The Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk in Albury, New South Wales, is a 5.3-kilometre trail along the Murray River, featuring 15 contemporary Aboriginal sculptures created by local artists. The trail stretches from Kremur Street to Wonga Wetlands, offering a cultural journey through Wiradjuri Country. The trail is accessible, with a sealed, predominantly flat path suitable for walking and cycling. Facilities include picnic areas, restrooms, and parking at Kremur Street.

Each sculpture is accompanied by interpretive signage and, in some cases, QR codes linking to videos that provide deeper insights into the artworks and their cultural contexts. The walk is accessible year-round, but the best times to visit are during the mild months of spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), when the weather is pleasant for walking and the natural surroundings are particularly vibrant.

The Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk offers a meaningful exploration of Aboriginal art and culture, set against the natural beauty of the Murray River.

The Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk

Teaming Life of Milawa Billa

• Artists: Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk Steering Committee (Daniel Cledd, Robyn Heckenberg, John Murray, Aunty Edna Stewart, Aunty Muriel Williams)
• Significance: Marks the commencement of the walk at the Kremur Street Boat Ramp, symbolizing the vibrant life of the Murray River (Milawa Billa) and the deep connection of the Wiradjuri people to the river.

Reconciliation Shield

• Significance: A stainless-steel sculpture depicts a figure in submission, representing the journey towards reconciliation, reflecting the importance of understanding, respect, and unity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians.
• Artist: Tamara Murray

Creature Seats

• Artists: Various local artists
• Significance: Functional artworks depicting native animals, inviting visitors to rest and reflect on the natural environment and its inhabitants.

Guguburras

• Artists: Peter Ingram
• Significance: An acknowledgement to the king of birds, who shows us the wonderful way to live our lives with joy, balance and patience

Vertical Message Sticks

• Artist: Girralang (Carmel Taylor)
• Significance: Themed with animals native to the area.

Wiradjuri Woman

• Artist: Leonie McIntosh
• Significance: Honors the strength and wisdom of Wiradjuri women, acknowledging their vital role in preserving culture and nurturing community. It shows a spirit emerging from a 350–400-year-old tree stump, symbolizing cultural resilience and connection to ancestry

Googar (Goanna)

• Artist: Darren Wighton
• Significance: A steel and concrete sculpture representing the goanna, an important totemic animal in Aboriginal culture, symbolizing strength and resilience; inspired by traditional children’s toys.

Bogong Moth Migration

• Artist: Ruth Davys
• Significance: Depicts the seasonal migration of bogong moths, highlighting traditional Aboriginal gatherings and feasting practices associated with this event along with the cultural significance of the bogong moth in Aboriginal communities.

Family Gathering

• Artist: Michael Quinn
• Significance: Symbolizes the importance of family unity and Indigenous connection to the land, reflecting communal gatherings and shared traditions.

Maya Fish Trap

• Artists: Uncle Ken (Tunny) Murray, Darren Wighton, Andom Rendell
• Significance: Represents traditional fishing practices, reflecting the ingenuity and sustainable methods employed by Aboriginal people in harvesting river resources. The traps were made from reeds and designed to allow smaller fish to escape, preserving them for the future.

Goanna

• Artist: Kianna Edwards
• Significance: A steel and concrete sculpture symbolizing the goanna, one of the main totems of the Wiradjuri Nation representing adaptability and survival.

Leaving Our Mark

• Artist: Various
• Significance: A series of painted panels by Albury City’s Wagirra Team, expressing personal stories and cultural connections

Celebrate Together

• Artist: Maramay Art (Tamara Murray)
• Significance: The sculpture sends a message that you stand on Wiradjuri Country.

The Bigger Picture

• Artist: Katrina Weston
• Significance: Encourages viewers to consider the broader context of Aboriginal culture and history, prompting reflection on the interconnectedness of all elements within the environment. The picture within the frame is a living, moving landscape with many stories to be told and shared. It will bring people together to share traditional stories.

Views Over the Murray River and Lagoons

Walking around the Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk you also walk along the Murray River and some lagoons. These are lined with old gum trees and other native Australian trees. On a beautiful autumn day, the scenery was magnificent. The sculptures were great and had meaning and connection to the Wiradjuri, which we loved reading about on the information boards. The surrounding scenery was the perfect setting for the art works.

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