The Big Sphinx Statue
2 Thompson Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia
The Big Sphinx Statue is a monuments and memorial in North Geelong, Victoria, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 36 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in North Geelong.
The Big Sphinx Statue at a glance
- Category
- Monuments And Memorials
- State
- Victoria
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5
- Reviews
- 36
- North Geelong rank
- #1 of 1
- National rank
- #379 of 489
About The Big Sphinx Statue
The Big Sphinx Statue is one of 1 catalogued landmarks in North Geelong, Victoria, sitting within the monuments and memorials category. It is the city's standout entry in the national catalogue.
Visitors rate The Big Sphinx Statue 3.9 out of 5 across 36 reviews — a mixed rating — check recent reviews before setting expectations. Within the monuments and memorials category nationally it ranks #14 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, The Big Sphinx Statue ranks #379 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 78%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within Victoria it sits at #71 of 93, and within the monuments and memorials category it holds #14 of 26 Australia-wide. Its 3.9 rating runs just below the monuments and memorials average of 4.52, so expectations are best set by reading a handful of recent reviews first.
The Big Sphinx Statue is located at 2 Thompson Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in North Geelong. For the wider context, the North Geelong city page ranks all 1 local landmarks side by side, and the Monuments And Memorials category page compares The Big Sphinx Statue with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is The Big Sphinx Statue worth visiting?
- The Big Sphinx Statue is a monuments and memorial in North Geelong, Victoria, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 36 visitor reviews. It is one of the landmarks catalogued in North Geelong.
- Where is The Big Sphinx Statue?
- The Big Sphinx Statue is located at 2 Thompson Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia.
- What type of landmark is The Big Sphinx Statue?
- The Big Sphinx Statue is categorised as monuments and memorial. You can explore more monuments and memorials across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is The Big Sphinx Statue rated?
- The Big Sphinx Statue holds a 3.9 out of 5 rating from 36 visitor reviews — a mixed score, so reading recent reviews before visiting is worthwhile.
- How popular is The Big Sphinx Statue?
- By visitor review volume, The Big Sphinx Statue ranks #379 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 78%), #71 of 93 in Victoria, and #1 of 1 in North Geelong.
- How does The Big Sphinx Statue compare to other monuments and memorials?
- Among 26 monuments and memorials catalogued across Australia, The Big Sphinx Statue ranks #14 by review volume, and its 3.9 rating sits just under the category average of 4.52.
- What landmarks are near The Big Sphinx Statue?
- The closest landmarks to The Big Sphinx Statue are Pier (2.6 km away), Johnstone Park (2.6 km away), Geelong Gallery (2.7 km away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.