The Big Banana, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
S 30° 16.488 E 153° 08.034
56J E 512878 N 6650756
John Landi, a local banana plantation farmer built 'The Big Banana' to draw more customers to his fruit stall on the Pacific Highway just north of Coffs Harbour in 1964.
Waymark Code: WMV3D4
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/16/2017
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It is thought to be the reason why Australia is so "Big Things" obsessed.
Apart from buying bananas, there is tours through the plantation, and MANY activities for the children and athletic.
Things to see, and do include:
* Cafe & Gifts
* Candy Kitchen
* Cheesemaking Workshop
* Ice Skating
* Laser Tag
* Mini Golf
* Theatre & Tours
* Toboggan run
* Water Park
** Prices will be as of February, 2017 **
Also, the 'local' Opal Centre has come onto this site, which has a great display, and gemstones for sales.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
* Cafe & Gifts: 8 am - 6 pm
* Candy Kitchen: 9 am - 4.30pm
* Cheesemaking Workshop: 9am - 5pm
* Ice Skating: 1.30 pm - 3pm; other times also
* Laser Tag: various - see website
* Mini Golf: 9 am - 4.30pm
* Theatre & Tours
* Toboggan run: 10am - 4pm
* Water Park: 11.45 am - 1.15 pm; 1.45 pm - 3.15 pm
Admission Prices:
Walk around - Free
Ice Skating: $14.50
Laser Tag: 1 Mission: $9.90; 2=$18; 3 Missions $25
Mini Golf: 18 holes - $12; 36 Holes - $16
Toboggan: 1 ride - $6; 2 rides - $10
Water Park: $19.50; Family (2A/2C) - $66
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation
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