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Maitland Regional Art Gallery May 2023

Maitland Regional Art Gallery May 2023

Maitland Regional Art Gallery May 2023

We revisited the Maitland Regional Art Gallery in late May 2023 and were lucky to catch two great exhibitions in their last days. It’s not often that we get to see Torres Strait art displayed in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia, this was a great opportunity.

Mir Giz Kemerkemer Opged Lam Zenadh Kes (Stories From the Eastern Islands – Torres Strait) by Toby Cedar

18 March – 28 May 2023

As a Torres Strait Islander and now Maitland local, artist Toby Cedar finds deep connection between art, community and culture. This exhibition presented works celebrating Eastern island culture with both traditional and contemporary art forms. The works covered traditional histories of masks, headdresses, myths and legends.

Tjukurpa by Rita Watson and Selinda Davidson

4 March – 28 May 2023

This exhibition is the result of a collaborative glass project between Ninuku Arts (community of First Nations Artists) and JamFactory (South Australia). A unique form of storytelling, these works not only share the stories of each artist but have also become a valued part of intergenerational learning at Ninuku.

This exhibition brings together the artworks of Rita Watson and Selinda Davidson with glass vessels as contemporary translations of their ancestral stories.

Port Macquarie

Decorated rocks on the breakwall

Port Macquarie

Located on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Australia, Port Macquarie is a favourite tourist destination. Not only does it have beautiful beaches and rainforests, but is the Koala Capital of Australia. Not only these things and convict history, but if you get bored you can pick your own tomatoes or strawberries.

Below is a list of place we visited and things we did with links on this page. Should you want a more in depth story, links are provided further down the page.

Beaches

One of the great attractions to Port Macquarie is the amazing beaches. Surrounded by wonderful sandy beaches, there are plenty to choose from, whether you want ones close to town or more privacy a small drive away.

Flynns Beach

Oxley Beach

Rocky Beach Lookout

Shelly Beach

Town Beach

Glass House Art and Visitor Centre

Housing the Port Macquarie Theatre, Regional Art Gallery and Visitor Information Centre, the Glasshouse Arts and Visitor Centre is a great place to visit, because not only does it have these things, but there are ruins in the basement!

The full story can be read here.

Connecting with Country by Sonia Shields and Where are we Now by Katrina Mane
Connecting with Country by Sonia Shields and Where are we Now by Katrina Mane

Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail

Located all over Port Macquarie and its surrounding districts on the NSW mid-north coast, The Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail is a fun way to find your way around town. Many businesses and attractions have sponsored one or more of the sculptures making it an interesting way to explore the area and as a bonus finding lots of them.

The full story can be read here.

Koalasaurus Max
Koalasaurus Max

Koala Hospital

Established in 1973 and dedicated to the to rescue, rehabilitation and release of wild koalas, the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital also helps visitor learn about this unique Australian animal.

The full story can be read here.

Sleeping koala
Sleeping koala

Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum

Preserving Port Macquarie’s maritime history, the Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum occupies two old Pilot Cottages dating from the 1890s. Originally used to house the pilot and the boatmen who assisted him but now repurposed into a museum.

The full story can be read here.

Diving Helmet Port Macquarie
Diving Helmet

Port Macquarie Breakwall

This is a fun area near the town centre and next to Town Beach. The rocks of the break wall have been decorated by past visitors to make a colourful display along the beach.

Port Macquarie Museum

Located in the centre of town, the Port Macquarie Museum preserves the area’s history from colonial settlement and its dependance on the timber industry to the tourist destination it is today.

The full story can be read here.

Port Macquarie Museum displays designed to look like shop fronts
Museum displays designed to look like shop fronts

Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries

A favourite with locals and tourists, Port Macquarie’s Ricardoes Tomatoes and Strawberries is a fun place to pick your own fresh produce. Located only 20 minutes from the Port Macquarie CBD on the New South Wales mid-north coast, it’s a must-see place for visitors.

The full story can be read here.

Row of hydroponic strawberries
Row of hydroponic strawberries

Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk

Taking you through the rainforest canopy, the Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk is a 1.3km loop that starts and ends at the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre

The full story can be read here.

Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk
The boardwalk

Tacking Point Lighthouse

Designed by James Barnett and built in 1879, Tacking Point Lighthouse is the thirteenth oldest lighthouse in Australia. With its own small carpark and located only 9km from Port Macquarie, it’s easy to get to.

The full story can be read here.

Tacking Point Lighthouse
Tacking Point Lighthouse

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

White Rabbit Gallery 2023

The White Rabbit Gallery

White Rabbit Gallery 2023

Open until 14 May 2023, “Shuo Shu”, at the White Rabbit Gallery in Chippindale, Sydney shows the progression of story telling in China. Using various mediums from traditional paintings and sculptures to video displays it takes you on a journey from 4000 years ago to the present.

Opened in 2009, The White Rabbit Gallery showcases one of the world’s most significant collections of Chinese contemporary art.

Dedicated to works made in the 21st century, the White Rabbit Collection is owned by Judith Neilson, who to established it after her first trips to Beijing in the late 1990s. The Collection now includes almost 3000 works by almost 750 artists and continues to expand.

Refitted as an exhibition space by architect William Smart, the gallery building was once a Rolls-Royce service depot. Since the Gallery can house only a fraction of the collection at any one time, there are two new exhibitions a year, each involving a full rehang. For this reason, the Gallery closes during installations, usually in February and August.

The ground floor also has a Tea House serving snacks and drinks, which is a great place to relax while visiting.

Opening times are Wednesday to Sunday !0:00AM to 5:00PM. Entry is free.

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