Big Rocking Horse
| Big Rocking Horse | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of the Big Rocking Horse area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Gumeracha, South Australia |
| Construction started | 1980 |
| Completed | 1981 |
| Opening | 1981 |
| Cost | A$$100,000 |
| Client | Wal Wilkinson |
| Owner | Mell Penno |
| Height | |
| Height | 18.3 m (60 ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 25 tonnes (25 long tons; 28 short tons) |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Steel |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John Twopenny |
| Civil engineer | Halwell Engineering |
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The Big Rocking Horse is a tourist attraction located in the town of Gumeracha, South Australia. Designed by David McIntosh, the structure weighs 25 tonnes, stands at over 18 metres (59 ft) tall, and is one of a number of Big Things in Australia designed to attract the attention of passing motorists. It is part of a larger complex that includes a wooden toy factory, wildlife park, and café. Owned by the Wilkinson family since the early 1970s, the complex was sold in 2023 and continues to operate today with new additions such as Miniature golf.