Big Kev the Dinosaur
2 Pierssene Rd, Yarrawonga NT 0830, Australia
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An 18-metre fibreglass brachiosaurus landmark standing beside Bunnings Warehouse Palmerston in Darwin.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- ThursdayToday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Why it's worth checking out
Big Kev the Dinosaur is a distinctive Palmerston landmark beside the Bunnings Warehouse on the corner of Stuart Highway and Tulagi Road. The 18-metre fibreglass brachiosaurus stands near the store’s outdoor nursery, facing towards Pierssene Road, making him hard to miss for anyone travelling through the area.
Big Kev has been part of the local roadside landscape since 2007, when he lived alongside the Stuart Highway at Yarrawonga. After being dismantled and stored during site development in 2019, he was given a new home at the Palmerston Bunnings site in early May 2020. His relocation preserves a recognisable piece of the area’s visual character while placing him alongside one of Palmerston’s larger retail sites.
This is a simple stop rather than a traditional attraction with a programme or collection: the main draw is the dinosaur himself. He may appeal to dinosaur enthusiasts, families and visitors looking for an unusual landmark in Palmerston, particularly when already visiting the Bunnings store, outdoor nursery or café. The site’s description also notes that Big Kev is a herbivore, a fitting detail for his position near the nursery.
Spot Score
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About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 67
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 35
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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