Big Merino
Highlights
- Explore the towering Big Merino, a 15.2-metre tribute to Goulburn's wool industry and local heritage.
- Discover the rich 200-year history of Australian wool through engaging exhibitions inside the Big Merino.
- Shop for unique wool garments and luxurious possum merino knitwear at one of Australia's finest wool product selections.
- Relax in the picnic area, enjoying the scenic surroundings while soaking in Goulburn's iconic landmark atmosphere.
The world’s biggest merino is a three-storey structure of concrete and steel measuring 15.2 metres high and 18 metres long.
This monument was built in 1985 as a celebration of the Goulburn and surrounding district’s fine wool industry. It is an impressive life-like model of Rambo, a stud ram from the local property ‘Bullamallita’.
This unique ‘big’ attraction is located just off Goulburn’s southern exit and stands proud as a symbol of Goulburn – ‘the Fine Wool Capital of the World’. The Big Merino houses a permanent exhibition on the 200-year history of wool in Australia.
The gift shop displays an extensive range of lightweight wool garments as well as a great selection of pure merino and luxurious possum merino knitwear, knitting yarn and Australian-made sheepskins. They also stock cosmetics, lanolin products and souvenirs. The Big Merino gift shop is now considered to have one of the best selections of wool products in Australia.
Enter inside The Big Merino to see an exhibition of the local wool industry and to see the construction of this impressive ram.
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