After 13 years of hard work, the latest bush art trail — Sculpture Down the Lachlan in Central New South Wales— is complete. This 100km public art trail stretches from Forbes to Condobolin and features 25 art installations, including the final work ‘Brumbies Run’ by Brett Garling.
The Sculpture Down the Lachlan is Central NSW’s bush version of Bondi’s popular ‘Sculpture by the Sea’ artworks, and every year thousands of visitors follow alongside the Lachlan River to view its quirky and unique artworks and sculptures.
The trail was first launched back in 2011, spearheaded by local artist Rosie Johnston, and was designed to reflect and celebrate the diverse rural community — the people, the cultures and stories. Over the years it has gained international recognition the beautiful artworks and also the stunning Australian bush landscape through which the trail runs.
The ‘Brumbies Run’ installation can be found at Warroo Reserve, just off Lachlan Valley Way. It’s a bronze sculpture featuring stunning wild horses running and leaping. Artist Brett Garling designed it to represent the freedom, spirit and enthusiasm of Australians.
Brumbies Run by Brett Garling (Image Essjay Photography)
Other recent installations include ‘Waiting for the Rain’ (Jimmy Rix, April 2024) and ‘Between the Silence’ (Clancy Warner, May 2023). Some others to add to your bucket list include the ‘Tower’ by Stephen King near Jemalong, the original 3m tall ‘amazing’ sign by Rosie Johnston at Forbes, a 22m long steel goanna ‘Varanus’ by Glen Star in Walla Walla and the 6m tall ‘Heart of Country’ by Damian Vick near Condobolin.
At the trail’s end (or beginning, depending on where you’re travelling from), don’t miss the iconic ‘Utes in the Paddock’ artwork in Condobolin, a collection of 20 Holden utes that has become a fan favourite to the point that the Lachlan Shire Council built its new Visitor Information Centre at the same site as the art display.
Ute of Arms in the Utes in a Paddock collection in Condobolin, NSW (Image Lachlan Shire Council)
There are plenty of places to camp while you’re enjoying a leisurely drive along the trail, including Wheogo Park in Forbes which where you can camp with a view of the lake, and Gum Bend Lake near Condobolin, both of which are free (donations are appreciated) and caravan friendly.
While you’re exploring the Central West, be sure to check out some of its other large attractions such as The Dish CSIRO Radio Telescope in Parkes, the Grenfell Silo Art and the various beautiful murals that decorate Eugowra.
Varanus by Glen Star near Forbes (Image Monique Lovick Photography)
For other large attractions to check out in central NSW, then head to Parks to visit the famous CSIRO Radio Telescope ‘The Dish’, Eugowra for the fantastic Eugowra murals and then Grenfell for its stunning Silo Art.
To find out more about the Sculpture Down the Lachlan art trail, head here.
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