Murals and Street Art in Dubbo

Art Inspired by Nature

Your mural trail begins at the Dubbo Visitor Information Centre, where a colourful artwork showcases threatened species found within the nearby Goonoo Forest. The centre is also home to two of Dubbo's famous bronze rhino sculptures by internationally renowned artists Gillie and Marc, making it one of the city's most photographed public art locations.

Highlights: Goonoo Forest mural and Bronze Rhino sculptures
Location: Corner Macquarie Street and Newell Highway

Stories Flowing from the Macquarie River

The mural at Macquarie Regional Library celebrates the deep connection between the Wiradjuri people and the Macquarie River. Rich with Aboriginal motifs and native wildlife, the artwork reflects thousands of years of culture, storytelling and connection to Country, reminding visitors of the river's enduring importance to the region.

Theme: Community and Aboriginal Culture
Medium: Painted mural
Location: Macquarie Regional Library

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A Powerful Tribute to Pearl Gibbs

One of Dubbo's most recognisable murals, Past. Present. Future. towers above the corner of Talbragar and Darling Streets. Painted by internationally acclaimed Australian street artist Adnate, the mural honours Pearl Gibbs, a proud Aboriginal activist whose tireless advocacy helped bring national attention to the rights and welfare of Aboriginal Australians throughout the twentieth century.

Today, the mural stands as both a striking work of public art and an important recognition of Pearl Gibbs' enduring legacy.

Artist: Adnate
Medium: Large-scale mural
Location: Corner Talbragar and Darling Streets

The Heart of Arts and Culture in Dubbo

The Western Plains Cultural Centre is one of regional NSW's leading arts and cultural destinations. Home to a contemporary art gallery and the Dubbo Museum, it showcases a changing program of exhibitions alongside permanent collections celebrating the region's history and creative talent.

The precinct is also home to several public artworks, making it the perfect place to begin your self-guided exploration of Dubbo's murals and street art.

Location: Corner Gipps and Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo
Experience: Gallery, museum and public art

Contemporary Art That Invites a New Perspective

Located outside the Western Plains Cultural Centre, Urban Trees is a striking contemporary artwork by Jeff McCann. Featuring bold geometric forms, layered patterns and recurring eye motifs, the work encourages visitors to look at the urban landscape from a fresh perspective while adding colour and creativity to the cultural precinct.

Artist: Jeff McCann
Medium: Painted architectural artwork
Location: Western Plains Cultural Centre, Gipps Street

A Celebration of Community Through Art

Created by artist Brigid Palin in collaboration with local community members, the Dice Mosaic transforms ordinary public infrastructure into a vibrant work of art. Located beside Victoria Park, the mosaic reflects the power of community collaboration while brightening one of Dubbo's busiest recreational precincts.

Artist: Brigid Palin with community participants
Medium: Mosaic on concrete
Location: Victoria Park, Gipps Street

A Symbol of Inclusion and Play

Perched above the entrance to Livvi's Place in Victoria Park, this colourful butterfly sculpture welcomes visitors to one of Dubbo's most inclusive playgrounds. Designed by Big Kahuna Imagineering, the sculpture reflects the playground's focus on accessibility, imagination and play for children of all abilities.

Designer: Big Kahuna Imagineering
Medium: Metal sculpture
Location: Livvi's Place, Victoria Park

Honouring Service and Sacrifice

Standing proudly in Victoria Park since 1925, the Dubbo War Memorial Cenotaph is the city's principal place of remembrance. Built from sandstone, it commemorates those who served Australia and continues to be the focal point for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services.

Theme: Heritage
Material: Sandstone
Location: Victoria Park

Remembering a Local Hero

This bronze bust honours Pilot Officer Rawdon Hume Middleton VC, who spent much of his youth in Dubbo before serving in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously, Middleton displayed extraordinary courage in 1942 by flying his severely damaged Stirling Bomber long enough for his crew to parachute to safety before the aircraft crashed into the English Channel.

Created by respected local sculptor Brett Garling, the bust was unveiled in 2013 and stands as a lasting tribute to one of the region's greatest wartime heroes.

Artist: Brett Garling
Material: Bronze on sandstone
Location: Victoria Park

Dubbo's Ever-Changing Outdoor Gallery

Hidden just off Macquarie Street, Alley Gallery is a vibrant outdoor exhibition space showcasing contemporary street art from emerging and established artists. Originally inspired by a 2011 street art exhibition at the Western Plains Cultural Centre, the laneway has become a canvas for bold creativity, featuring works by artists including Jumbo, Phibs and Bafcat, alongside regularly changing installations selected through community engagement.

Artists: Various contemporary artists
Medium: Spray paint murals and street art
Location: Macquarie Street, Dubbo CBD

Dubbo's Most Notorious Daughter

Born in Dubbo in 1881, Kate Leigh became one of Australia's most infamous underworld figures during Sydney's Razor Gang era. This striking mural captures her resilience, determination and controversial legacy through a portrait inspired by one of her historic police mugshots.

Painted by Poncho Army, the artwork is one of several murals celebrating significant figures connected to the Dubbo Region.

Location: Bultje Street, near Dubbo Fast Lane
Artist: Poncho Army
Medium: Painted mural

Stories from Australia's Colonial Past

Outlaw Alley explores the colourful and sometimes controversial characters of Australia's colonial history through large-scale murals of Ben Hall and Breaker Morant.

Created by Poncho Army, these artworks invite visitors to discover the stories behind two of Australia's best-known historical figures while adding another layer to Dubbo's growing street art collection.

