Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park

Created from natural materials such as stone, earth and wood, the sculptures appear as part of the landscape to reflect the Island's unique and tranquil setting.  Different types of stone have been brought from various locations to the island.

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The Sculpture Park

Internationally renowned British environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy has created two works - a slate Cairn and a Stone House constructed from Dunkeld sandstone. Four Australian artists have also installed works on Herring Island: John Davis - A Hill, a River, Two Rocks and a Presence, Jill Peck - Steerage, Julie Collins - Audience, Robert James - The Ramp and Torres Strait Islander, Ellen Jose - Tanderrum (coming together).

Native Wild Garden

Melbourne horticulturist Iain Shears has designed a Native Wild Garden using patterns and species which occur naturally in temperate grasslands in Victoria. The wild garden starts flowering in early spring.

Herring Island Gallery

With the assistance of The Sidney Myer Fund and the renowned Melbourne based architect Gregory Burgess, the existing 20 year old Scout Hall on the island was renovated and transformed into the Herring Island Gallery. Responding to a brief to design a multi purpose space, the architect has sensitively integrated this gallery and its walled court yard with the sculptures and native plantings.

The Gallery is suitable for exhibitions and cultural events. Other areas on the island can be booked for functions; a charge will apply. Interpretive signage has been placed at strategic locations on the island. Discover how the island was once used and how it has become one of Melbourne's most unique parks.