Big Yabbie

Big Things Alert! Snap a Selfie with Moonie’s Giant Crustacean!

Looking for a boredom buster on your next road trip? Spot the Big Yabbie in Moonie! This larger-than-life crustacean is one of Queensland’s famous “big things” and a perfect addition to your camera roll. Snap a selfie and make it a highlight of your outback adventure.

The Big Yabbie is a nod to Moonie’s annual Yabbie Races, held every November at the Moonie Sports Club. If you’re lucky enough to visit during race season, you’ll love the six-race program and the grand Moonie Cup finale. With a cocktail luncheon, fashions on the field, and entertainment stretching from afternoon to evening, it’s a day of fun for the whole family.

Moonie, located in Queensland’s Darling Downs, is the perfect pit stop to stretch your legs and add a quirky photo op to your road trip. Situated at the crossroads of the Moonie and Leichhardt Highways, it’s just 331km from Brisbane. Don’t miss this snap-worthy detour!