Category: Street Art, Murals & Outdoor Art

Contemporary art that has been created in public spaces, conveying the artist’s message to tourists and locals alike.  Enriching communities with an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colour.

Street Art in Morrinsville

Street Art in Morrinsville

Morrinsville is located in the Waikato region on New Zealand’s North Island, about half an hour’s drive out of Hamilton on the road to Te Aroha.  It’s a pretty little town, with many places to grab a bite to eat in cafés, hotels and restaurants.  There’s a nice bright playground for the kids in Thomas Park, a Rose Garden, a museum and several fuel stations and supermarkets. There’s also some quirky street art in Morrinsville!    

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Waiuku New Zealand

Waiuku Welcome Mural

Waiuku is a charming little rural town that sits at the southern end of the Āwhitu Peninsula.  The town has several pleasant waterfront parks and recreation areas overlooking the shores of the tidal Waiuku river, which is an estuary that flows out of the Manukau Harbour.  Waiuku is just under an hour’s drive from Auckland.  I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful little town in July.  Being winter, it was cold and wet but I still managed to see some highlights in between the rain showers. 

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Silo Art in Grenfell

Silo Art in Grenfell full picture

We took a day trip from the Southern Highlands out to see the Silo Art in Grenfell.  These impressive silos were painted by Melbourne street artist Heesco in 2019.  It was an ambitious 7-ish hours of round-trip driving time, stopping in at a few country towns along the way to see what we could see. 

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Silo Art in Murrumburrah

Silo Art in Murrumburrah photo taken by Fiona Whiley

The silo art in Murrumburrah was completed in 2021 by the popular street artist Heesco.  As the eastern end of the old flour mill building received the mural facelift, it is best photographed in the morning when the sun illuminates the colours of the mural. 

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Silo Art in Gunnedah

Silo Art in Gunnedah

When the pace of city life gets too much, one of the best solutions is to pack your bag and head out to a country town.  Plenty of fresh air, wide open spaces, friendly people, and the unique colours of the Australian countryside await, like a soothing balm to be applied to the soul.  Many country towns have their own “claim to fame” that sets them apart from other destinations.  One example of this is the silo art in Gunnedah. 

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Silo Art in Wilton

Silo Art in Wilton

Murals are becoming increasingly popular in Australia, throughout both cities and outback country towns.  Public outdoor artworks on water towers and silos adorn country roads, as well as street art on building walls in towns and cities, providing enjoyment for locals and tourists alike.  Travelling to the country towns to enjoy the murals provides a much needed boost to the local economy.  It is definitely something you should consider adding to your next travel plan when in Australia.

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Street Art in Devonport NZ

Street Art in Devonport NZ

Devonport New Zealand is a quaint little village to the North of Auckland.  A short 12-minute ferry trip from Auckland will bring you to the town.  A historic town with a dormant volcano, Victorian-era buildings and beautifully decorated beach style houses.  Street Art was really the last thing I was expecting to find on my visit to Devonport.  Yet, to my surprise, there were many pieces to be found on blank walls, and electricity junction boxes around the town. 

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