The Big Merino is a large concrete sheep statue located in Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia. It stands at 15.2 meters (49 feet) tall and weighs approximately 97 tons. The statue was built in 1985 to celebrate the region's wool industry and is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors to the Big Merino can explore its interior, which features a small gift shop and displays about the wool industry. The statue represents the significance of sheep farming in Australia and serves as a symbol of the local community's agricultural heritage.