From classic chews that take you straight back to childhood to divisive only-in-Australia flavours that you'll either love or loathe, Australia has a whole lot of lollies (Aussie parlance for sweets or candy). Read on to discover which legendary treats hold a special place in the hearts of generations of Aussies, including discontinued delights like Fantales and Cola Frogs, plus old-school lollies that are still popular today.

Click or scroll through our gallery for a taste of nostalgia as we celebrate Australia's greatest lollies of all time – counting down to the most iconic of all.

We've based our ranking on the popularity of each lolly and on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.

The best Australian lollies of all time, ranked