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.[1] On the evening of Australia Day 2014, a disused scenic lookout attraction was destroyed by fire.[2] In keeping with the plantation theme, banana-related products are shown or sold in the park which also has a souvenir shop and restaurant.[3] In January 2014, during the peak tourist season the Big Banana received close to 150,000 visitors.[4] The Big Banana has been a family owned business since it was open by Patrick Hughes in 1964.
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- ↑ About the Big Banana.
- ↑ Fire rips through Big Banana's lookout. The Coffs Coast Advocate (27 January 2014).
- ↑ www.dinkumweb.com.au, Dinkum Web Solutions -. The Big Banana Fun Park :: Gift Shop (en-US).
- ↑ White, Greg (1 February 2014). Big Banana shrugs off fire and declares business as usual. The Coffs Coast Advocate.