Silo Art Trail ~ Victoria

Silo Art Trail ~ North West Victoria

The North West Silo Art Trail is a great road trip through Victoria’s Wimmera and Mallee regions. Grain silos have been transformed into stunning works of art that feature the people, culture, and landscapes of rural Australia.

It is Australia’s most extensive outdoor gallery, with fifteen amazing murals painted onto the silos by world-renowned artists.

We begin our road trip from Horsham, approximately 300 kilometres from Melbourne, via Ballarat.  During our road trip in our Motorhome, we explored lots of small country towns, saw 15 incredible painted silos and other unique sights.

On Day 1, we travel from Horsham to Murtoa, then to Rupanyup, to Sheep Hills, and then stay at Brim, which is approximately 120 kilometres away.

Horsham

Horsham is a vibrant regional city that serves as a gateway to the Grampians and the Silo Art Trail. 

Renowned artist Smug painted the Horsham Silo in May 2022, depicting the story of Yanggendyinanyuk, a respected figure from Victoria’s Wimmera region. 

He was known for his remarkable tracking abilities, his talent on the cricket field, and his role in preserving and sharing local Aboriginal culture.  Smug also painted the black cockatoo on the nearby flour mill.

Then we drove 31 kilometres to Murtoa..

Murtoa

Murtoa is a charming town in the Wimmera region on the banks of Lake Marma.

The Murtoa Silo was also painted by Smug and was completed in April 2023. 

The artwork features 30 realistic birds, with one glowing bird standing out to represent the 1 in 30 Australians living with mental illness. 

Smug was inspired by the James Hill taxidermy collection and Murtoa-born psychiatrist Dr. John Cade, who made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of bipolar disorder.

While we were in Murtoa, we visited the Stick Shed, also known as the "Cathedral of the Wimmera." 

This remarkable structure was built in 1942 during World War II for grain storage. It is supported by 580 unmilled mountain ash poles and measures 265 meters in length. It's the only remaining structure of its kind and was heritage-listed in 2014. 

We also had a look at the Murtoa Museum, which is housed in the old Railway Water Tower. It is open daily from 12.00 pm to 2.00 pm and houses the James Hill Taxidermy collection, comprised of over 600 birds, eggs, nests and reptiles.

Then we drove 15 kilometres to Rupanyup, a quaint town on the Dunmunkle Creek.

Rupanyup

The Rupanyup Silo was recently repainted in March 2025 by Smug. 

The new artwork depicts the surrounding farmland landscape in vibrant harvest-time colours, featuring elements of agriculture, local bird-life and the future is represented by a child of the next generation.

Sheep Hills

Then we drove 35 kilometres to Sheep Hills. Sheep Hills is a small community with a tennis club, golf club, cricket club, and public hall. 

This stunning silo mural was painted by Melbourne artist Adnate and features local elders and children, it beautifully honours the deep cultural connections of the region’s Indigenous community.

We then drove on to Brim, a distance of 35 kilometres.

Brim

Brim is a relaxed little town on the banks of the Yarriambiack Creek.

Guido van Helten's mural was the first in Victoria and portrays four anonymous farmers. He aimed to capture the essence of rural life and show the strength and resilience that is required to be a country Victorian farmer. 

Camping at Reddas Park

We camped the night at Redda's Park near Brim. Redda’s Park is a large bush camping area with powered and unpowered sites, playground, BBQs, picnic tables and basic toilets and showers on the edge of the Brim Weir Pool. 

It is $10.00 per night to stay, and you can put your money in the red box behind the toilets. 

On Day 2, we left Brim and visited Rosebery, Nullawil and finished at Sea Lake; the total Distance was about 200 kilometres. We started the day by driving from Brim to Rosebery, a distance of 36 kilometres.

Rosebery

Rosebery is a small rural locality in the Wimmera region, situated on the Henty Highway.

The Rosebery Silo was painted by Melbourne artist Kaff-eine in late 2017 and features a young female farmer and a contemporary horseman, symbolising the resilience and spirit of the Mallee community.  After admiring the silo art, we drove 98 kilometres to Nullawil.

Nullawil

Nullawil is a small town on the Calder Highway 

In July 2019, renowned artist Smug climbed into a cherry picker and began painting the local silos, and in 14 days, they were complete.

The mural features Jimmy the kelpie, sitting proudly beside a man many believe to be his owner, Darren. Look closely at Jimmy’s dog tag and you’ll see a galah and a stick engraved on it—a clever nod to the town’s name, which comes from two Aboriginal words: “Nulla” (killing stick) and “Wil” (from “willock,” meaning galah).

This was one of our favourite silos, the mural is absolutely stunning.

Then we headed 50 kilometres from Nullawil to Sea Lake.

Sea Lake 

Sea Lake is a small town in Victoria's Mallee region,  renowned for its captivating silo art and Lake Tyrrell, a fascinating Pink Lake.

The Sea Lake Silos were painted by Joel Fergie, aka The Zookeeper, and Travis Vinson, aka Drapl in October 2019.

