Silo Art, Colbinabbin. Image credit: Murray Regional Tourism
From silo art to murals on water towers and even hotel walls, The Murray's outdoor arts scene will surprise you. The region's creative communities are on show in the larger than life artworks along The Murray Silo Art and Murals Trail. Driven by groups of passionate locals, each work has its own special backstory reflecting the community’s interests and the artist’s specialised skills. Enjoy a relaxing full day or overnight trip touring these open air galleries and support small rural businesses along the way by stopping off and grabbing a coffee or tucking into a hearty meal at one of the many country pubs en route.
Rochester is a small country town in Victoria approximately 180 km north of Melbourne. The Campaspe River runs right through the town which forms part of the Murray-Darling basin, a vital waterway and ecosystem to many wildlife and to the town which is experiencing a resurgence in activity thanks to the tourism brought by the silo art completed in…
The Gunbower Hotel is the best-kept secret for the locals of Echuca and surrounding districts. The legend of home grown, artisan aged beef and traditional great pub food reminds those who remember, how good, local, quality food can taste. But don’t take their word for it, try it for yourself. The Gunbower Hotel, worth the drive.
In 2018, the Tungamah Silos were the first to be painted in north-east Victoria. Painted by Western Australian street artist, Sobrane Simcock, who was the first female silo artist in Australia. The Tungamah silos depict iconic Australian bird life – dancing Brolgas, a Kookaburra, a Galah, a Kingfisher, a Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, two small wrens…
Painted by artist Tim Bowtell, the silos pay tribute to St James rich history. Not many people know that St James is the home the first Coles store! Sir George Coles grew up in the St James township and took over the St James General Store from his father, expanding it to the empire it is today. See Sir Coles and the original general store…
As part of the 2018 Wall to Wall festival, Goorambat silos were painted by famed iconic Melbourne Street artist Jimmy Dvate.Dvate is known for his striking renditions of endangered animals from across Australia. Dvate has created another monumental artwork depicting 'Millie' the Barking owl who actually lives at Healesville Sanctuary and is an…
The Picola Silo features a magnificent depiction of the Superb Parrot, on a backdrop of the nearby Barmah National Park and some of the native flora and fauna found in the region. It was painted by Melbourne-based artist Jimmy D'Vate, whose work is also featured on the Goorambat Silos. In bygone days, Picola was known as 'the hook' because it was…
