Rainbow Silo Art
RAINBOW SILO ART: AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
Taking the Silo Art Trail to the next level (28 metres to be exact!), the Rainbow Silo incorporates a lookout tower and internal artwork within the silo which is accessible via an elevator and/or staircase.
View the fantastic external artwork by Geoffrey Carran from various heights as you make your way up the tower inspired by a Euphorbia Trigona cactus from neighbouring Llew Schilling's garden and a Mallee Emu Wren endemic to the local region.
The mesmerising internal silo art by Collide Public Art (lead artist James Voller) incorporates lighting and imagery inspired by the flowers in Llew's garden hanging in the immense silo space. This can be viewed from 2 viewpoints. The lower walking platform at 8m gives access to the artwork before continuing on to the 2nd silo bin giving a unique view of the inside of a grain silo unimpacted by artwork installation. At the 28m level the stair and elevator exit to a large viewing platform giving expansive views across Rainbow and the southern Wimmera Mallee before leading into a top viewing point of the internal silo art. The artwork and lookout views will leave you breathless!
The lookout tower and internal access is controlled by an automatic gate. This can be accessed free of charge via an access code - see below for more information on how to obtain this code.
Location and Opening Hours
OPENING HOURS
The Rainbow Silo Art is open between 7:00am and 7:00pm (April to September), and between 6:00am and 9:00pm (October to March).
LOCATION
11 Bow Street, Rainbow
Access Code and Conditions of Entry
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
Council may restrict access to the facility where conditions will significantly impact the safety of users.
UNAUTHORISED ACCESS MAY LEAD TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTION
ACCESSING THE TOWER
The lookout tower and internal access is controlled by an automatic gate. This can be accessed free of charge via an access code.
Click the link below or scan the QR code and complete the online form to receive the access code on submission (it will appear at the top of the 'Thank You' page) and via email:
SILO ACCESS CODE
Accessing the tower should be avoided during extreme weather. High winds and high temperatures can make the tower and viewing platform unsafe.
The external artwork can be viewed from the carpark at any time with no need for an access code.
The code can also be accessed via a recorded message by calling 0456 842 043.
For any access issues please contact Council on (03) 5391 4444 (9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday-Friday) or 0467 150 141 (for after-hours emergencies ONLY).