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> The Big Apple |
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Moved from it's old spot at the Service Station on the corner of Mayfair La and the New England Hwy, The Big Apple is now located at Thulimbah just off the Highway, but still visible from the highway. |
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> Triceretops |
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Down near Ballandean the dinosaurs roam. On the side of the road is a life size sculpture of an ancient Triceretops. But don't worry, he's harmless. |
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> Metal Tree |
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The Stanthorpe Piazza in the middle of town is host to a fantastic metal tree. |
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> Stanthorpe Post Office |
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BUILT: 1901 INFO: Made from locally manufactured bricks & local granite foundations. The illuminated clock, which came from England, was installed in 1903. The architect - JS Murdoch was the first Australian Commonwealth Government architect. |
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> The Brass Monkey |
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This strange little character sits in the main street, across the road from the Post Office. He lets visitors know just how cold it gets here. |
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> Red Bridge |
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BUILT: 1885-1888 INFO: Mainly manpower and horse drawn drays were used to remove the rock used for the large amount of banking required for the Red Bridge construction. |
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> Wine Barrel Totem Pole |
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This totem pole is located down in the park along Quart Pot Creek. Painted wine barrells |
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> Man made Pyramid |
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At Ballandean, rising out of the surrounding scrub, is a huge man made pyramid. It can be seen from the highway. |
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