Barraport - Piccoli's Spanner Sculptures
A two acre garden has many large sculptures which John Piccoli has made from old spanners placed amongst the trees and garden beds. Horses, bulls, fish, mermaids and men, all larger than life, inhabit the rambling garden - their spectacular forms crafted from rusty brown and gleaming silver spanners.
Birds are also a feature and the garden is dotted with enclosures housing brightly coloured and often rare species.
A collection of 84 different types of old horse-drawn equipment line the front and back driveways. Many other interesting things are to be seen as you walk through the magnificent garden.
One of John's sculptures can be seen at the eastern entry to Boort.
Opening Hours:
Opening days are Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Tours at 10:30am and 2:30pm. Bookings are not necessary for individuals.
Cost:
$15 adults, U18 $5
Access for Dogs:
Pets welcome on leash.
Note: Sadly the artist John Piccoli has passed away but you can still see his work.
Location
1314 Boort-Quambatook Road, Barraport 3537 Map
✆ (03) 5455 4257 / 0408 932 181
Web Links
→ spannerman.weebly.com
→ Spanner Man - John Piccoli on Facebook
