Wagirra Trail and Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk
Highlights
- Explore the 15-kilometre Wagirra Trail, linking Wonga Wetlands and South Albury, surrounded by majestic red gums.
- Discover 15 sculptures along the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk, each revealing profound First Nations stories through contemporary art.
- Pause for a picnic in riverside parks, enjoying serene views along the Murray River pathway.
- Engage with interpretative signs and smartphone videos, enhancing your understanding of Aboriginal culture and artistry.
Hire a bike or lace up your walking shoes to explore the Murray River pathway, a 15 kilometre (return) trail that links the Wonga Wetlands with the South Albury Trail through blissful riverside parks among soaring red gums. There are plenty of places to stop for a picnic or enjoy the view.
Above all, make a beeline for the five-kilometre Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk between Kremur Street and the Wonga Wetlands. Here, 15 sculptures crafted by Aboriginal artists tell age-old First Nations stories through contemporary art – each comes with an interpretative sign revealing their significance. You can also unlock additional videos via your smartphone.
Pause at Michael Quinn’s Family Gathering, a sculpture symbolising the importance of family unity and Indigenous connection to the land; and Ruth Davys’ Bogon Moth Migration, an installation revealing how Aboriginal communities would feast on these winged delicacies. There is also Tamara Murray’s larger-than-life stainless-steel Reconciliation Shield; Kianna Edwards’ steel and concrete Goanna; and the Maya Fish Trap sculpture, the combined work of Uncle Ken (Tunny) Murray, Darren Wighton and Andom Rendell.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.