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Travel Bloggers Explore New Zealand and Australia Street Art

Last Updated: July 2, 2022 // by Rhonda Albom // 27 Comments
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Union Lane Melbourne Australia photo by beer-and-croissants

Street art crosses cultures, language, and continental barriers. I love all of it, although I tend to gravitate towards the brighter, happier images. Today I share a collection of interesting New Zealand and Australia street art. It is part of a travel blogger collaborative series highlighting street art from around the world.

Wellington, New Zealand

Colorful graffiti in New Zealand's capital city

Colourful graffiti art is so prevalent in Wellington; it is sometimes used for retail signage.
I took this shot on a weekend getaway. See more at Wellington Photos: 20 Reasons It’s My Favorite NZ Getaway.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne CBD Street Art

Street art scene in Melbourne is huge. All the art that people see one day may change very quickly and be covered with another masterpiece the very next day. Frequent walks around the are CBD recommended.
Photo contributed by Aga Kozmic of A Matter of Taste. See more at Melbourne CBD Street Art Walk.

Union Lane Melbourne Australia street art

Melbourne is home to a vibrant street art culture. Hidden laneways such as Hosier, Rutledge and Union Lane showcase the talents of these incredible artists. Photo contributed by Kerri McConnel of Beer and Croissants.

Cairns, Australia

Street Art in Cairns Australia

A fun example of Australia street art. Photo contributed by Paula McInerney of Contented Traveller. See more at: Explore the City of Cairns Itself.

Sydney, Australia

Street art in Sydney, Australia

This work by Colin Bebe has been around for quite a few years. It depicts the large intersection at King Street and Enmore Road. Photo contributed by Paula Morgan of Sydney Expert. See more at Inner West Self-Guided Street Art Walk

Auckland, New Zealand

Tongan influenced Auckland street art by Benjamin Work. (New Zealand)

This Tongan-influenced piece by Benjamin Work is entitled: Tu’i ‘o e ngaahi Tu’i. I took this during a street art tour in the city. See more at A Virtual Tour of Central Auckland Street Art.

Perth, Australia

Fremantle Power Station street art

This Fremantle Power Station shot is taken in the abandoned and ruined Fremantle Power Station. There is a new working station right next to it, but the old one seems to be a place for young and old street artists alike to go in and practice their skills. Although the new station is under guard, they seem to turn a blind eye to us entering through the broken fence and climbing through an unbarred window into the abandoned aerosol atmosphere of a very characterful old building. This staircase is a famous picture of this building. Photo contributed by Mike Roberson of A Wandering Fifer.

Canberra, Australia

Street art in Canberra Australia

One of many superhero street art examples on Tocumwal Lane in Canberra. Photo contributed by Paula McInerney of Contented Traveller. See more at Superhero’s at Tocumwal Lane, Canberra.

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane, Australia street art

Taken just off of Boundary Street this is a colourful and very beautiful piece of inspirational art. You can be anything you want. Photo contributed by Mike Roberson of A Wandering Fifer

Auckland, New Zealand

Street art in Auckland New Zealand

It was a nice treat to see an in-progress work by Artist Xoe Hall. This one is just off of Karangahape Road. I took this shot during a street art festival. See more at K Road Urban Art in Progress

Thinking about becoming a street artist?

Often larger than life, creating street art takes a certain set of skills. If you’re thinking about becoming a street artist, this “cookbook” might be useful: Street Art Cookbook: Street Art Cookbook: A Guide to Techniques and Materials.

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About Rhonda Albom

Capturing the essence of travel through photography, Rhonda Albom is the primary author and photographer at Albom Adventures. She is an American expat based in New Zealand. She travels the world with her husband.

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  1. Jeanna

    August 18, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I so enjoy your street art series, Rhonda. The second work of art speaks to me most and that is one that may disappear for a new one to take its place, wah.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 18, 2016 at 8:57 am

      Thankfully someone caught it on camera before it was gone.

      Reply
  2. Molly

    August 17, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    The Fremantle Power Station looks amazing. Would love to explore in there

    mollyxxx

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 18, 2016 at 8:53 am

      I am too get in there as well, someday.

      Reply
  3. Ruth

    August 17, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    It is amazing what these bloggers have been able to capture with the camera. The Freemantle Power Station photo surprised me. It evokes all sorts of emotions.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 18, 2016 at 8:52 am

      That Freemantle Power Station surprised me as well. It is one place I really hope to see live some day.

      Reply
  4. stephanie jefferson

    August 17, 2016 at 1:54 am

    A great series Rhonda, you sure have found some nice ones!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 17, 2016 at 8:56 am

      We got lucky. The weather had been bad all week, and then suddenly it was lovely.

      Reply
  5. Maria Parenti-Baldey

    August 16, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    So many amazing artists using their talents to beautify some buildings.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 17, 2016 at 8:52 am

      I agree, street art gives so much color to a city.

      Reply
  6. Nancy

    August 16, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Marvelous street art!
    My post last week was street art, but I made a radical switch this week with my “sepia sweetheart”.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 17, 2016 at 8:44 am

      If your street art is from Asia, send it and I can include it in the next collab post.

      Reply
  7. Paul F. Pietrangelo

    August 16, 2016 at 2:18 am

    I just loved what I was looking at. These are beautiful pictures on the walls. I wish I could see these in my town of Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. I doubt that the town’s officials would allow it. They would think that this was messing up are town but I think that it would do the opposite. It would be beautiful.
    Have a beautiful Monday Rhonda. See ya.

    Cruisin Paul

    Reply
  8. L. Diane Wolfe

    August 15, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    I love the artwork of the animals. It looks very realistic.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 16, 2016 at 9:52 am

      I am so impressed by street artists. Not only can they paint so well, but so quickly too – and larger than life.

      Reply
  9. Suze - Luxury Columnist

    August 15, 2016 at 9:25 pm

    The street art in Melbourne looks incredible – I have a friend who is going to live there so hopefully I’ll get to visit her!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 16, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Be sure to bring your camera when you visit. 🙂 I want to take my daughter when she returns from Argentina, as I think Melbourne is a city she will love.

      Reply
  10. Comedy Plus

    August 15, 2016 at 2:20 am

    I love this kind of street art. I too love the colorful artwork. Way cool. Would love to see this for real.

    Have a fabulous day. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 16, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Certainly better than random and offensive graffiti.

      Reply
  11. Alex J. Cavanaugh

    August 15, 2016 at 12:51 am

    Really impressive, especially that long alley.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 16, 2016 at 9:49 am

      I completely agree. I really want to see that alley live someday. That and the eyes are my two favorites.

      Reply
  12. Kathy Marris

    August 14, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    Wow! Amazing Street Art. I must admit that I’m a little ignorant when it comes to Street Art. But I do love some of the Street Art I’ve seen in the alley ways of Sydney and Melbourne. Fabulous!

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 16, 2016 at 9:48 am

      I don’t really know anything more about it than I enjoy looking at it.

      Reply
  13. Hilary

    August 14, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    Hi Rhonda – extraordinary works of art … just brilliant how they conceive them and then create them – loved them – cheers Hilary

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 16, 2016 at 9:47 am

      I love street art, and like you I am in awe of the artists.

      Reply
  14. Joyce Lansky

    August 14, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    This street art is cool. I love all of the brilliant colors.

    Reply
    • Rhonda Albom

      August 16, 2016 at 9:47 am

      Me too 🙂

      Reply

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