The Big Pineapple.

[Bussy]

We were told that one day, the Leylands will have enough money (made from their T.V show) to buy all the land back, Fix the place up, and open it again as Leyland Bros World.

That’s all good and well but there is a problem with that plan, they have to get the show on TV first. I don't know when I last saw one of their shows on telly. "The Bus is now leaving for Tellygram Range, NSW"

[T-bone]

This was a long time ago. Anyway, there was a T.V. show recently (2000) where the Leyland Family, went around in their campervan/ bus, and toured Australia. Showing viewers the wonderful natural sites of Australia. I can't remember the name of it, but it was something like " something, something with the Leylands"

[Gazza]

I remember that show, it was called "The Leylands Australia"

[T-bone]

Something like that. Thanks Gazza. You see bus, the show does exist. Finally someone agree's with me. :eek:

[T-bone]

Something like that. Thanks Gazza. You see bus, the show does exist. Finally someone agree's with me. :eek: And that show is currently on Channel 10, at 12.00PM. Here is also a link to that Bush Camp i was talking about earlier aswell. Notice how the camp's logo person is the old Logo Person from Leyland Bros World.

[Bussy]

Paul you misunderstood me I said that the show hasn't been on for ages and therefore is not making any money for the Leyland's. If it is on at the moment let me know and I will try and watch it. "The Bus is now leaving for Leyland, NSW"

[T-bone]

I said in my Previous Post that the show is on at 12:00 PM on Channel 10. Surely they would be getting some money for Re-Runs.

[Bussy]

Are you telling me that it's on every day at 12? "The Bus is now leaving for Twelve O'Clock Hill, Tasmania"

[T-bone]

Yes. Every weekday at 12:00 Pm Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time.

[Bussy]

I just had a look at eBroadcast's TV guide and I stand corrected. Had anyone seen any of the shows that have been on lately? Are they from back in the 80's and early 90's? Or are they new 'adventures'? "The Bus is now leaving for Pimpala Broadcasting Station, South Australia"

[T-bone]

I watched one on Monday, it was from the recent times, and had at the end "Copyright 2000". So it ain't old school stuff.

[cdpalfred]

The Big Pineapple. Used to be the pick of the crop (get it! - LAME) but when all the others showed up. Top Shots, all the Worlds, Aussieworld it just went bad. Losing money, rides stopping, JUST CLOSE IT! Sorry Pineapple - you were good while you lasted! DID U KNOW? there is the Big Pineapple 2 (at i think Gympie or Maryborough or around there, WHERE?).

[T-bone]

Yes there is another Big Pineapple somewhere else, in a Petrol Station, nothing like the Big Pineapple that we are talking about here though. I have one of those Big Things Books, a very good book for Australia's Large Roadside Attractions, however I cannot seem to find it anywhere. Has anyone seen the Big Bundegerg Cola Bottle? Made out of old Glass Bottles?

[joz]

Seen a photo of it Paul, don't think I'll tavel up to see it though It’s sad what’s been happening to the Big Pineapple, it’s really not the same place it used to be. Harvest Boat ride was probably the worst $2million any park in Australia has ever spent, as its not exactly the sort of thing that draws people from far and wide, though it should, its so appallingly bad that it was worth at least twice the price to go on it. The place decided to stick true to its educational roots, and it seems in hindsight to not have been the best move. Sadly now its got to the point where the only hope for the place is for Warner Village to buy it and turn the excess land into Wet ‘n’ Wild

[T-bone]

Joz, I was up there around a week ago now, and saw the Big Shell, and The Big Bottle, both in Suburban Noosa, on a quiet suburban street. The Big Shell is nothing but a shop full of shells. The Big Bottle is quite interesting, and I do say that if you are up in that region, check it out, as it will either be coming down to the ground, or re-located somewhere else as the place has actually closed down, and has been bought by a developer, who wants to put some townhouses there. I'll upload some photographs shortly!

[Bussy]

Why look in a book when you can look at the website? The 'other' Big Pineapple is on the Bruce Highway at Gympie. Last time I was past there the servo that it was attached to was closed and had a fence up around it. "The Bus is now leaving for Bruce Chick Conservation Park, NSW"

[T-bone]

In response to that comment regarding the book, You can't take the internet site in the car with you can you? That book is like a Bible to me, and I will go buy a new one if I need to. The book is way more extensive, with more photographs & history than the website. Edit: I also think the site has mixed up the pictures for the Big Pineapples. The photo here: http://www.bigthings.com.au/pix/bigthings/pineagymp.jpg is clearly the photo of the one at Nambour!

Edited October 12, 2005 by Paul_Hollibone

[joz]

You can these days... My favorite has to be the big Potato. Very classy indeed!

[DisneyDoll]

In response to that comment regarding the book, You can't take the internet site in the car with you can you?

Er...yes you can if you GPRS or unwired & also Telstra provides roaming access

[Bussy]

Just about any new or newish mobile phone. "The Bus is now leaving for Mobile, Victoria"