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Muswellbrook

Located in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, Muswellbrook is known for coal mining, horse breeding and a developing reputation for gourmet food and wine production.

St James Catholic Church

Our walk around Muswellbrook town centre started at St James Catholic Church. There is a car park nearby or in the street. This is a beautiful old church with a huge spire.

St Alban’s Anglican Church

St Alban’s Anglican Church is located on the opposite side of the rail line that runs through town. Only a short walk off Bridge Street, if you walk around the back you will find the old wooden spire preserved on the ground.

Buildings on Bridge Street

As you walk down Bridge street from Brooke St towards the railway bridge, you will find some old and interesting buildings.

Masonic Lodge Muswellbrook NSW Australia — Masonic Lodge

Uniting Church Muswellbrook NSW Australia — Uniting Church

War Memorial Muswellbrook NSW Australia — War Memorial

Presbyterian Church

Street Art and Sculptures

Street Art

There are several pieces of street art on or near Bridge Street. The JTS Real Estate building has a mural on one side of the building and the barbecue in Simpsons Park has the sides covered in mosaics.

Mosaic Decoration on the BBQ in Simpson Park — Street Art Outside JTS Realty Bridge St Muswellbrook

Light Horseman Statue

This bronze statue commemorates the men and horses of the light horse in World War One. You will find it at the intersection of Bridge and Brooke Streets. There are verses from the poem of the light horse etched into the concrete under the statue, which adds a huge amount to the understanding of these brave men.

Light Horseman Memorial Muswellbrook NSW Australia — Light Horseman Memorial

Small Cattle Dog Statue

Also, on Bridge street is this small statue of a cattle dog. A cute little statue worth having a quick look at.

The Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Statue

Sitting on a plinth 2 m tall, this huge statue commemorates the contribution of the blue heeler to Australian rural life. Located on the main road at the intersection with Hill Street he’s hard to miss.

Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Statue Muswellbrook NSW Australia — Blue Heeler Cattle Dog Statue

Upper Hunter Valley Sculpture Trail

The Upper Hunter Valley Sculpture Trail runs from Muswellbrook to Denman and onto Sandy Hollow.

In Muswellbrook, it starts outside of the Regional Arts Centre, where you will find a map of the trail and the first sculpture, the ANZAC Centenary Stone. From here you drive to Two Rivers Wines outside of Denman, before heading to David Mahoney’s Art Gallery and Sculpture Park at Sandy Hollow. If you are interested in the Sculpture Trail, read our post here.

ANZAC Centenary Stone Outside the Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre — Upper Hunter Valley Sculpture Trail Map

Hunter Belle

If you are in the mood for a taste of the local produce, Hunter Belle is a great spot to stop. Situated on the northern outskirts of the town on The New England Highway. Here you will find local cheeses and other produce that you can relax and eat with a nice cup of tea or coffee.

Memorial Park

Located north of Muswellbrook, Memorial Park contains memorials to both world wars, Vietnam and other conflicts. Adjacent to a rest area is the Vietnam Memorial, consisting of a 105 mm field gun and a roll of honour.

Located further north is the World War One memorial which has a 7.7 cm German field gun and 250 mm mortar.

Nearest to town is a memorial to the National Servicemen.

105mm Field Gun in Memorial Park Muswellbrook NSW Australia — 105mm Field Gun in Memorial Park

Vietnam War Memorial Muswellbrook NSW Australia — Vietnam War Memorial

St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days

St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days is an annual event held just outside Muswellbrook. Held over a weekend it’s a great way to get up close to these amazing animals.

The events run continually throughout the day so you are able to see all of the heavy horse breeds. We found the owners to be very friendly and happy for you to take photos of their horses.

It was great to sit in the sun watching the competition or wandering around the stalls that were set up.

A blacksmith had his forge there and put on a demonstration which was very interesting. Nearby was a woodcarver using a chainsaw to make sculptures. There were many stalls selling leather belts, saddles and lots of horse gear for sale. It was only $5 each to get in and there was lots of seating and a huge paddock for car parking.

Shire Horse at St Heliers Heavy Horse Field Days — Blackmore Da Vinci a Shire Horse

To see what else there is to do in the Hunter Valley, please see some of our other stories.

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Hyde Park is in the centre of Sydney and is a fantastic retreat from the hustle and traffic of the city. It is cool and shady and there is plenty of seating set around the park. Park Street divides Hyde Park in two, however there are pedestrian crossings at the lights at either end and the centre.

