Big Merino
Big Merino
Overview
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.
“Rambo”
Reviewed 4d ago by Crystalline4uDomestic sheep are thought to be descended from the wild mouflon, which are native to the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of Europe. Not native to Australia, they were introduced to the...
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Reviewed 6d ago by 33triciagVisited as a family, even took our chichiaua up to look through the eyes. The type of experience you can say you have done. My daughter was really happy to have her photo with the big merino.
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Reviewed 1yr ago by lckjenkins24The lovely elderly that was managing th retail store next to the big ram or as the locals call it Rambo , was a special person who reminded me of Australia in the 90's , she was polite and helpful...
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- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Family Friendly
- Non Smoking
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop