Lake Illawarra Art Trail
Highlights
- Explore local history and Aboriginal heritage along the three-kilometre Lake Illawarra Art Trail.
- Discover vibrant artworks created by local artists using natural and fabricated materials.
- Engage with sculptural totem poles that tell the stories of the city at the foreshore.
- Enjoy picnic areas and barbeque facilities while soaking in the stunning lakeside views.
Walk or cycle the Lake Illawarra Art Trail to explore local history, Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna. The artworks were created by local artists in collaboration with the community in response to the lake, its history and its people.
The local artists use natural and fabricated objects and various techniques such as woodcarving, painting, mosaic and glass imagery. It involves a series of sculptural totem poles depicting stories of the city at designated parts of the foreshore.
The Lake Illawarra Art Trail, along with heritage trails around the area, can be found on the “Tread Shellharbour ” App. Download from Apple Store or Google Play Store.
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- Visitor Information Centre
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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