The artwork depicts a young girl swinging from a mallee eucalyptus tree whilst gazing out over Lake Tyrrell. A Wedge-Tailed Eagle soars above the girl, and a group of emus runs into the night. 

We then drove out to Lake Tyrrell, which is about 7 kilometres north of Sea Lake. Lake Tyrrell is the state's largest salt lake, spanning over 20,000 hectares. 

The lake's distinctive pink hue emerges during warm and wet periods when red marine phytoplankton release pigments into the shallow, salty waters. 

This phenomenon, combined with the lake's reflective qualities, creates stunning visuals, especially at sunrise and sunset. A viewing platform and information bay are available to learn more about this unique natural wonder.

We wanted to stay overnight in Sea Lake, as they have a nightly show that projects onto the silos.

Camping at Sea Lake Royal Hotel

We stayed at the Sea Lake Royal Hotel, where you can camp behind the hotel in the carpark. There is no power or water, but it's a nice flat spot and convenient to have dinner at the Hotel and walk to the silos in the evening to see the night activation.

Every night after sunset, the silos come alive with vibrant visuals that showcase the changing seasons and cultural heritage of the Mallee.

On Day 3 we left Sea Lake and saw the silos at Walpeup, Patchewollock, and Lascelles before staying overnight at Lake Lascelles near Hopetoun. Today’s total travel distance was approximately 220 kilometres.

From Sea Lake to Walpeup is about 118 kilometres.

Walpeup

Walpeup is a small rural town on the Mallee Highway with a rich agricultural history.

The Walpeup Silos were painted by artists Julian Clavijo and Camilo Delgado in June 2023 to honour Harold Thomas Bell. 

Bell was a local boy who lied about his age to enlist in World War I at just 16. 

He joined the 4th Light Horse Regiment and fought bravely at the Battle of Beersheba, where he was critically wounded and later died. His true age and identity were only discovered after his death. Lest we forget.

From Walpeup, we drove 35 kilometres to Patchewollock.

Patchewollock

Patchewollock is a small rural town in north-west Victoria near Wyperfeld National Park. 

The Patchewollock silo was painted in 2016 by Brisbane artist Fintan Magee. The mural features local sheep and grain farmer Nick “Noodle” Hulland, whose tall, lean figure and weathered expression embody the hardworking spirit of the Mallee region

Then we drove 49 kilometres to Lascelles.

Lascelles

Lascelles is a tiny rural town on the Sunraysia Highway.

The Silos were painted by Melbourne artist Rone in 2017, and they feature large-scale portraits of local farming couple Geoff and Merrilyn Horman.

Leaving Lascelles, we drove 26 kilometres to Hopetoun.

Camping at Lake Lascelles

We stayed overnight at Hopetoun on the shores of Lake Lascelles.

Lake Lascelles has powered sites for $30.00 per night, or unpowered sites around the lake for $5.00 per person per night. There are rustic toilets and showers, a camp kitchen, water and bins.

Click here for more information about camping at Lake Lascelles.

On Day 4, we saw the silos at Albacutya and Arkoona, Kaniva and Goroke.

The total distance travelled was approximately 260 kilometres.

Leaving Hopetoun, we drove 49 kilometres to the Albacutya silo.

Albacutya 

The Albacutya Silo Art was completed in 2021 by Melbourne artist Kitt Bennett. 

This colourful mural reflects his childhood memories of exploring the bush and searching for yabbies. Inspired by the surreal and often exaggerated nature of past stories, the colourful, dreamlike mural brings new life to the old silo and landscape. 

Then we drove 68 kilometres to Arkoona.

Arkoona 

The Arkona Silo Art has also been painted by Smug and was completed in April 2022. This mural was created to honour local legend Roley Klinge, known as the "unofficial Mayor of Arkona.”

Smug never met Roley, so he came up with a creative concept: a photorealistic mural with a twist—an invisible Roley, represented only by his iconic terry-towelling hat, glasses, and a gold watch engraved with his name. 

We then drove 84 kilometres to Kaniva.

Kaniva 

Kaniva is a lovely rural town on the Western Highway, approximately 25 kilometres east of the South Australian border.

Kaniva Silo was painted by David Lee Pereira and Jason Parker and completed in October 2020.  Art, which pays homage to the nearby Little Desert National Park and its diverse flora and fauna.

It features a colourful depiction of local flora and fauna, and pays homage to the nearby Little Desert National Park.

While we were in Kaniva, we wandered around the streets admiring the

'Sheep Art'—a series of colourful sheep statues, painted by local community groups

Then we drove 58 kilometres to Goroke, the last of the silos on our road trip.

Goroke

Goroke is a small town just south of the Little Desert National Park.

The Goroke silo was painted by New Zealand-born artist Geoffrey Carran. 

It features a Magpie, a Kookaburra and a Galah against the backdrop of a rural landscape, representative of the picturesque West Wimmera region

The Drive from Goroke back to Horsham is approximately 68 kilometres.