBQ and Convenience Store are all located on site. We will be staying here for 1 night before moving on to Queensland and The Big Attractions there.