ANZAC Memorial

The ANZAC Memorial was built to commemorate the Australian Imperial Force of World War I. It is the focal point of the southern section of Hyde Park, along with the Pool of Reflection. On ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day the memorial is the central focus of the ceremonies, so can be extremely busy..

120,000 gold stars covered the domed ceiling, representing all those from New South Wales who served in World War One. The centre piece of the interior is a bronze statue of a deceased youth, representing a soldier, held aloft on his shield.

To the north is the pool of reflection and a long tree-lined pathway. It is very shady and cool in the Australian summer. A great place to sit quietly and relax.

This is one of the must-see places in Sydney.

Emden Gun

This gun is a 4″ Gun taken from the German raider “Emden” destroyed by H.M.A.S. Sydney in 1914. A gift from the Commonwealth Government to the citizens of Sydney. Historically important, to Australia as a whole and Sydney in particular.

The Munitions Statue

This statue consists of four individual seven-metre tall steel and marble bullets, sitting next to three fallen shells, all on a large boomerang-shaped concrete base. They represent the reality of war. Specifically they depict the sculptor’s (Tony Albert) grandfather and six companions. The three fallen shells represent those who were killed.

Hyde Park Obelisk

The Hyde Park Obelisk is on the intersection of Elizabeth and Bathurst Streets. Built in 1857 the obelisk was a vent for the sewer system. It is now used to ventilate the storm water system. At 22m it’s hard to miss. Interesting for what it is, but not worth taking too much time over.

Statue of Fire, Water and Earth.

Located on the western side of the park, near Elizabeth street, is a three-piece sandstone sculpture representing the three elements, by Gerard Havekes. A creative and interesting piece of art work and worth finding to have a look at it.

Captain Cook Statue

This bronze statue commemorates Captain James Cook, the first Englishman to chart the east coast of Australia. It was officially unveiled in 1879. Worth looking at for the historical significance of Cook.

Archibald Fountain

The focus of the northern park is the Archibald Fountain. Named after the editor of the Bulletin Magazine who donated the funds to have it built. It was designed by a French sculptor, both because of Archibald’s love of French culture and to commemorate the ties between Australia and France from the First World War.

Seats surround the fountain making it a very restful place, right in the middle of Sydney.

Sandringham Gardens

Near Park Street are the Sandringham Gardens. They surround a circular fountain and commemorate King George V and King George VI. It is an attractive setting and a beautiful place to walk around.

Statue of William Bede Dalley

Dalley was born to convict parent and rose to be the first Australian appointed to the Privy Council. He was well-respected and this monument was erected to honor him. Located on the northern edge of Hyde Park it is easy to find.

Cannon

Sitting among the flower beds on College Street is a bronze cannon. It used to form part of Sydney’s defense at Bennelong Point. Dating from 1808 it is worth a look as you pass by.

Governor Lachlan Macquarie Statue

The most northerly Statue in the Gardens is that of Governor Lachlan Macquarie. He was Governor from 1810 to 1821 and was responsible for the social, economic and architectural development of the colony. Located looking down the road named after him, it is very easy to find. As a major figure in Australia’s history, the statue is worth looking for.

Major General Governor Lachlan Macquarrie — Major General Governor Lachlan Macquarie

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Statues

Although not in the park, there are two statues located just to its northern boundary in Queen’s Square. To the West is Queen Victoria and to the east is her consort, Prince Albert. If you are in Hyde Park, it is worth crossing the road to have a look at them.

St Mary’s Cathedral

Dominating the eastern side of the park is St Mary’s Cathedral. The Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney and is the Cathedral church of the Archdiocese of Sydney.

Beautiful inside as well as out, this is one of the great buildings in Sydney. As well as the interior you can visit the crypts. To visit the crypts, buy tickets from the gift shop. We were the only ones there when we went. Many early bishops of Sydney are interred in the crypt, so it is interesting historically. In addition, the architecture is fantastic and well worth spending time down there to admire it.

Saint Mary's Cathedral — Saint Mary’s Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral — St Mary’s Cathedral

St Mary's Cathedral Crypt — St Mary’s Cathedral Crypt

Hyde Park

So if you are in Sydney, you can easily spend most of a day looking around Hyde Park and its surrounding areas. Nearby is the Australian Museum and Macquarie Street with most of central Sydney very close as well. For other places to see in Sydney, please read some of our other stories.

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Muswellbrook New South Wales

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St James Catholic Church

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