Platyswanning around Queanbeyan

I had visited the quiat town of Queanbeyan NSW around 5 years ago to visit the Platypus sculpture titled "Queany" installed on the banks of the Queanbeyan river (you can read my earlier post here https://platypusgypsy.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-queen-of-queanbeyan.html ) but had always planned to return to see the beautiful murals painted on the pylons on Queanbeyan Bridge.  The murals were painted in 2017 by artist Mike Shankster and feature native fauna like platypus, Murray Cod, golden perch,Macquarie perch, Black swan and the historic bridge of Queanbeyan. 

 It was great to see that Queany the platypus sculpture was still in good condition and had her six birthday as was first installed back in 2015 (see my earlier Queanbeyan post for more info on Queany https://platypusgypsy.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-queen-of-queanbeyan.html )

The Qeanbeyan River in town is a lovely spot to sit by and watch bird life and platypus too. 

Recommended places to visit are the Sensory Garden at Ray Morton Park which features lots of local public art pieces such as Morty the snail and frog sculptures by Neil Dickinson,  and community ceramic title installation by Diana Quiggin. Sadly Morty the snail and the frog sculptures have been damaged since last time I saw them in 2016.

The toilet block located in Ray Morton Park also has a metal platypus sculpture on the outside wall.

Other attractions around town include the mosaic cement seats that are lined along Crawford street featuring local community organisations these were created by Kim grant and community members.

More public art is located in the lane way that connects Morisset street carpark to Crawford street. The lane way mural was created by Neil Dickinson & students from the Queanbeyan High Metals Trade School.  The mural features native flora such as cockatoos, rosellas, lorikeets, kangaroo, rakali, fruit bat, kookaburra,wombat, possum, owl, frogs, lizards, superb fairy wren, echidna and platypus.

The stainless steel bins in Crawford street and near the river feature native flora and fauna and were created by Neil Dickinson.

 Local art is also featured outside the library and within it too. One artwork features a beautiful tree sculpture and carved into the wood are names of local flora and fauna including the platypus.

 Other popular places to visit are the suspension bridge that goes over the Queanbeyan river and offers a beautiful view of the river. The first church of Queanbeyan, called Christ Church located in Rutledge Street was built in 1859 and features lovely architecture.  The Riverbank of Queanbeyan Cafe is also a great spot to relax beside the river and enjoy a tasty meal and purchase art by local artists.

My second visit to Queanbeyan didn't disappoint and was nice to see after a few years the art and sculptures were in mostly good condition since my last visit. You can download a brochure for public art trail around Queanbeayn here too.
http://library.qcc.nsw.gov.au/ArticleDocuments/742/Public%20Art%20Walk.pdf.aspx

 Below is a video of more footage from my recent visit to Queanbeyan