# Big Potato, Robertson

> A giant potato on the Illawarra Highway, celebrating the rich volcanic soils of the Robertson plateau where potatoes were long a major crop.

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

A giant potato on the Illawarra Highway, celebrating the rich volcanic soils of the Robertson plateau where potatoes were long a major crop. A good quick photo stop before the descent to the coast.

- **Nearest town:** Robertson, New South Wales
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -34.5880, 150.5980

## Good to know

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

## Nearby

- [Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-fitzroy-falls/) – 12 km
- [Minnamurra Rainforest, Budderoo National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-minnamurra-rainforest/) – 13 km
- [Hampden Bridge, Kangaroo Valley](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hampden-bridge-kangaroo-valley/) – 17 km
- [Kiama Blowhole](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-kiama-blowhole/) – 26 km

## FAQs

### Where is Big Potato, Robertson?

Big Potato, Robertson is in Robertson, New South Wales, at GPS -34.5880, 150.5980.

### What is there to see near Big Potato, Robertson?

Places worth a stop nearby: Fitzroy Falls, Morton National Park (12 km), Minnamurra Rainforest, Budderoo National Park (13 km), Hampden Bridge, Kangaroo Valley (17 km) and Kiama Blowhole (26 km).

### When is the best time to visit Big Potato, Robertson?

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