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Big Merino
Big Merino

Big Merino

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.

1 Sowerby Street, New South Wales, Australia

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

TripAdvisor ratingBased on 386 reviews

“Thrilling”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Travel211680

I can honestly say, without any hint of hesitation, that this was the most truly thrilling experience of my young life. Will absolutely go again next time I visit Goulburn. My only regret is I only...

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“One to tick off your “big” list.”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2mos ago by Catherine J A

Whilst this remains an iconic stop on the Melbourne to Sydney road trip, the big merino was looking tired and navigating the over full car park was a challenge, especially dodging the servo traffic...

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“Rambo”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1yr ago by Crystalline4u

Domestic 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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Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop