Description
The Big Pineapple is a tourist attraction and working farm situated at Woombye near Nambour, Queensland. The Big Pineapple is 16 metres high and was originally opened in 1971. There are rides, tours of pineapple plantations and other agricultural products, shops, restaurants and exhibits for visitors to enjoy. Entry is free. The rides take visitors around the plantation while the driver broadcasts information about the plants at the plantation, along with a history.
Inside the Big Pineapple is a panoramic display of the pineapple harvesting process from planting to canning at the Golden Circle cannery. Climb the stairs to the top level for a great view of the surrounding plantation.
The plantation also features a small animal farm where visitors may feed the animals. Such animals include: dingoes, a deer, a donkey, alpacas, pigs, chickens, ducks and various birds. The plantation used to house a Macadamia Nut factory and the Big Macadamia Nut is still located at the Big Pineapple complex. They still grow macadamia nuts and visitors may stop on the Nut Mobile ride to sample macadamias for free.
Inside the main shop area is a souvenir shop along with food shops. Some of the popular foods include: fruit salad parfaits and macadamia nut parfaits. Those looking for a complete Big Things experience should consider trying the Big Yum - it's best to share it with a friend though!
The Big Pineapple and Big Macadamia Nut are located at Nambour Connection Road, Woombye, just south of Nambour. Tel: (07) 5442 1333.
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