These very cute sculptures in the middle of Rundle Mall put a smile on everyone's faces. The cheeky pigs were one of the first things we saw when entering the mall when recently visiting Adelaide. We loved them.See more..
The 30-metre mural on the (still operational) Viterra grain silos was the flagship project in Coorong District Council's arts lead regional renewal program 'Creating Coonalpyn'. Artist Guido van Helten was given the keys to Coonalpyn on 1 February 2017. five Coonalpyn Primary School children on the Viterra silos with the intention to represent Coonalpyn's 'hope for the future'.See more..
I decided to walk the Clifftop Sculpture loop and it was great, I ended up walking 16.5km as I came back along the clifftop as well. It was very windy but you get that on the coast. For drivers there are plenty of car parks to see the sculptures and rugged coast line along the way.See more..
4.5The Australian Farmer(25 reviews) - A nice monument to farmers Monuments & Statues
We fell across the Australian Farmer statue by accident, as we saw the signs at Wudinna and decided to check it out. It’s quite a large statue and includes the names of local families and Croatian community who may have contributed to the area or the statue. Some of the names / writing had worn off, maybe due to age or weather. We enjoyed our visit here walking around the statue.See more..
4.5Edward John Eyre Sculptures(25 reviews) - Worth a visit while travelling through Kimba Monuments & Statues
We had a picnic in the park and noticed the signs to the sculptures, otherwise we wouldn't have known they were there. I wonder how many tourists just stop for a photo of the galah and just travel onward. Its a quick drive to the Whites Knob Lookout where the sculptures stand at the top. They are very well made and worth seeing. They were made as a tribute to Edward John Eyre and the indigenous people of the region. They stand overlooking the town of Kimba and are really worth a visit.See more..
4.5The Big Miner(25 reviews) - Local gems Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
Yep, the Big Miner is a great photo opp but the real gems are inside. And I’m not just talking about opals. Husband and wife team, down to earth, unique jewellery made onsite and great value.See more..
4.5Captain Harry Butler Memorial(20 reviews) - How to do an important display properly Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Monuments & Statues
It’s worth the drive to Minlaton just to see the display and learn about Australia’s unsung aviation pioneers. The glass enclosed display highlights the only Bristol in Australia and likely the world restored to its former glory. The information panels are very legible and impart the perfect amount of information without drowning you in facts It is a credit to those behind developing and maintaining the displaySee more..
4.0Birdman of the Coorong(20 reviews) - Birdman of the Coorong Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Excellent views and a cool story behind this monument! Please read the sign near the ostrich, it’s a fascinating and hilarious part of history. A must see if you are passing by to take a nice picture and have a lovely picnic. “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.See more..
Great little town to stay for a couple days. Plenty to see if you have a love of railway history. Do yourself a favour and stop @ the local butcher in Main Street and get some chicken, cheese and bacon rissoles BOOM See more..
From 1856 to 1863, 16,500 Chinese from China, walked 320kms from Robe to Ballarat and Bendigo! They landed in South Australia to avoid the 10£ landing fee imposed by the Victorian Govt to deter Chinese going to the goldfields. This red gate translates to encourage the courage, strength and perseverance for the Chinese. A stone memorial was erected in their memory. The Robe’s custom house was built to cater for the Chinese and overlooks the blue sea.See more..
4.5Strathalbyn War Memorial(14 reviews) - Historic Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Interesting part of our history. Well maintained set in beautiful location surrounded by trees and natural beauty.See more..
4.5Makybe Diva Statue(12 reviews) - A winner! Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monuments & Statues
There are a number of statues on the Port Lincoln foreshore. They are easy to visit, and convey a little of the history of the region. Makybe Diva was a local race horse that provided fame and recognition to the area after winning the Melbourne Cup three times. She was named using letters from the names of five employees of the owner. The statue indicates she was a very fine race horse.See more..
Created by Goolwa artist James Stewart. More than artistry at work here. Worth the ride/drive to Strathalbyn. Stroll down High street for great coffee, view the memorial and visit the Motoring Museum.See more..
4.0Flinders Monument(9 reviews) - Worth the effort Spent More than 3 hours Monuments & Statues
Well signed and not too difficult. Has some steep bits so would not suit someone who is not reasonably physically able. Good rest stops along the way and well sign posted. Worth the views at the top and the historical information about Flinders' journey.See more..
Wombat fun for the whole family in Moonta. These statues cheered me up and made my trip to Moonta worth it. Will visit them again.See more..
