Giant Salmon Statue at Rakaia

This giant salmon statue stands 12 metres high and is located in Rakaia on State Highway 1. Rakaia is well known for its salmon and trout fishing, and is just a short drive from Christchurch (50kms south).

This giant salmon statue stands 12 metres high and is located in Rakaia on State Highway 1. Rakaia is well known for its salmon and trout fishing, and is just a short drive from Christchurch (50kms south).
Now, are salmon REALLY that big in New Zealand? Surely not!
Kris, that’s the ONE that got away
I wish they were that big!!!!