# The Big Banana

> Opened in 1964 beside the Pacific Highway, this giant yellow banana is often counted as the first of Australia's Big Things.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-banana/

Opened in 1964 beside the Pacific Highway, this giant yellow banana is often counted as the first of Australia's Big Things. It marks the heart of the area's banana-growing history and has a small fun park.

- **Nearest town:** Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -30.2845, 153.1160

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-coffs-harbour-to-byron-bay/)

## Nearby

- [Big Banana](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-banana-coffs-harbour/) – 1 km
- [Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-muttonbird-island/) – 4 km
- [Bellingen](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-bellingen/) – 28 km
- [Dorrigo Skywalk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-dorrigo-skywalk/) – 38 km

## FAQs

### Where is The Big Banana?

The Big Banana is in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, at GPS -30.2845, 153.1160.

### Which road trips pass The Big Banana?

The Big Banana is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse.

### What is there to see near The Big Banana?

Places worth a stop nearby: Big Banana (1 km), Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl) (4 km), Bellingen (28 km) and Dorrigo Skywalk (38 km).

### When is the best time to visit The Big Banana?

The most pleasant months are usually February–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)