Source : Perth Now news
Western Australia is home to some incredible tourist attractions.
From our long list of beautiful beaches to gorgeous rock formations like the Pinnacles and Wave Rock, it’s clear that WA is the perfect holiday destination for nature explorers — but some of the best sights in the State are a little more kitschy.
From a giant rubbish bin to a beloved children’s character, fun attractions are on offer across the State for visitors of all ages.
Here are five of the wildest hidden gems across WA:
1. The Giant Tractor, Carnamah
Heading up north? Check out the world’s largest tractor!
Standing at a whopping 11.5 metres tall, the bright orange Yarra St sight is a monument for WA’s booming agricultural sector.
It was unveiled to Carnamah’s 300 residents in late 2024, helping to put the Mid West town on the WA tourism map.
The inspiration for the gigantic machinery was the Chamberlain 40K, which was the first tractor ever manufactured in the State.
The only difference between the original and the Carnamah tribute is the size — with the Giant Tractor standing five times taller than its inspiration.
In fact, the monument is so big it can be seen from two kilometres out of town!
2. The Big Humpty Dumpty, Carnarvon
Folks in the Carnarvon area are in for an egg-cellent pit stop with this sight!
Nursery rhyme royalty Humpty Dumpty has been immortalised as a tourist attraction in Gascoyne.
Built from strong Swedish steel from the whaling days, Humpty first found a new life as a cyclone shelter in East Carvarvon.
He was soon relocated to an abandoned fruit farm on the outskirts of the Gascoyne town, where he received a makeover into the beloved children’s character.
Despite enduring years of cyclones, flooding, and even a pandemic, nothing has been able to crack Humpty.
In fact, the Shire of Carnarvon revealed the iconic sculpture just received a fresh paint job last week following the impacts of cyclone Narelle.
3. World’s Tallest Bin, Kalgoorlie
Ever wanted to see a bin taller than everyone you know?
The Goldfields city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder offers just that: An enormous 8 metre tall white rubbish bin.
The peculiar sight can be found at the top end of Hannan St across the road from the Federal Hotel.
Created in 1980 for an anti-littering initiative, the bin has cemented itself as one of the quirkiest sights to see in the outback town.
Despite its name, the Guinness Book of World Records sadly has yet to recognise the giant receptacle.
Don’t be fooled by local rumours, however — while some Kalgoorlie naysayers question the monument, we can confirm this is definitely a bin worth seeing.
4. The Big Camera, Meckering
The nation’s only dedicated camera museum calls this Wheatbelt town home — and isn’t it a sight to behold!
Owner Charles ‘Chic’ Wadley’s unique collection of camera equipment is stored inside a building that perfectly resembles a giant 35mm camera.
Located on the Great Eastern Highway in Meckering, the intriguing building has more than 4000 cameras on display inside.
The Shire of Cunderdin claims Wadley’s museum is home to the largest collection of working cameras in the southern hemisphere — making this a must-see for any photography enthusiasts.
Fun fact: Meckering is home to only 200 people, meaning the Big Camera’s collection is 20 times larger than the town’s population!
5. The Giant Ram, Wagin
In the Great Southern, a sheep farming town erected a giant monument to honour their trade.
Introducing: Bart, a seven metre tall ram sculpture that has lived in the State for 41 years!
The steel and fibre glass-covered giant is located in Wetlands Park, and he has earned the title of second tallest ram statue in the nation.
While Bart is slightly smaller than his brother the Giant Merino in NSW, he is the only ram statue in Australia that has anatomically accurate genitalia.
Locals of the WA town say no visit to Wagin is complete without scoring a photo with the ram.
Fun fact: The town gathered in May 2025 to help Bart celebrate his landmark 40th birthday — and even children’s icon Bluey attended the ram-tastic celebration!
Do you have a favourite hidden-gem in WA that wasn’t on this list? Let us know in the comments!
