Aussie Town’s Push for Big Pear

Aussie town’s push for Big Pear

Amid the success of Australia’s “big things”, such as the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple, a Victorian town is now advocating to build the biggest pear on Earth.

Big Pear Joins Australia’s Supersized Attractions

It may be the world’s most expensive pear, but it’s not one you can eat. Plans are well underway for the $1.3 million (US$850,000) Shepparton Big Pear project, a towering tribute to the Victorian region responsible for around 90 percent of Australia’s pear production. Spearheaded by the Shepparton Big Pear Steering Group—chaired by retired fruit grower Rocky Varapodio—the project is expected to bring both pride and profit to the Goulburn Valley …

Bizarre giant pear proposal for Aussie town

Amid the success of Australia’s “big things”, a Victorian town is now advocating to build the biggest pear on Earth in a bizarre new tourism bid.