The Steppes Sculptures: Highland Art in Nature

The Steppes Sculptures offer a unique cultural experience in the Tasmanian Highlands. Located a short distance from Highland Lakes Road, near the historic Steppes Homestead, the sculptures provide a point of interest for travelers exploring the region. The collection features fourteen bronze sculptures, each mounted on a natural stone plinth. These sculptures, created by Stephen Walker, depict various aspects of the area, including native animals like the thylacine, echidna, and platypus, as well as historical elements such as sheep droving and Aboriginal families. Walker also created the bronze sculptures on the Hobart waterfront, and the whale at Cockle Creek. The Steppes Homestead, built in 1863, adds historical context to the site. For over a century, it was home to the Wilson family and served as a community hub, housing a police station, post office, and school. The homestead provides a glimpse into the lives of early settlers in the Tasmanian Highlands.