The Big Bench Travel Guide

The Big Bench is one of Australia's many oversized structures, offering a whimsical and memorable experience for tourists. Built in September 2002 as part of the Landscapes and Backgrounds exhibition, the Big Bench sits atop the Line of Lode, a significant mineral deposit that shaped Broken Hill's history.Located at the Line of Lode Miners Memorial, the Big Bench provides a unique vantage point to appreciate the city and the surrounding outback. The Line of Lode Miners Memorial is a tribute to the over 700 miners who lost their lives in Broken Hill's mines since the 1880's. The bench is two and a half times the size of a regular park bench, making anyone who sits on it look small. Although visitors were once able to sit on the bench, it has since been fenced off.Broken Hill itself is a city with a rich mining history, located in the far west of New South Wales. The city is also known for its vibrant arts scene and unique outback landscapes.