The Big Magpie
Height
3.5 metres
Year Built
2023
Address
Seven Creeks Park, corner of Clifton Street and Kirkland Avenue, Euroa, VIC 3666
The Lowdown
Swoop the Big Barrwarrang stands proudly in Euroa's Seven Creeks Park, the largest magpie sculpture in Australia at 3.5 metres tall. Installed in August 2023, this magnificent artwork was created by local artists Steve Tobin and Tank from nearby Longwood. The name honours the Taungurung people - 'Barrwarrang' means magpie in their language. The project was initiated by the Euroa Chamber of Commerce and Community Action group through the Pitch My Project initiative. The sculpture celebrates Australia's love-hate relationship with magpies - feared during swooping season, admired for their beautiful warbling song, and the mascot of multiple football teams including AFL's Collingwood.
Did you know?
"Created by local artists Steve Tobin and Tank from Longwood"
History
The Big Magpie was commissioned following a joint submission by the Euroa Chamber of Commerce and Euroa Community Action group to Council's Pitch My Project initiative in the 2022/23 Budget. Local artists Steve Tobin and Tank created Australia's biggest magpie sculpture, which was unveiled in August 2023. The community chose the name 'Swoop' while 'Barrwarrang' pays tribute to the Taungurung people.
More Fun Facts
- •Officially named Swoop the Big Barrwarrang
- •Barrwarrang means magpie in the Taungurung language
- •Installed in August 2023
- •Created by local artists Steve Tobin and Tank from Longwood
- •Largest magpie sculpture in Australia at 3.5 metres
Visiting Tips
- 💡Located at the corner of Clifton Street and Kirkland Avenue
- 💡Seven Creeks Park has picnic facilities
- 💡Euroa has excellent cafes and boutique shops
- 💡Part of a planned public art trail in Euroa
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times in public park.
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