If you’re the kind of traveller who can’t resist a good selfie with a giant roadside thing, the Big Apple is a must on your Stanthorpe itinerary. This oversized Granny Smith has been standing guard on the New England Highway just north of Stanthorpe for decades, welcoming road trippers with its unmistakable charm and a solid dose of country quirk.
Built back in the 1970s to celebrate the region’s rich apple growing history, the Big Apple has become a true Granite Belt icon. Apples put this cool-climate region on the map with orchards here growing juicy crops for over a century and today the area is still famous for its crisp Royal Galas, Pink Ladies and Granny Smiths. The Big Apple is a proud nod to that legacy and a reminder you’re in the heart of Queensland apple country.
Today you’ll find the Big Apple perched right outside Vincenzo’s Café, Deli and Wine Bar. So next time you’re rolling through Stanthorpe, pull over, strike a pose and tick off another big thing from your Aussie selfie list. Because if you didn’t get a pic with the Big Apple, did you even go to the Granite Belt?
The Big Apple
9 Watson Rd, Thulimbah QLD 4376
