Lizzy

This stop has ART GALORE!! 

Lizzy (the tractor) is an icon.  She is a steam tractor, imported in 1889. 

The tractor was used to clear much of the local countryside and is a well-restored relic of an era long-gone. Lizzy worked with her twin to clear many of the original properties in and around Gnowangerup.  Her twin is located near the approach to Albany.  

NOTE: Be sure to take a look at the amazing murals on the IGA building.  These are the work of Jerome Davenport (#Ketones6000), and feature some special flora and fauna from the Stirling Range NP.  

• The yellow and black bird is the Yellow Crested Shrike-Tit.  It is so rare that visitors from as far as Japan have come to 'bird-watch' and catch a glimpse. 
• The flower featured on the main street side is the Queen of Sheba Orchid. It's colours are spectacular and it is native to this area.  Orchid Tours are available during the season within the Park.  
• The Malleefowl is our Shire's mascot, and although they are endangered, there are still a few to be found in the remnant bush around Gnowangerup.  (Gnowangerup is a Goreng-Noongar term which means: Place of the Malleefowl.") VISIT the Shire offices which feature an amazing wood carving of the Malleefowl for public viewing by local artist, John Davis.  

The beautiful street art panels looking north down the street are the work of renowned Albany artist "Sue Codee". 

Just past the IGA, on the opposite side of the road, is the iconic "Ned Kelly Sculpture." You can read about his connection with our local history there.  

The public toilets are adjacent to this icon, and also feature an Art Project.  This mosaic was completed as part of a community art venture where a mosaic specialist worked with ordinary members of our town to create this spectacular display!