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Lightning Ridge NSW 2834, AustraliaMap
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  • ianfX3997QT
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    A surprise along the highway between Lightning Ridge and Walget

    The last thing to expect while drinking along a country road is this huge sculpture made from a donor VW beetle and other bits. It certainly fits in well with the scenery.

    Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
  • Mark_R_B_123
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    Great Photo Opportunity

    Don't just drive by Stanley and admire him, stop and get some pics and learn a bit more about him. At 18 metres tall and made of cars and car parts, it's a unique sculpture and worth a closer look. An...

    Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
  • jilljake
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    Spectacular

    Beautiful Emu “statue” on the outskirts of Lightning Ridge. Recommend visiting John Murray’s Gallery in Lightning Ridge

    Reviewed on Mar 31, 2023
  • Annette A
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    Best looking bird in town!

    Love Stanley! He is a very impressive sculpture. Wish I could be here for the opening of the time capsule in about 40 years.

    Reviewed on Jan 2, 2023
  • Crystalline4u
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    Yuwaalaraay

    This is a wee bit embarrassing but when I was in town, I asked where I could find this emu...they told me that I drove past it on the way in. I mentioned that surely I would have seen it! They laughed...

    Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022