Location: 213 Macquarie Street (visible from Bligh Street)
Artist: Poncho Army
Medium: Painted murals

Aboriginal Stories on Country

The railway bridge pylons beside the Macquarie River feature a series of murals inspired by Aboriginal Dreaming stories and the enduring connection between the Wiradjuri people and Country.

These artworks celebrate culture, storytelling and the significance of the river that has sustained communities for thousands of years.

Location: Railway bridge pylons near the Macquarie River
Theme: Aboriginal culture and storytelling

The Story of Dubbo Through Aboriginal Eyes

Created by local Indigenous artists Alan Riley and Stephen Moore, this timeline mural reflects the history of the Dubbo Region through an Aboriginal perspective, celebrating thousands of years of culture, community and connection to Country.

The artwork encourages visitors to reflect on the region's past while recognising the strength and continuity of Wiradjuri culture.

Location: Dubbo Square, Macquarie Street
Artists: Alan Riley & Stephen Moore
Medium: Painted mural

Discover Nature Carved in Stone

Nestled within the Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden at Elizabeth Park, a collection of handcrafted sandstone sculptures celebrates the unique flora and fauna of the Australian landscape. Created by sculptor and stonemason Newton Bishop of Newton Stone Design, these artworks encourage visitors to slow down, explore the gardens and discover unexpected artistic treasures throughout the park.

Blending art with the natural environment, the sculptures have become a popular attraction for families, photographers and garden enthusiasts alike.

Location: Elizabeth Park, Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden
Artist: Newton Bishop – Newton Stone Design
Medium: Hand-carved sandstone sculptures

Art That Connects Community

Created by internationally recognised Australian artist Fintan Magee, these large-scale murals explore themes of storytelling, cultural identity, knowledge sharing and connection.

The artworks bring colour and warmth to the hospital environment while recognising the importance of community, healing and belonging.

Location: Dubbo Base Hospital
Artist: Fintan Magee
Medium: Painted murals

Creativity Inspired by Community

This vibrant mural by celebrated Australian artist Mulga was created in collaboration with local school students, celebrating imagination, fun and community spirit.

Its playful characters and bright colours make it one of Dubbo's most cheerful public artworks.

Location: Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre
Artist: Mulga with local school students
Medium: Painted mural

Honouring Australia's Cattle King

Known as the Cattle King, Sir Sidney Kidman built one of the largest pastoral empires in Australian history. This striking mural by Poncho Army celebrates his remarkable contribution to Australia's rural heritage.

Located in Brown's Lane, it has become one of Dubbo's most recognisable murals.

Location: Rear of 165 Brisbane Street (visible from Brown's Lane)
Artist: Poncho Army
Medium: Painted mural

A Tribute to an Australian Icon

Painted alongside Sir Sidney Kidman, this mural depicts Sir Henry, the famous ram associated with Australian agricultural history. Together the two murals celebrate the people, livestock and industries that helped shape regional Australia.

Location: 165–167 Brisbane Street
Artist: Poncho Army
Medium: Painted mural

Contemporary Street Art with Character

Created by Jack Randell, the Bin Chicken mural combines humour, colour and storytelling to celebrate one of Australia's most recognisable birds. It is the first artwork completed as part of the Mural Making – Storytelling Project, which has expanded public art across the region.

The mural has quickly become a favourite stop for visitors looking for a unique photo opportunity.

Location: 13 Bultje Street, Dubbo
Artist: Jack Randell
Medium: Painted mural

Celebrating the Macquarie River

Created in 2012 by local artist and Murrawarri man Allan Shillingsworth, this mosaic celebrates the cultural importance of the Macquarie River to the Wiradjuri people and neighbouring Aboriginal communities.

The artwork reflects the river's role as a vital source of food, travel and connection across Country and celebrates the enduring relationship between people and place.

Location: Elizabeth Park
Artist: Allan Shillingsworth
Medium: Mosaic on concrete

Engineering That Built a Town

The restored Drift Wells machinery tells the story of one of Dubbo's most important engineering achievements. Constructed in 1894 under the guidance of Dubbo's first Mayor, James Samuels Jnr, the Drift Wells secured a reliable water supply that allowed the young settlement to grow and prosper.

Today the preserved machinery provides a fascinating insight into the ingenuity of early regional engineering.

Location: Drift Wells Park
Medium: Historic engineering machinery

A Collaborative Canvas Celebrating the Western Region

Stretching along the fence line near Macquarie Home Stay, the Golden Highway Mural is a vibrant celebration of the landscapes, communities and creativity of the Western Region. Commissioned in 2020, the large-scale artwork was created by Jack Randell (Fishdog) and supported by the NSW Government and the Rotary Clubs of Dubbo.

Inspired by the changing landscapes from the mountains to the plains, the mural reflects the diverse character of regional NSW. Jack Randell invited fellow artists John Murray (Lightning Ridge), Lewis Burns (Dubbo Wiradjuri), Pietro Dudek (Rome) and Gill Pedrana (Dubbo) to contribute their own distinctive styles, creating a collaborative artwork that celebrates humour, tradition, culture and community.

Together, the murals form a colourful gateway to Dubbo and showcase the power of public art to bring people, places and stories together.

Location: Golden Highway, near Macquarie Home Stay, Dubbo
Lead Artist: Jack Randell (Fishdog)
Contributing Artists: John Murray, Lewis Burns, Pietro Dudek and Gill Pedrana
Completed: 2020
Commissioned by: Macquarie Home Stay, supported by the NSW Government and Rotary Clubs of Dubbo
Medium: Large-scale painted murals