Big Kookaburra
Highlights
See a 5-metre-tall kookaburra sculpture in town centre
Explore 60 kookaburra-themed murals with a map from the Visitor Centre
Unique tribute to local history and community spirit in Kurri Kurri
Explore 60 kookaburra-themed murals with a map from the Visitor Centre
Unique tribute to local history and community spirit in Kurri Kurri
Overview
Perched on a tree trunk in the Hunter Valley town of Kurri Kurri, the Big Kookaburra was built in 2009 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the town's Hydro Aluminium.
Standing at almost 5 metres…
Perched on a tree trunk in the Hunter Valley town of Kurri Kurri, the Big Kookaburra was built in 2009 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the town's Hydro Aluminium.
Standing at almost 5 metres tall, the statue was created by sculptor Chris Fussell and can be found in Col Brown Rotary Park at the centre of the town. Kookaburras are also featured in each of the 60 murals found around Kurri Kurri, pick up a map at the Visitor Centre to find them all.