Bright and cheerful….
That’s how a local described the new ‘paint job’ on the public toilet block in Marian Qld.
While we were in Mackay last year we took a drive out through Marian to the Pioneer Valley and discovered they had indeed had a face lift. The pale blue Hens and Roosters decor from the last time we drove through (2009) was gone, they kept the same theme, altered the design slightly and went all green. It was certainly easier to see and access, using some of the grassy area as a parking spot.
And look what we saw in Yeppoon later that month.
More decorated loos – right there just a short walk up from the beach
The screened area to the right of the ‘gents’ is the same one as to the left of the ‘ladies’
It’s a shower – get rid of the salt and sand – area
And look, they both have dogs waiting patiently outside
Linking to Monday Murals – it’s a colourful world over there with lots to see.
Don’t Forget – if you want to see it best……Click/ tap or finger slide to enlarge
Still Waters 
These are a heap of fun. Thank you.
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They brought a smile to my face EC. The little dogs waiting at the entrances were an extra
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Much nicer than random graffiti and so well done.
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Lots of thought gone into them. A rural look to one plus a seaside feel to the others
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Excellent murals!
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They really are aren’t they Joanne
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They would be rather ugly buildings without the murals. The rooster one really appeals to me.
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There’d be a lot of bare concrete wouldn’t there Andrew. I like the fact that both sets themed to their environment
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Wonderful murals. I´ve never seen a chicken in a wheelchair before!
It seems to be a very creative area there. I remember when we were in Mackay 1995 they had rubbish bins in form of fishes and the playground was so colorful.
No surprise to find such beauties there. One really wants to go 😉 Have you also peeked inside?
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Yes Iris I stepped inside back in 2009….that’s where I discovered’ a frog in the bowl. Made a quick dash into the next cubicle, breathed a sigh of relief, did my business as quickly as possible and made a hasty retreat. No pretty picture on the inside walls though
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Such beautiful decorations!!! They are welcome everywhere I think
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Definitely love to see them bertie
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Wonderful murals. Lots of fun and imagination. Well done to those that thought it up and painted them
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Aren’t they fun Linda. I’m always on the lookout for different ones but haven’t seen any for a while
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Some beautiful art work.
We have started painting a pelican in art class
Once it’s done I’ll post it and you can critique
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Ooh lovely Angela, I look forward to seeing yours. It’ll be good if’s anything like your recent works
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I love the idea of painting what can otherwise be quite ugly buildings. I first came across them in New Zealand and amassed a large photo collection during our visit!
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Might be time for an online exhibition Caree – ‘What I saw and Where I saw it’
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Beautiful murals painted on the toilet blocks. Love the little painted dog waiting for the owner to finish the shower 🙂 Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Cathy.
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Glad you liked them Sami
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I think it´s a good place and walls to paint murals on. Very nice murals.
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The seaside one was softly coloured whereas the rural one was bright – a great contrast between the two
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I am in love with the beach murals. WOw! so much talent, love the dogs, love the birds and it is attractive and beautiful. to me the hens/roosters are great art but not as appealing even though it is proper that the rest rooms be in a barn yard. I think I like pretty over cute
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They were definitely very different to each other Sandra but each special in their own way
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Beautiful art! They should paint the loos in Hawaii, too.
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I’m beginning to think it’s an Australian ‘thing’ Gigi- I’ve never seen them decorated like that in any country we’ve visited.
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Looks like the same artist was hired for both locations. What an item for their resume! And I thought you’d found a painted frog inside the commode, not a real one. Ok, I’d switch stalls too. Linda in Kansas
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Lol I’d have smiled at that Linda….not run a mile! Tree frogs have a tendency to hang out in damp spots during the dry season so not a rare sight in that part of the country
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