Geelong Arts, Culture & Heritage Trails Pocket Guides Walking Tour: Waterfront Bollards

Presented by Colin Mockett and the City of Greater Geelong
Thursday 8 October 11.00am – 12.30pm
Geelong Waterfront, Geelong 3220
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Join Colin Mockett OAM, one of Geelong’s most experienced historians and tour guides, for a walk exploring the stories behind Geelong’s iconic Waterfront Bollards, an outdoor gallery celebrating the people, places and stories that have shaped the city.

Hear the fascinating histories behind these colourful timber sculptures and discover how public art can transform everyday spaces into places of connection and belonging.

Celebrating the launch of the Geelong Arts, Culture & Heritage Trails Pocket Guides, this tour explores the relationship between creativity, history and place, revealing how design and storytelling bring Geelong’s waterfront to life for locals and visitors alike.

Free event. Bookings essential as places are limited. 

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The Geelong Waterfront Bollards are among the city’s most recognisable public artworks. Created by artist Jan Mitchell, the colourful timber sculptures transform former waterfront bollards into characters representing the people, occupations and events that have contributed to Geelong’s rich history. Stretching along the waterfront, they form a unique outdoor gallery that celebrates the city’s identity, heritage and sense of place.
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