Experience the Spirit of Ngurunderi at Granite Island
A stunning sculpture of Ngurunderi, one of the great Creation ancestral beings of the Ngarrindjeri Dreaming stories, stands proudly beside the Granite Island Causeway—an unmissable cultural landmark on South Australia’s breathtaking Fleurieu Peninsula.
Standing 3.6 metres tall atop a locally sourced granite boulder, this magnificent sculpture was designed by renowned Ngarrindjeri artist Kevin Kropinyeri and brought to life by Adelaide artist Karl Meyer. It was commissioned as part of the Granite Island Causeway Project, celebrating the deep cultural significance of this area.
The sculpture tells the Ngurunderi Creation story, which shapes the landscape of Victor Harbor (Pultung), Granite Island (Kaiki), and The Bluff (Longkuwa). As Ngurunderi traveled through Ramindjeri country, he created these iconic natural landmarks in pursuit of his wives. His club, thrown in anger, formed The Bluff, while his spear, cast into the sea, became Granite Island.
Visitors can now immerse themselves in Ngarrindjeri–Ramindjeri culture through a range of meaningful First Nations art and storytelling elements along the Causeway, including interpretive signage, unique artworks, and cultural wayfinding markers.
Make sure you stop to admire this stunning piece and explore the rich heritage and natural beauty of Granite Island.
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