5.0Hawker War Memorial(7 reviews) - Stumbled across this amazing spot Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
We would have missed this had we not had a wander around town as we were heading the other way. What an amazing effort and a stunning backdrop, must be beautiful at sunrise. We believe the fencing is leading to a dog park and dedicating to War Animals, which is a cause we support. Great work by the locals. See more..
4.0City Heritage Walk(7 reviews) - Riding or Walking Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
Good paths to walk on, the wetlands especially look spectacular now. Day and night good facilities for everyone.See more..
5.0A Special Place for Jimmy James(6 reviews) - A Fitting Tribute for Reflection and Relaxation. Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
Jimmy James (the second)was a famous black-tracker & belonged to the Pitjantjatjara people. He became a legend in his own lifetime when he was used extensively by the Police forces in SA, VIC, NSW & the NT.Jimmy passed away in 1991, this monument is sculpted out of 2 large slabs of black granite which are finely polished & engraved with images of birds and animals - a part of Jimmy's spirit world.See more..
4.0The Big Kangaroo - Rooey II(5 reviews) - Smile or vomit? Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Stood in the big kangaroo pouch for photo. Someone has put a sticker on the front section, it will either make you smile or vomit. See more..
4.5Port Elliot Obelisk(5 reviews) - Located at Freemans Nob. Monuments & Statues
The obelisk was erected in 1852 as a guide for shipping. A flagpole was mounted on top and a blue flag hoisted when conditions were unsafe for shipping in the channel between Pullen Island and Freeman Nob. Originally constructed of limestone, the obelisk was rendered in 1933 and painted white.See more..
5.0Adam Lindsay Gordon(5 reviews) - Hidden view of the lake Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
Take the track right up to the top as it is well worth the trip. As per the sign, this is one of the best views of the Blue Lake.See more..
3.5The Encounter Signal(5 reviews) - Modern monument on the headland Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
Imposing modern monument on the headland surrounded by more historical markers. Worth a look on the walk around the headland. See more..
5.0The Tuna Poler(5 reviews) - The Tuna Poler Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Monuments & Statues
Visited on Saturday 7th March. Port Lincoln is known world wide for its tuna fishing and it was great to see the statue of the Tuna Poler here for everyone to enjoy and read about the history of Tuna fishing in Port Lincoln. See more..
We stopped here today to see this monument- it’s easy to locate as it’s opposite the Memorial Park. There is heaps of room for parking - regardless of what you are driving. The memorial is a wooden bust of the great man - with good information boards. If you are driving past - it’s worth taking a moment to stop . There are public toilets nearby that are kept very clean. Well worth learning about the man who started as a swagman and became an entrepreneur.See more..
4.5Memorial Lookout(4 reviews) - Distinctive War Memorial that is worth visiting. Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
This is a War Memorial honouring two Australians who were the first two Australian casualties on home soil in World War 2. With a distinctive design, the memorial is located at the southern end of the car park that serves the Beachport Surfing Beach. Surrounded by native gardens, the walkway from the car park goes the memorial where information signage tells the story of the events that occurred in 1941. The views from the memorial of the coastline are spectacular and are well worth taking the time to visit. Toilet facilities are in the adjacent car park. Return? Probably when next in Beachport to take in the views from the site.See more..
4.0Goolwa Soldiers Memorial(4 reviews) - Like a Sentinel Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
Standing like a sentinel watching over Goolwa, the Soldiers Memorial is in a prominent position that just can not be missed. At the right turn when travelling from Goolwa’s Cadell Street to join Port Elliott Road through to Middleton and beyond. The oft seen statue of a WW1 “Digger” with slouch hat and rifle in hand stands atop a marble plinth engraved with names of those from the Goolwa area who fought and paid the ultimate price the fight for freedom. A poignant memorial that is in stark contrast to the busy commercial area in which it is located. Return? Will return to explore the WW2 Memorial Gardens which are opposite.See more..
4.5Mob Of Sheep Art Installation(3 reviews) - Outstanding Australiana steel artwork, a must to see. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues • Scenic Walking Areas
A visit to Clare would not be complete without seeking to see the 'Mob of Sheep' art installation by Ty Manning located on the corner of New Road and York Road, adjacent to the Reisling Trail. It's a very impressive collection of steel sheep, a lamb and a drover with his dog. Each of the pieces is tagged with the name of the sponsor.See more..
4.5CJ Dennis Statue(2 reviews) - A sentimental bloke Monuments & Statues
Laura was the boyhood home of famous turn of the century (1900s) writer/poet CJ Dennis who was famous for his work “The Sentimental Bloke”. The township of Laura is quite a pretty little town with many historic buildings. See more..
