Towards the river, a short walk from the Cowra Visitor Information Centre, beneath the road bridge over the Lachlan River, you'll find these colourful murals by local Aboriginal artist, Kym Freeman, depicting the history of the Wiradjuri people.
Cowra Bridge Pylon Murals
New South Wales
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