The Big Orange

The Big Orange is one of a number of Big Things to be found in Australia and is located near the Riverland town of Berri in South Australia. Standing at 15 metres in height, with a diameter of 12 metres (39 ft), it is the biggest of the "big fruit" in Australia, and formerly incorporated a cafe, souvenir shop, function room, lookout and a 360 degree mural within the structure. Opened in 1980, in its later years the landmark has struggled to find commercial success; after changing hands in 2002, 2006 and again in 2008, it has remained closed since 2004 and abandoned since 2012. Nevertheless, it has been described as the "most defining icon of the region".