Rochester Silo Art

The Rochester Silo Art are artworks created by renowned mural artist Jimmy D'Vate on giant silos in Rochester.

On the tall silo is a wrist-winged Squirrel Glider. This species was once thought to be extinct in South Australia since 1939, until a genetic test confirmed their continued existence in the region.

On the shorter silo is the Azure Kingfisher. With its combination of royal blue plumage on its upperparts contrasting with its orange underparts, makes it one of the smallest and most dazzling kingfishers in Australia. It is pictured perched on a branch alongside the Campaspe River.

The Platypus mural is on the same silo site but around the back of the current two. The unique-looking creature is often seen swimming at the surface of the Campaspe River. The question is - is the painted silo Platypus looking at you? Come and see for yourself.

In October 2024, Jimmy D'vate captured the New Holland Honeyeater mid-flight to complete the silo art. If you look carefully you almost see the feathers flutter.

Rochester is a small country town in Victoria approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne. The Campaspe River runs through town which forms part of the Murray-Darling basin, a vital waterway and ecosystem to wildlife and to the town which is experiencing a resurgence in activity through the tourism brought by the silo art.