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The Big Mango, one of the many Big Things found throughout Australia, was built in 2002 in the town of Bowen on the north-east coast of Queensland. The sculpture celebrates the importance of mango growing to the area, with the Kensington Pride being a local speciality.
In addition to agriculture, mining and tourism form key parts of Bowen's economy. Situated close to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, the town was given extra prominence on tourist itineraries when it was the location for filming of large parts of the Baz Luhrmann film Australia, portraying the look of war-time Darwin. The town earned the moniker Bowenwood during filming, with an imitation Hollywood Sign being painted on a nearby hillside.