Let your imagination guide and your heart connect...
Every place (no matter how small) has 'understories' - secrets, songs, dreams - that help us connect with the 'spirit of place'. This connection enriches our sense of self and our sense of belonging.
The Understory sculpture walk trail is the first purpose built walk trail within Australia to permanently feature specially commissioned artworks from a range of different art forms.
Sculpture, music and writing have been commissioned from nationally and internationally renowned creative personnel to reflect the social, cultural and environmental heritage of the Southern Forests region. The 1.2 km walk circuit showcases the awe-inspiring Karri, Jarrah and Marri forest of the Northcliffe Forest Park.
Permanent and ephemeral (temporary) sculptures are located at varying intervals along the trail, with poetry, prose, storytelling, photography and music appearing in associated publications and audio tours.
The Sculpture Walk commences from the Northcliffe Information and Visitor Centre. Entry fees include a range of five different audio tours and a comprehensive Trail Guide.
The Sculpture Walk is open Daily 10.00am - 4.00pm, last entry 3pm.
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Location
Understory – Southern Forest Arts
Northcliffe WA 6262, Australia
Reviews
4.7 (40 Google reviews)
remi chisholm22 September 2023
This place is so interesting and full with beautiful art that compliments life in the forest. The walk is easy and you are provided with a map with all art pieces and nature facts, as well as a collection of soft music and a podcast about the walk which is cool!
Andrew C25 September 2023
Wow! A complete and most pleasant surprise. Had been expecting something fairly pedestrian but instead saw an excellent exhibition in the best possible setting. Do yourself a favour.
Sarah19 July 2023
Unexpectedly great way to spend an arvo, appreciated by young and old. Especially liked all the charcoal faces hidden in the forest.
Colin Norris01 August 2022
Have driven through the area many times yet never knew this was here. So delighted to eventually discover it July 2022. There was a $10 per adult entry fee to do the 1.2km walk via the Visitor's Centre, but well worth the price. So many creations to encounter, all with more or less something to engage the imagination. The walk took us about 45 minutes.
Most of the pieces show some level of decay from being in the bush (some since 2006), but that's part of what makes this type of art "alive".
Apparently you can do the walk with an audio track to listen to. Maybe that's something we'll have to go back for.
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