Dunedoo Silo Art Racehorse Winx

Winx and her Jockey Hugh Bowman Along with Trainer Chris Waller on the Dunedoo Silo Art

Dunedoo Silo Art

Located at the junction of the Golden and Castlereagh Highways, Dunedoo has joined the list of town with grain silo art. This is an interesting choice of subject, because the jockey, Hugh Bowman is from Dunedoo. Bowman won 33 of Winx’s 44 races (she won a total of 38 of the 44 races). Also featured is trainer Chris Waller.

The other side of the silo features local wildlife, making great use of the silo. The mural was painted by Peter Mortimore and his wife Carolyn who grew up in Dunedoo, adding a further local connection.

Parking is available adjacent to the silo off the main street.

Sculpture Park

A sculpture park composed of metal birds is next to the silo. These birds are found locally, with each sculpture also having an information plaque on the bird. This was a good place to stretch our legs after a two and a half hour car ride.

Dunedoo History

Dunedoo’s history from the original inhabitants to the arrival of the railway is displayed on information boards. Located near the car park, there is also a train mural on the back of the toilet building.

White Swan Café

Opposite the silo and sculptures, the White Swan Café offers meals and drinks, while offering take away if you don’t want to dine in. While inside, have a look at the decorations, which are from the 1950s.

Astronomy

An unusual and unexpected display was an information board for the planet Neptune. Centred on Coonabarabran, this is part of a virtual solar system, demonstrating how far away the other planets are.

Dunedoo was a great place to stop and stretch our legs while admiring some art and grabbing a snack.

To see what else there is to do in New South Wales, please see some of our other stories.

Comments

4 responses to “Dunedoo Silo Art Racehorse Winx”

  1. 100 Country Trek Avatar

    Very artistic..l

    1. Destinations Avatar
      Destinations

      Pleased you liked it. The silo art trail in Australia is getting very popular with lots of small towns painting their silos.

  2. haoyando Avatar

    Are those black swans flying in the mural of silos? They are so beautiful. Never see a black swan in my life. I heard that they exist.

    1. Destinations Avatar
      Destinations

      Yes, those are black swans. Native to Australia. Except for the colour, just the same as the white swan.

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