Waaia Silo Art
Waaia Silo Art is an impressive series of murals by artist Tim Bowtell, completed in October 2025. The artwork transforms the grain silos in the small farming community of Waaia (pron. way-eye) into a colourful celebration of the town's dairying, agricultural and railway heritage.
The murals feature several scenes and characters that tell the story of Waaia and its community.
What is Depicted on the Silos:
- Friesian dairy cows waiting to be milked on a cold morning, with steam rising from their breath
- An old-fashioned walk-through dairy, also known as a swing dairy
- A brown Kelpie working dog helping herd the cattle
- Three crows flying overhead, representing the Indigenous origins of the town's name, Waaia, which means crow
- Bill Martin, a legendary local strongman remembered for carrying two heavy sacks of wheat at once
- Stacks of wheat bags representing the area's agricultural history
- A historic diesel passenger train known as The Beetle, which operated on Victorian railway lines during the early to mid-20th century
- A water wheel representing the community's struggle to secure irrigation water for local farms
Visitor Information:
The silos remain part of an operational grain handling facility. Visitors must stay outside the working area and keep clear of heavy vehicles, machinery and other operations.
The murals can be viewed and photographed from publicly accessible areas outside the silo site. Just south of the pub there's a small sign “Silo art car park” which directs you to a public viewing area.
How to Get There:
The silos are located in Waaia, between Numurkah and Nathalia, in northern Victoria.
Opening Hours:
The outdoor artwork can be viewed during daylight hours from publicly accessible areas outside the operational silo site.
Location
1720 Waaia-Bearii Road, Waaia 3637 View Map
