Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail

13/04/2026

Almost there! A huge thank you to the many generous donors who have contributed to bringing our next major installation, "Glossy Black' by Dave Clarke, to life. This will be a wonderful tribute to Bryon Buick on his beloved trail.

If you would like to support this project, there is still time to make a tax-deductible donation via the Australian Cultural Fund. Visit: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000e8GpJMAU/ki-sculpture-trail-glossy-black

Penneshaw Progress

04/04/2026

Easter & Autumn school holidays are a time to slow down after a hectic start to the year.

It's a perfect time to spend an hour or two wandering the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail. With the natural bushland coming to life, you can explore what's new & count the wallabies frolicking amongst the sculptures.

Our sculpture trail is created & cared for by our community for you to enjoy. It's free for all, but if you can make a small donation, you'll help fund our next instalment.

19/03/2026

Now this is going to be special! | We're excited to share our latest project: the creation of 'Glossy Black,' a stunning sculpture in steel, glass and granite by artist Dave Clarke .

This artwork will honour the legacy of Bryon Buick, a fifth-generation Kangaroo Islander, gifted artist, and founding member of the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, who was central to the trail's creation and design from its inception.

Bryon dedicated countless hours to beautifying the Penneshaw community, from designing and building the winding paths to creating stunning town gardens. His passions extended to protecting Kangaroo Island’s unique wildlife, with a special passion for the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo.

Now, after requests from Bryon's family and community, we're excited to partner with artist Dave Clarke, a fellow founding trail member and close friend of Bryon, to bring this special installation to life.

We invite you to help this project come to life. Your donation will help create 'Glossy Black'. Any funds raised beyond our target will go toward fulfilling Bryon's dream of an arbour along the trail.

Donations via the Australian Cultural Fund are tax-deductible. Find more and donate here: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000e8GpJMAU/ki-sculpture-trail-glossy-black

Penneshaw Progress

09/03/2026

The winding paths of the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail were created and are still maintained through the hard work of our community of volunteers.

At this time of year, pruning back the vegetation and reinforcing the paths for winter are the big tasks.

Our volunteers' efforts mean that your donation to the trail go directly towards acquisition of our art collection for all to enjoy. And all donations via the Australian Cultural Fund are also tax-deductible. Consider supporting our Island's most significant cultural art site soon: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000a3Sf6MAE/kangaroo-island-sculpture-trail-visitor-support-fund-2026?edit=true

04/01/2026

It's the first week of January, & we're already working on our first installation of 2026, acquired through a generous private donation.

We can only share a sneak peek of this fabulous piece, which will bring a new dimension of colour & fun to our art collection.

Our trail is community-owned & managed by passionate volunteers so that your donation, whether it's a few dollars or a few thousand, goes towards maintaining our beautiful trail & acquiring new works.

Stay tuned for more information about the commissioning of our new installation.

Penneshaw Progress

01/01/2026

Our beautiful community owned trail only survives and grows through the amazing work of volunteers and many generous donations , both large and small. Once again someone has chosen to abuse the generosity of folk by breaking into and damaging our donation pole. If anyone saw anything untoward recently at the trail entrance please let us know.

01/01/2026

Overlooking stunning Hog Bay Beach in Penneshaw, the sounds of waves breaking & children giggling drift up as you wander the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail.

Come with sandy feet, spend an hour wandering the trail, exploring the stunning installations, spying the local wildlife who call the trail home and finding hidden shady spots to rest.

Fun and free for everyone, our community-owned art trail is driven by volunteer passion and generous donations.

Find out more: https://www.kangarooislandsculpturetrail.com/

26/12/2025

Wander the trail in the morning or late afternoon & you'll have a good chance of meeting the locals who call it home.

Where else in the world can you meet native marsupials and stunning birdlife living amongst sculptural installations?

Discover more about our community-powered art trail: https://www.kangarooislandsculpturetrail.com/

22/12/2025

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported The Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail this year. Our vibrant, community-owned art trail thrives because of your passion, volunteer hours, and donations large and small.

We look forward to seeing visitors explore the trail over the holidays. Come and discover our stunning new installations. The trail is always free, but your donation will go directly towards bringing even more inspiring art to life next year.

Becoming an arts patron of the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail is easy, and every tax-deductible donation via the Australian Cultural Fund makes a difference.

Donate now: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn0000071us9MAA/kangaroo-island-sculpture-trail-visitor-support-fund

Penneshaw Progress

15/12/2025

The Kangaroo Island Sculpture trail embodies our community, our environment & the story of why we call this stunning place home.

Thank you to the talented for helping us to capture our mission & how you can join us.

15/12/2025

Our entrance is looking more inviting than ever, thanks to Kangaroo Island Council & South Australian Tourism Commission.

The upgrade includes additional parking space & entrance paving. Come for an explore these holidays and see what's new on the trail.

🌿✨ Penneshaw Sculpture Trail Entrance Update ✨🌿

Great progress is happening at the Penneshaw Sculpture Trail entrance this week and it is really starting to shine.

👷‍♀️ Concrete and paving works are now complete
🌱 Final touches including bitumen sealing and new plantings will take place early next year
🙌 A huge thank you to the amazing Sculpture Trail Committee for their passion and ongoing work on this beloved community space

This project is proudly supported through the South Australian Tourism Commission cruise ships grant.

08/12/2025

Trail inspired poems by the Penneshaw 7-8 students.

As part of their Student Voice and Leadership work, the students have been engaging with the Trail. They've spent time walking, creating scavenger hunts, and reading Bev Willson's haikus. Inspired by these, they've penned poems of their own to capture the magic of the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail, and their experience both there and in their wider community.

Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail
Penneshaw Progress