The Big Prawn
Built in 1989, this beloved, 9m-high prawn sculpture is a popular spot for roadside selfies.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Big Prawn is an attraction in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 1066 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- SaturdayToday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 92
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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