Myrtleford Mosaic Trail
The Mosaic Trail is a 5.6km trail that starts in the town centre at the Mosaic Wall in Jubilee Park - where you'll also find a giant mosaic snakes and ladders game.
The trail follows a shared path in a circuit up to Rotary Park, along the Ovens River path to Apex Park and then back to Jubilee Park via the path alongside Lewis Avenue. It's a flat, easy walk and suitable for those using mobility aids and wheelchairs. You can also ride it by bicycle, although you won't spot as many mosaics as it's one of those experiences where you're rewarded for taking your time.
There are about 100 mosaics along the trail and throughout the town, so keep your eyes peeled. Most of them are small and require you to take your time and observe the world around you in order to find them. Look in forgotten places such as the crevices of trees, under bridges and on rocks and you'll soon discover an enchanted world hiding in plain sight.
Rotary and Apex Park on the edges of Myrtleford are both ideal places to start exploring, with most mosaics close to the trail as shown on the map, with Reform Hill a worthy detour.
Two friends, affectionately known as 'The two Crackpots' started the first guerrilla mosaic installation in January 2019. The trail is now a treasure trove of hidden art, some easy to see, others you have to look a little harder. This ever changing landscape is worth visiting over and over again as new mosaics appear.
Kids' Treasure Hunt
If you've got little ones, the Crackpots have a fabulous free Treasure Hunt for kids to play while walking the trail, with clues to where some of the mosaics are hidden. Their website also includes a geochacing game available through Adventure Lab.
Alternatively, drop into the Visitor Information Centre, Cafe Fez, Myrtleford Art Gallery or the Australian Pumpkin Seed Company and purchase a 12-page Kids' Activity Pack.
Map of Trail
Key locations on the map:
#1 LOVE THE LIFE TREE - A big community project, you'll be able to find over forty hidden images of what locals love about their town.
#2 UP UP & AWAY - A treasure trove of discovery, this evolving work contains the cracked crockery of folks around town.
#3 SNAKES & LADDERS -Play this life sized board game while keeping an eye out for some local Aussie wildlife.
#4 UNDER THE BRIDGE - Where it all started, you'll find a kaleidoscope of colourful fish made with the help of family and friends.
#5 REFORM HILL - Discover & learn about our threatened species while meandering along bushwalking tracks up to the town lookout.
#6 TREE OF FRIENDSHIP - A collaboration with a local school, this rainbow tree contains the proud work of over 200 junior crackpots.
Location
Myrtle Street, Myrtleford 3737 Map
Web Links
→ www.myrtlefordmosaictrail.com.au
→ Myrtleford Mosaic Trail on Facebook
