NW Tasmania’s Big Things Road Trip
From the rolling hills of Deloraine to the windswept coast of Stanley and beyond, Tasmania’s northwest is full of surprises, giant sculptures, quirky landmarks, and delicious local flavours at every turn.
This road trip combines the best of both worlds: the famous “Big Things” that make for perfect photo stops, and the North West Tasting Trail, where you can sample cider, seafood, truffles, and more straight from the source.
Route: Deloraine → (side trip) Mole Creek → Sassafras → Latrobe → Spreyton → Devonport → Ulverstone → Penguin → Burnie → Wynyard → Stanley
Start at Deloraine
- Big Coffee Pot
Mole Creek Rd, Deloraine
A grain silo cleverly transformed into a giant coffee pot, a nod to the town’s creative and rural roots.
- Doug the Big Truffle Dog
123 Truffle Rd, Deloraine
A 2.5-metre sculpture of “Douglas,” the truffle-sniffing golden labrador, celebrating Tasmania’s truffle industry.
Consider a side trip to Mole Creek
- Big Tasmanian Devil – Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary, Mole Creek
1892 Mole Creek Rd, Mole Creek
One of Tasmania’s most iconic “Big Things” a huge sculpture honouring the island’s famous marsupial.
- Big Tasmanian Tiger – Mole Creek Hotel
90 Pioneer Dr, Mole Creek
A roaring tribute to the legendary Thylacine, spot it perched proudly above the pub’s entrance!
Sassafras, Latrobe, Spreyton, Devonport
- Big Spud, Sassafras, TAS
A giant potato celebrating the region’s rich farming heritage!
- Big Platypus, Bells Parade, Latrobe
A playful sculpture paying homage to the platypus-rich Mersey River and Latrobe’s claim as “Platypus Capital of the World.”
- Big Apple - Spreyton Cider
A shining symbol of the region’s apple orchards and cider-making heritage, perfect for a selfie and a cider tasting.
- Giant Bike. Devonport
- Big Wave – Canoe ‘N’ Surf. 27 Formby Rd, Devonport. A towering fibreglass wave curling above the local surf shop, one of the coast’s classic roadside icons.
Ulverstone & Penguin
- Big Globe – Shropshire Park, Dial Street
A quirky and educational globe sculpture in a lovely park setting.
- Big Penguin Main Rd, Penguin Foreshore, Arguably the North West’s most beloved Big Thing — standing proudly by the sea since 1975 and dressed up for every occasion.
Burnie
- Burnie Waterfront Sea Creatures Sculpture, 2 North Terrace, Burnie
A stunning water-feature and sculpture set featuring marine creatures — interactive, family-friendly, and uniquely Burnie
- Giant Freshwater Lobster Sculpture Burnie Park, Burnie. A beautiful, detailed sculpture by local artist Tony Woodward representing the rare giant freshwater crayfish found in Tasmania’s rivers.
- Big Rubik’s Cube. This playful rooftop cube is impossible to miss, a quirky symbol of Burnie’s creative streak.
- Big Chainsaw North West Mowers, North Terrace, You can’t miss it, a massive chainsaw mounted on the roof, a fun salute to the region’s forestry roots.
- Wild on West, 225 Poimena Rd, West Mooreville. A fun outdoor space filled with giant animal statues, dinosaurs, and live animals, a hit for families.
Wynyard
- Big Tulip Seats. Wynyard
Bright, bold and blooming, a colourful tribute to the town’s world-famous tulip farms on Table Cape.
Stanley
- Big Picture Frame, Stanley
A giant golden frame perfectly positioned to capture “The Nut” and Stanley’s stunning backdrop.
- Big Rock Lobster - Hurshey Seafoods Stanley
A striking coastal sculpture celebrating Tasmania’s prized seafood and fishing heritage.
A NW Tasting Trail favourite — stock up on scallops, oysters, and fresh local catch right from the source.