Visited 2017 Sombre but beautiful memorial to all our servicemen and women, that is even more poignant with new additions. It’s the first memorial established in Australia for Afghanistan War Veterans, to add to Memorial for all other conflicts that was originally inaugurated in the 1920s. Over the news the local community has continually updated. The roses of the Afghan Memorial Garden are a highlight as is the tank on display. My son was particularly taken with the dog monument.See more..
4.5Sperm Whale Memorial(2 reviews) - Worth pulling off the highway for the short drive to visit this memorial Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
We didn’t realise that these whales were washed to shore just 8 years ago- 2014! I thought it was cool that a rock was placed exactly where each whale was found. Measuring 10-11 metres each. Not far from the main highway, worth pulling off and checking out this memorial.See more..
I really like this statue and it is very much worth visiting. Stand back a way, and appreciate the artists amazing work, then walk right up and see how clever the artist was to use steel. Excellent piece of art.See more..
4.0Peacock's Chimney(2 reviews) - Landmark stone chimney is the signal to turn in to view the Burra mine. Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Monuments & Statues
On the turnoff from the Barrier Highway into the Burra Mine Open Cut Museum stands a historical stone chimney, relocated to this position stone by stone by the National Trust in 1971, its original position was on site within the cooper mine. Standing onto of the chimney is the mascot of the Burra miners, Johnny Green.See more..
An interesting feature on the Riddoch Highway, Rooks Wall provides a Blue Lake Lookout with a difference. Not a lot of parking, but access to a few other lookouts and a walking trail for here. Rooks Wall was built in 1918See more..
2.0Oil Rig Monument(1 review) - Salt Creek's Famous Replica Oil Rig - 2 Minutes of Fun for All!! Monuments & Statues
Back in the 1890's a group of "entrpreneurs" mistook a compacted vegetable substance (since known as 'coorongite') as evidence that there was oil to be found beneath the coorong. This started an exploration project to hunt for the magical black gold, they were not successful. To celebrate the lack of success, a Replica Oil Rig has been constructed to honour the failure so that future generations can also join in the disappointment!. This is one of those great Australian roadside attractions that you have to stop at when you are passing in the car. Take your camera and get a great photo of you and your fellow travellers looking excited in front of this very underwhelming monument. This is a short visit which should take no more than 5 minutes to read the sign documenting the history of oil in Australia. There is a picnic table nearby if you would like to make it a longer stay. Climbing on the rig is not permitted.See more..
Love it! So random and there is dirt patch that you can stop right at the front with a car and caravan. They have some historical significance which is interesting when you read the comments near the sculptures it all comes together what it is about. “Jonique Life” Follow our journey around Australia on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube as we highlight wonderful experiences and magical places you can add to your ever growing bucket list.See more..
4.0Curio(1 review) - Famed Rodeo Horse Honoured at Marrabel SA Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
Marrabel is a very small country town north of Adelaide. It is primarily noted for the annual rodeo held in the town. The first Rodeo was held in 1935 to raise funds for a local tennis court. Since then the rodeo has continued to raise funds for local projects. A brumby bought in a mob in 1945 was named Curio and became the most famous buckjumper in Australia. Curio was unbeaten for eight years with the first successful ride in 1953 by Alan Woods. Until then no one had stayed seated more than three seconds but Alan successfully rode her for ten seconds. To honour Curio, a two tonne cold cast bronze statue was created and is situated in the main street of Marrabel. Created by sculptor Ben Van Zetter, after being commissioned in 1991, the sculpture is based on a photo taken during the famous ride. It was pure accident that we came across Curio as we had selected an alternate route from Clare back to Adelaide. The sculpture is majestic and dominates the location. The details in the work is amazing showing the raw determination of both horse and rider to become the “victor”. It was also fascinating to read of Curio’s history at the site including national acknowledgement of her ability. If passing by do stop and taken in another moment of Australian history and culture. Return? Probably would stop if passing that way again especially if the day was not overcast.See more..
5.0The Gift Horse(1 review) - Arthurton's “Gift Horse” – A magnificent Sculpture Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
Travelling South Australia's Yorke Peninsula and driving through the small community of Arthurton on the way back to Adelaide. Generally when travelling through towns we tend to slow down a tad just to see what is actually there. Happened to glance to the right as passing caught sight of a sculpture of a man on a horse that looked interesting. Car turned around, parked and out to, in Aussie slang, a gander! At first sight looked like Don Quixote's "Man of La Mancha". The sculpture was welded parts of rusted machinery that could be found on many a farm around Arthurton. Overall the sculpture is worthy of note, but gained more interest as I got closer and started to identify what parts had been used to create that section. The whip is like being caught in a time warp never to complete the "crack". Of interest was the use of car hub-caps to form a shield guarding the stockman. The hubs also reflects sunlight to draw attention that the sculpture is there. The golden-red rusty colour adds to the feeling that this is Aussie at it's best. This colour also contrasts well with the lush green lawned area on which the sculpture sits. Gifted to Arthurton by the local engineering business founded in Arthurton in the 1960s W.C.G. Zwar and Sons in 2018, the work was made by Max Zwar in the early-90s. Do yourself a favour, take a few minutes break from driving, get out of the car and view The Gift Horse Return? Would love to see this sculpture at sunset so maybe one day - just added it to the Bucket List!See more..
