Australia Post Collecting Month in 2023 celebrates Aussie Big Things!

Our big brown land is dotted with over-sized manmade statues of animals, produce and objects we have come to know affectionately as “Big Things”. Colourful, inyour-face and entertaining, a Big Thing makes an unequivocal mark on this ancient continent. Most are erected primarily for commercial reasons, to attract visitors or promote a business, with some to promote wildlife conservation.

These five stamps highlight some of the over-sized manmade statues of animals, produce and objects we have come to know affectionately as “Big Things”.

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Cool Stuff About Stamps

Behind the scenes of Stamp Collecting, one of the most popular hobbies in Australia.

  • What are stamps?
  • How are stamps made?
  • Stamp stuff to collect

More activities and resources

If you’re a parent, caregiver or teacher, here are some free resources to share with children. Want some more advice on stamp collecting? Read our tips on starting a collection.

Behind the scenes: Why collect stamps and how stamps are made

Find out why stamp collecting is such a popular hobby, and watch how stamps get made.