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The Big Prawn — Attraction in West Ballina

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The Big Prawn
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Westower Tavern
89-93 Kalinga St, West Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
Northern Rivers Seafood
480 River St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
Tavola Restaurant Bar
1 Ronan Pl, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
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Chaparral Motel
486 River St, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
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471 River Street (Formally lot3 Pacific Highway), Next to Toyota, West Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
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The Big Prawn

507 River St, West Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
4.3(491)
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attractions: , restaurants: Westower Tavern, Northern Rivers Seafood, Tavola Restaurant Bar
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+61 2 6618 5600
Website
discoverballina.com.au

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Nearby restaurants of The Big Prawn

Westower Tavern

Northern Rivers Seafood

Tavola Restaurant Bar

Westower Tavern

Westower Tavern

4.2

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Northern Rivers Seafood

Northern Rivers Seafood

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Tavola Restaurant Bar

Tavola Restaurant Bar

4.7

(13)

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4.3
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5.0
22w

We stopped by The Big Prawn in Ballina, NSW, and it was a fun experience. This giant prawn sculpture is a popular roadside attraction and a great spot for a photo op.

Highlights:

Iconic Landmark: The Big Prawn is a recognizable landmark and a great spot for a quirky photo. Food: The adjacent cafe serves seafood and other local specialties.

Tips:

Take a Photo: It's a great spot for a fun and quirky phot Try the Seafood: The adjacent cafe serves fresh seafood, so be sure to try some.

Rating Breakdown:

Attraction: 4/5 Gift Shop: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Overall Experience: 4/5

Recommendation:

The Big Prawn is a fun and quirky roadside attraction that's worth a stop if you're driving through Ballina. Take a photo and try some local seafood. It's a great spot to break up...

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5.0
2y

I'm not sure what a doctor is that fixes jaws is, maybe a maliofaxial surgery guy (or girl, women can be surgeons too) but I'll tell you what, I need one because when I saw the big prawn my jaw literally hit the floor. If you're Shania Twain type operator who ain't impressed by much, get ready to have your socks BLOWN off. The sheer size of the prawn is probably on par with the colossas of Rhodes or the hanging gardens of Babylon (flexing my rich historical knowledge, soz) and it has an immense awe inspiring presence. I would THOUROUGHLY recommend a visit off the pacific highway and aim to spend 45 minutes to an hour taking in the rich history of the prawn. Take it...

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5.0
33w

Don't come with any expectations and you will not be disappointed. It's a big shrimp off a DIY store car park. There is no sea food store there. Just the big fibreglass crustacean- like a scene out of MiB. We spent more time contemplating why it is there than the 4 min to take the obligatory selfie. Is it because Ballina has nothing to draw people off the highway? Is it because the shrimp in Ballina are huge? (Check out the fisherman's coop 2 min drive down the road for best cooked giant shrimp). Or is it to ward off evil oceanic spirits? More questions than answers. Finally, the door within the shrimp- what lurks...

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Mandeep Singh KhalwaraMandeep Singh Khalwara
We stopped by The Big Prawn in Ballina, NSW, and it was a fun experience. This giant prawn sculpture is a popular roadside attraction and a great spot for a photo op. *Highlights:* - *Iconic Landmark:* The Big Prawn is a recognizable landmark and a great spot for a quirky photo. - *Food:* The adjacent cafe serves seafood and other local specialties. *Tips:* - *Take a Photo:* It's a great spot for a fun and quirky phot - *Try the Seafood:* The adjacent cafe serves fresh seafood, so be sure to try some. *Rating Breakdown:* - *Attraction:* 4/5 - *Gift Shop:* 4/5 - *Food:* 4/5 - *Overall Experience:* 4/5 *Recommendation:* The Big Prawn is a fun and quirky roadside attraction that's worth a stop if you're driving through Ballina. Take a photo and try some local seafood. It's a great spot to break up a long drive.
Nicholas AntoNicholas Anto
I'm not sure what a doctor is that fixes jaws is, maybe a maliofaxial surgery guy (or girl, women can be surgeons too) but I'll tell you what, I need one because when I saw the big prawn my jaw literally hit the floor. If you're Shania Twain type operator who ain't impressed by much, get ready to have your socks BLOWN off. The sheer size of the prawn is probably on par with the colossas of Rhodes or the hanging gardens of Babylon (flexing my rich historical knowledge, soz) and it has an immense awe inspiring presence. I would THOUROUGHLY recommend a visit off the pacific highway and aim to spend 45 minutes to an hour taking in the rich history of the prawn. Take it easy all, xxx
RandyRandy
Don't come with any expectations and you will not be disappointed. It's a big shrimp off a DIY store car park. There is no sea food store there. Just the big fibreglass crustacean- like a scene out of MiB. We spent more time contemplating why it is there than the 4 min to take the obligatory selfie. Is it because Ballina has nothing to draw people off the highway? Is it because the shrimp in Ballina are huge? (Check out the fisherman's coop 2 min drive down the road for best cooked giant shrimp). Or is it to ward off evil oceanic spirits? More questions than answers. Finally, the door within the shrimp- what lurks behind there?
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We stopped by The Big Prawn in Ballina, NSW, and it was a fun experience. This giant prawn sculpture is a popular roadside attraction and a great spot for a photo op. *Highlights:* - *Iconic Landmark:* The Big Prawn is a recognizable landmark and a great spot for a quirky photo. - *Food:* The adjacent cafe serves seafood and other local specialties. *Tips:* - *Take a Photo:* It's a great spot for a fun and quirky phot - *Try the Seafood:* The adjacent cafe serves fresh seafood, so be sure to try some. *Rating Breakdown:* - *Attraction:* 4/5 - *Gift Shop:* 4/5 - *Food:* 4/5 - *Overall Experience:* 4/5 *Recommendation:* The Big Prawn is a fun and quirky roadside attraction that's worth a stop if you're driving through Ballina. Take a photo and try some local seafood. It's a great spot to break up a long drive.
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I'm not sure what a doctor is that fixes jaws is, maybe a maliofaxial surgery guy (or girl, women can be surgeons too) but I'll tell you what, I need one because when I saw the big prawn my jaw literally hit the floor. If you're Shania Twain type operator who ain't impressed by much, get ready to have your socks BLOWN off. The sheer size of the prawn is probably on par with the colossas of Rhodes or the hanging gardens of Babylon (flexing my rich historical knowledge, soz) and it has an immense awe inspiring presence. I would THOUROUGHLY recommend a visit off the pacific highway and aim to spend 45 minutes to an hour taking in the rich history of the prawn. Take it easy all, xxx
Nicholas Anto

Nicholas Anto

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Don't come with any expectations and you will not be disappointed. It's a big shrimp off a DIY store car park. There is no sea food store there. Just the big fibreglass crustacean- like a scene out of MiB. We spent more time contemplating why it is there than the 4 min to take the obligatory selfie. Is it because Ballina has nothing to draw people off the highway? Is it because the shrimp in Ballina are huge? (Check out the fisherman's coop 2 min drive down the road for best cooked giant shrimp). Or is it to ward off evil oceanic spirits? More questions than answers. Finally, the door within the shrimp- what lurks behind there?
Randy

Randy

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