Big Ant Sculpture
An artistic 'big thing' by Pro Hart, offering a quirky photo op and practical services for travelers.
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Big Ant Sculpture
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Best for viewing the sculpture
Highlights
Must-see attractions
An artistic 'big thing' by Pro Hart, offering a quirky photo op and practical services for travelers.
"A good stop to tick off the list if you're in Broken Hill, especially for motorhome services."
Easy Parking Available
Plenty of parking is available right next to the sculpture and Visitor Information Centre. 🚗
Motorhome Friendly Stop
Great spot for motorhomes to refill water and use the dump spot. :motorway:
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4.2 · 53 reviews
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The Big Ant Sculpture
Adjacent to Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre
An artist's impression of an ant, designed by Pro Hart. It's a classic Australian 'big thing' roadside attraction.
Pro Hart Smiley Face Sculpture
Lions Park
A cheerful addition to the Lions Park, complementing the artistic theme of the area.
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Ant hill trap seems to be a bit broken yet works well enough. Kill them all with one shot then wait come back a day or two later for the eggs.
Nice and clean but it's a lot of work when you can just drag 1 or 2 stinkbugs over from close by and run through the hill for eggs as they commit genocide above.
Easy Parking Available
Plenty of parking is available right next to the sculpture and Visitor Information Centre. 🚗
Motorhome Friendly Stop
Great spot for motorhomes to refill water and use the dump spot. :motorway:
How do I get out of the red ant hill next to the oak lab?
I was in the lab, dropped from the broken section, found myself into the red ant hill, shat my pants, fought 2 soldier ants and somehow survived. The workers are sleeping now, but I can's figure out where the exit is, looks like there are only unclimbable walls all around...…
West ant hill medium difficulty broken soldier ants spawning infinitely
Wearing full ant armor grants you safe passsge
Part of 'Big Things' Trail
A fun stop if you're collecting photos of Australia's iconic 'big things'. :camerawithflash:
Artistic Interpretation
Appreciate it as an artistic impression rather than a literal ant. 🎨
Crazy lag, any tips or suggestions? I believe the source is in the abandoned ant hill (maybe larva?), playing on Xbox One btw.
The wife has a terrible time playing on the original Xbox One. If we do not carry all the grass and fiber far enough from our base she can't even get stand to play because of the lag. I on the other hand play on the PC and it is night and day. Hoping the new Xbox will help, or…
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Easy Parking Available
Plenty of parking is available right next to the sculpture and Visitor Information Centre. 🚗
Motorhome Friendly Stop
Great spot for motorhomes to refill water and use the dump spot. :motorway:
Part of 'Big Things' Trail
A fun stop if you're collecting photos of Australia's iconic 'big things'. :camerawithflash:
Artistic Interpretation
Appreciate it as an artistic impression rather than a literal ant. 🎨
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors find the Big Ant Sculpture a convenient stop, especially for motorhomes needing water and dump facilities. While appreciated as part of Australia's 'big things' tradition and an artistic piece by Pro Hart, some feel it's less prominent than other similar attractions and can be somewhat hidden by trees.
"Great stop to fill up the motorhome with drinkable water and has a dump spot. Lovely free Lions park with grass and Pro Hart Smiley Face sculpture."
Patricia Taylor
"An artists impression of an ant. Looks like a giant can opener. Opposite the Information centre. Above the dump point, potable water tap and rubbish skip."
David Zammit
"Not necessarily a must-see, but worth a visit if you're exploring the area or are more into Art. This was designed by Pro Hart in 1980, and is very close to the Visitor Information Centre and nearby mining equipment. Parking is plentiful nearby."
Kerbray
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🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The Big Ant Sculpture is conveniently located next to the Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre. Ample parking is available right at the site, making it easily accessible for all visitors.
Yes, there is plentiful parking available directly next to the sculpture and the Visitor Information Centre.
Absolutely! The area is motorhome-friendly, with a dump spot and potable water tap located nearby, making it a practical stop.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, viewing the Big Ant Sculpture is completely free. It's a public art installation accessible to everyone.
The sculpture is an outdoor attraction and can be viewed at any time of day. The Visitor Information Centre has its own operating hours.
📸 📸 Photography
Try capturing it from different angles to get a sense of its scale. Including the Visitor Information Centre or surrounding trees can add context to your photos.
Yes, the Visitor Information Centre often has displays, and the nearby Lions Park features the Pro Hart Smiley Face Sculpture, offering additional photo ops.
🎫 💡 Local Insights
Designed by artist Pro Hart in 1980, it's part of Australia's tradition of 'big things' roadside attractions, offering a unique artistic interpretation of an ant.
It's considered a worthwhile visit if you're exploring the area or appreciate roadside art. Some visitors note it's less prominent than other 'big' attractions.
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