Murals of the Hastings

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Unlike many installations of this scale, Amanda's mural was hand-painted using various brushes, giving it a soft yet striking and dramatic appearance.\n","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2FBonny%2BHills%2B-%2BLindsay%2BMoller%2BProductions--9%2B(2)-1920w.webp?alt=media&token=fc00152a-ef5e-4d61-b37c-d08615a6e6ae","type":"img"},{"content":"The installation of the 'Paradise Found' mural has had a transformative impact on the local community. Previously, the site was frequently subjected to graffiti and vandalism, affecting the overall appeal and safety of the area. However, with the installation of the artwork, the site has become an attractive destination for art-loving visitors, discouraging anti-social behavior and promoting a sense of pride among neighboring residents.","type":"text"},{"content":"https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/blog/murals","type":"link","title":"Find out more"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2Ftts_0.mp3?alt=media&token=7b3b9493-730c-41b2-8217-dacbeb52c622"},{"address":"Flynns Beach","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":152.92686342255755,"latitude":-31.442901424694323},"placeId":"ChIJ63BbDs74nWsRdBZ6AMCCSw4","media":[{"content":"Mulga Mural Flynns Beach","type":"text"},{"content":"The large-scale mural on Port Macquarie's Flynns’ Beach seawall and ramp wall is a vibrant and fun signature artwork designed and installed by internationally renowned, Sydney based creative 'Mulga The Artist' AKA Joel Moore. Mulga is known for his unique creations and signature style, his work graces walls and objects around the world!\n\nMulga was inspired by many of Port's 'locals' including cool koalas, funky fish and kooky corellas!\n\nDid they mention that this is Mulga's biggest ever mural? Pretty awesome for an artist who is in demand across Australia and the world.\n\n","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2FA7301084.webp?alt=media&token=c01bba96-6165-42a6-888d-053c3111f0fa","type":"img"},{"content":"https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/blog/murals","type":"link","title":"Find out more"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2Ftts_1.mp3?alt=media&token=e59c66cd-8b40-4c10-a542-eda19cf6d87c"},{"address":"William Street Bridge mural","location":{"latitude":-31.431197002171064,"longitude":152.90567545842865,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107},"placeId":"ChIJtf9kFy3_nWsRaTaIgtiC8bk","media":[{"content":"The Beneath Our Feet Mural","type":"text"},{"content":"This mural is inspired by the Hastings River and aims to bring the beauty of the local marine life to the public eye. By featuring local river inhabitants in a realistic underwater scene, the mural aims to educate and inspire the community to appreciate and protect the natural environment.\n\nThe Beneath Our Feet mural was created by Mike Shankster.\n\n","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2F4fbeffdf0560ebb4c6b9cb4cef9a427e.webp?alt=media&token=33870e9e-a5d9-4ac1-8a89-b8d7aea28940","type":"img"},{"content":"https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/blog/murals","type":"link","title":"Find out more"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2Ftts_2.mp3?alt=media&token=dfa52be0-b986-4907-ab76-7060ba69f0f1"},{"address":"Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park, Gordon St","location":{"latitude":-31.434426088838578,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107,"longitude":152.90672199944458},"placeId":"ChIJE0QZpyX_nWsRsbC-JTvC2nw","media":[{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2FGordon-Street-underpass-Lindsay-Moller-Productions-0665.webp?alt=media&token=4e545b08-7860-4594-892f-a7603be29bad","type":"img"},{"content":"Wings of Diversity Mural","type":"text"},{"content":"Wings of diversity: a tapestry of Port Macquarie’s avian wonders and botanical riches by Arina Apostolova.\n\nThis stunning mural created by street artist, Arina Apostolova is located in the Gordan Street underpass and inspired by the local flora and fauna of the beautiful Port Macquarie region. Arina has created large scale murals across Ukraine, China and Australia.","type":"text"},{"content":"https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/blog/murals","type":"link","title":"Find out more"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2Ftts_3.mp3?alt=media&token=184f74df-b6c3-4a62-886d-fd7f24d42fe5"},{"address":"Log Wharf Reserve","location":{"latitude":-31.32608910966525,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitude":152.79659785},"placeId":"ChIJ580U1AcHnmsRCC4tvRoXQr0","media":[{"content":"Animals on Country","type":"text"},{"content":"This culturally inspired mural designed by indigenous artists Angela Marr and Mel Streater, celebrates the abundant saltwater, freshwater, land and sky fauna found at the gateway between Birrbay and Dhanggati Country.\n\nFour pylons of the Wilson River Bridge at Log Wharf have been decorated with vibrant murals featuring some of the local native animals: turtle, dolphin, bullshark, bandicoot, echidna, cockatoo, and the endangered Fritillary butterfly.","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2Fb98341e32b750813145561b12004765d.webp?alt=media&token=50b918a8-6c42-4f80-9204-bbbf10e88d68","type":"img"},{"content":"https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/blog/murals","type":"link","title":"Find out more"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2Ftts_4.mp3?alt=media&token=6972ee89-e587-4517-b2af-44c852fdff76"},{"address":"Bain Park Picnic Area","location":{"longitude":152.73264095000005,"latitude":-31.457964009715432,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"longitudeDelta":0.16350109057055107},"placeId":"ChIJaXuXKzP_dWsRbesq5G2hr6s","media":[{"content":"By Angela Roberts, assisted by Casey Roberts, Louise Mitchell and Chris Donovan, 2022 | Bain Park, Wauchope NSW\n\nDhoongang- the Hastings River and its creatures was created by local Birpai Artist Angela Roberts, with all the creatures originally drawn by the Kids from Birpai Country group, during a workshop held in 2020 at the Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council.\n\nThe Hastings River was, and continues to be, central to the life and culture of our First Nation’s people sustaining countless generations prior to white settlement.\n\nJust as the Birpai peoples have been custodians of the Hastings River for millennia, so now we are all caretakers for the future generations.","type":"text"},{"content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2FLindsay-Moller-Productions-53463.webp?alt=media&token=a62b06bf-8a0b-4863-a960-14be436a957e","type":"img"},{"content":"https://www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au/blog/murals","type":"link","title":"Find out more"}],"ttsFile":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FFYjwyMwCA7QxJOK7pIbH%2Ftts_5.mp3?alt=media&token=7814070f-e293-4de2-9338-095824b1ec57"}]