20200713 Qld Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail

20200713 Jodie offered to take us for a drive to The Lake Dunn Sculptor Trail, we will leave around 9:30 am she said, so we were up early and waiting, and waiting, where is that girl. Finally we pile in the car around 10:30 and head to Barcaldine for one stop at the bank, waiting, waiting, I’m going to get some food said Des so out we hop in search of food. Back on the road again we head to Aramaic, pulling off the road when trucks approach on these narrow roads.

The circuit is a 209k trip, which “most people” would take a full day to get around while taking their time enjoying the surroundings and stopping at every Sculptor, but not us, with the dust bellowing out behind us we would speed past the Sculptors yelling, there’s one as Jod slams on the breaks and rips her into reverse. Des and soon learned to focused on the scenery ahead yelling, “there’s one” before we passed it, but that's our Jod, petal to the metal all the way.

Milynda Rogers, a resident on a grazing property along the trail decided she needed a platform to display her work resulting in one of the biggest, permanent outdoor sculpture exhibition in the world. By turning junk into art she is quickly becoming an international phenomenon with travelers coming from near and far to enjoy the trail.

Jodie & I with The Johnathan Thurston Sculptor 

Pushbike with Goanna and Kangaroo 

The Harry Redford Drover Sculptor, he was an Australian stockman, drover and cattle thief.

Pair of Plains Turkeys 

The Echidna, made up of scraped fence post and chain, very cleaver.

One of Australians icons, the Frilled Neck Lizard

Lake Dunn is a freshwater lake in the locality of Upland in Barcaldine Region, Queensland. Also known as Pajingo Bola, meaning "Big Fella Waterhole," the lake is the only wetland area in Central West Queensland and is consequently home to a large waterfowl population.

A great way to put old vans to use, turn them into fishing huts and set them on stilts.

Shanty shacks can be hired from only $25, these Cabins sleep five people and have a refrigerator and an electric kettle.

The old Jetty at Lake Dunn

A couple of suss looking tourist at Lake Dunn, waiting patiently for me to take my photos.
🤔🤔

How appropriate, Des finally got his big one a huge Crayfish, if only.

This sculpture is dedicated to the Ballyneety Bronc Rider, established in 1963. 

Cutting Horse Cowgirl 

Made out of scrap metal these Butterflies are an added addition to the sculpture trail.
The Plain, jump on Jod, she's good at doing as she's told.

Spot the Koala as she sits perched in the crest of the tree.
The Pig made out of barbed wire and scrap metal, all recycled material.

Add a bit of color to the outback with the Bottle Tree.
Motorbike Musterer, very impressive.

Scrap metal statue of a returned soldier light horseman at Hoesetaileer's gouge 


 Fighting Kangaroos

The Bull, check out the old washing machine ringer my hands on as the bulls hump.

And this is how you jump off a bucking bull

White Bull in Aramac commemorates one of the most famous cattle stealing episodes in Australia’s history. Harry Redford (also known as Captain Starlight) became part of outback folklore when in 1870, with two others, set out from Bowen Downs (located in the former Aramac Shire) with 1,000 head of stolen cattle. He drove the cattle through unexplored country, travelling along the Barcoo River and Cooper Creek, and the Strzelecki Track into South Australia. Amongst the cattle was a white bull which he sold at Hill Hill Station in South Australia, so he could purchase supplies from the station store. The bull was later shipped back to Queensland as evidence against Redford at his trial. Not long after his return east, Redford faced charges of stealing, the trial being held in Roma, Queensland. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, ending one of the most daring escapades in recorded history. There are many baby bulls scattered throughout the town if you’re keen to go in search.

Aramac is one of the oldest towns in the central west, and was originally known as Marathon, and later renamed after Robert Ramsay Mackenzie, the first explorer to the area who carved his name (R R Mac) on a tree. The tree was found by the explorer William Landsborough and the name Aramac was born.

It’s a must to stop at the Aramaic Hotel for a nice cold ale once you’ve completed the sculpture circuit but be sure to keep the 1.5 metre distance.

This cheeky chappie was keen for a photo as he pokes his head out the window but I wasn’t quick enough to get him flashing his chest.

The End to a Fast but Great Day

Location: Lake Dunn, Upland QLD 4726, Australia

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