Backpacker Mural, Laurie Astill, Dean Ford and Julie Brown, 2019
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The Backpacker Mural is located next to the Stanthorpe Post Office, and is a tribute to the thousands of backpackers who make Stanthorpe their temporary home every year. Backpackers are an essential part of Stanthorpe’s economy as they bring many hands to carry out the important labour in Granite Belt orchards and vegetable fields.
This painting is based on an original image by local artist Laurie Astill and brought to life with the assistance of local artists Dean Ford and Julie Brown.
Over the past decade local artist have added dozens of public art to the streets and surrounds of Stanthorpe. Find out more about Stanthorpe Street Art.