5.0Loch-eel Monster(1 review) - Fun little attraction Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Great way to draw visitors to a country town. There’s not much else here, but the monster and the pink lake were so great to look at. We were lucky that the lake was pink on our visit. Apparently it’s pink when there’s water, during the dry season (summer) the lake dries up and leaves salt formations which could be cool to see too.See more..
3.0Hallett War Memorial(1 review) - Granite obelisk Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
We stopped at Hallett to get fuel and after looking through the store there, I wandered outside to see what was around. Across the road from the fuel station/store... there is a war memorial. This town's population is just over 200. A war memorial in a town this size shows the impacts our wars have had throughout Australia even in smaller communities. "On Wednesday last His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Lady and Miss Priscilla Weigall, and attended by Captain Houston Boswell and Dr Williams, paid his first official visit to Hallett for the purpose of' unveiling the Soldiers' Memorial erected in memory of the boys of the district who fell and fought in the recent great war. The memorial is a fine piece of work standing about 16ft high, is of grey granite composed of three large blocks on which is a pedestal, with a column about 5ft in height ; the cost of the memorial was about £600. On each side of the pedestal are very fine large cast bronze plate and on the front plate is the following inscription, 'Erected by the residents in the district in memory of our boys who fought in the Great War, 1914-1918,' and beneath is depicted a picture of infantry in action. On the back a beautiful design is worked in the metal of a dove holding in its beak a scroll on which is written the names of the men who fell." Burra Record (SA), 14 September 1921. Lest we forgetSee more..
Like most towns throughout Australia, Pinnaroo South Australia has a local War Memorial situated in the main street. The site is easily identified by the “Lest We Forget” clock which towers over the street. The column memorial has engraved the name of local personnel who gave their lives in World War One and Two. The gardens developed around the Memorial provide a spot for reflection and also to pay tribute. Concrete tables and seating provide a great spot to enjoy the goodies purchased at the nearby bakery. Return? Only if passing through Pinnaroo again.See more..
4.0Kings Marker(1 review) - Wonderful history Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas • Monuments & Statues
The purpose of our trip was was to find Burke and Wills grave sites and Kings Marker. Very difficult to find badly sign posted but it is so worth the effort incredible history ... one more thing crossed off my husband's bucket list.See more..
The impressive four sided black column standing on a plinth is a memorial to the early pioneers of the area. Each face of the column shows detailed white line sketches of life in the early days. The crisp sharp contrast of white on black is very effective.See more..
4.0Truro War Memorial(1 review) - Impressive Country Town War Memorial Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
Travelling around Australia, one point of interest that usually can be found in even the smallest of towns is a local war memorial. Created in 2015, the ANZAC centennial year, a striking memorial was established in Truro. Across the road from the older traditional War Memorial, the new memorial is sculptured from Austral Juperana rock and has been surrounded with plantings of Red Cross Roses and Gallipoli Rosemary. The design is simple and powerful in a natural setting. Being set mid-town adjacent to the main road through Truro, it is indicative that Truro indeed will not forget their own who have paid the ultimate price in war. Well worth taking time to stop and reflect with the locals and admire the beauty of this memorial.See more..
Located on Riverview Drive, Berri opposite the Visitors Information Centre, Riverland Vietnam War Veterans & Post World War Two Memorial is a simple yet powerful memorial to those from the Riverland who served their country post World War II. Opened in October 2009, it is in a strategic location to remind all of the gratitude that is owed to these personnel. The Memorial is open and circular in shaped defined at the back by two very large etched glass screens depicting personnel at war. The etchings cover all branches of the Australian Defence Forces. On the bricked courtyard are the names of those who fought in these wars. On the 4 plinths nearest River View Drive are plaques listing all the conflicts in which these service personnel fought. The memorial, although situated at a very busy intersection, still demands reflection and acknowledgement. It is worthwhile to visit as often these post World War 2 conflicts tend to be underplayed and in the shadow of the 2 Great Wars. Return? When next in Berri, I again shall visit the memorial.See more..
