Strangler Cairn

Strangler Cairn is a site-specific installation located within the landscape of Conondale National Park near Coolabine. Created by artist Andy Goldsworthy, the sculpture consists of hand-cut slate sourced from a local quarry. The structure stands nearly four metres tall and houses a strangler fig sapling at its summit. Over time, the roots of the fig will grow down the sides, encasing the stone structure and altering its appearance through a natural transformation process. Accessing the artwork requires a hike through the forest, making it a destination for those traversing the Great Walk trail system. Visitors often combine a trip to the cairn with a stop at nearby Little Yabba Creek. The location provides a quiet space for viewing the intersection of man-made art and the wilderness. As the sculpture is situated in a remote bushland setting, hikers should carry water and use appropriate footwear when departing from the local trailheads.