Cowra Bridge Pylon Murals

New South Wales


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.


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