Standing 15.2m tall and weighing in at 97 tonnes (50 feet and 95 tons imperial), the Big Marino lives up to its name. Being one of Goulburn’s tourist attractions, he contains a giftshop and wool display. His huge size makes him difficult to miss. Sitting on the Hume Highway means access is easy, along with plenty of parking behind him.
Located near Trapper’s Bakery is a great bonus, because when you finish admiring the big sheep, you can have a great meal there.
This was a fun visit, especially if you are into seeing Big Things.
The Big MarinoThe Rear View
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The Sydney Royal Easter Show is held over a two week period at Olympic Park. If you purchase entry tickets online the cost of public transport to the show is included for free. We took the train changing at Strathfield and again at Lidcombe although there were direct Strathfield to Olympic Park depending on timing.
At the gate there was a quick security bag check and we were inside. Not being interested in the rides or slideshows we gave that section a miss although it was popular withe the kids in attendance.
Animal Pavilions
We went to the animal pavilions and checked out the sheep and cows. We had no idea that there were so many different breeds of cows. Another surprize was seeing the prized cows having a shampoo and blow dry before being judged.
Cows Relaxing
Cow 1151
Cow Waiting For the Competition to Start
Champion Sheep
Inquisitive Goat
Food Hall
Passing through the food hall we had a look at the displays put together from the different areas displaying their produce. The artistic effort to arrange the fruit and vegetables was amazing. You also get to vote on which one you feel is best!
Produce Display
Produce Display
Wood Chopping
Next to this hall was the wood chopping competition. We spent an hour here watching the male and female competitors cutting sawing and chopping through timber. These are some very strong athletes who don’t seem to get the recognition they deserve. We honestly loved sitting and watching!
Woodchopping Competition
Show-Bags
Last stop was the showbag hall to get some presents for the kids who had given us a list of requirements and a bertie beetle one for the wife. We had never seen such a huge variety of show bags available. This is a place where the unwary parent could spend a fortune.
Bertie Beetle Showbag
What did We Think?
We had great day out seeing the livestock on display and the wood chopping. The free transport getting there was a great bonus too.
We had a great day out watching wood chopping and seeing the best of NSW agriculture. Even for adults there is a lot to see and do as the show isn’t all about rides and sideshow alley.
Horse and Buggy Competition
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