Donald - Bullocks Head
At the corner of Byrne and Blair Streets in Donald, you'll find the tree that has intrigued people throughout Donald's history. Fronting the river is a viewing platform overlooking a natural formation on a dead gum tree that resembles the head of a bullock.
Town wisdom has it that if the bullock takes a drink, the town is in danger from flood waters. The bullock has taken more than a drink on at least two occasions. The 1909 floods and the 2011 floods saw the bullock at risk of drowning, with only the top of his horn showing! During the long drought at the start of this century, the tree fell down. It has been protected with fibreglass and restored to its original position, and its appearance has been unaltered in this process.
Location
Cnr Byrne Street and Blair Street, Donald 3480 Map
