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Hello Koalas

Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia

Celebrating Australia’s cutest marsupial, this art trail around the Port Macquarie area gets bigger each year, with more of these vibrant sculptures of the cuddly icon of Australia come to life through playful and colourful sculptures.

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About Hello Koalas

The Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail is a public art project located in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. It features a collection of life-sized koala sculptures, each individually painted by local and international artists. The sculptures are displayed along a scenic trail, which winds through the city and offers visitors an opportunity to see the koalas up close and appreciate the unique designs. The project was created to raise awareness of the local koala population and their habitats, as well as to promote tourism in the region.

The trail is a popular tourist attraction and attracts visitors from around the world, who come to see the koalas, take photos and learn more about the project and its goals. The trail is usually held every two years and is a highly anticipated event in Port Macquarie. In addition to the sculptures, the trail also features informational signs and exhibits about koalas and their habitat, making it an educational as well as a fun and visually-stunning experience for visitors.

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Animals Family Free Fun Independent Permanent Sculpture

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Artworks

83


Timing

1 day


Difficulty

Easy


Access

Good

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Added by: arttrailproject

Published: 29 January 2023

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