chainsaw carvings

We met some people at our accommodation that put us on to this... one of the most moving tributes i have seen to the ANZACs. It's great to see the memory of these men being kept alive.

Wow, we had never heard of this place, the lady at our accommodation recommended we stop by.So glad we did. This is the most amazing tribute to our ANZAC heroes, so moving, and so well done. Good on the people in this tiny town for keeping the spirit alive....a great place to stop, the lady in the gift shop/coffee shop was lovely,very helpful and friendly.

In all my travels of Australia this is the best spot yet .. not only an amazing tribute to our ANZACS, but beautiful toliets, bbq facilities and manicured playgrounds .. wood store in the old train is very special. Les and his community should be very proud

If you've been to Australia, you might have noticed how every little town seem to have their own war memorial. This one though is the most unique I've seen so far. Definitively worth a stop if you're driving past.

One can only admire the skill and passion that has gone into these unique carvings and respect the sacrifice of these ordinary local heroes. Well-maintained and with the nearby very neat railway station/carriage restoration, this is an enticing diversion on the road trip between Scottsdale & St. Helens.

A wonderful way to commemorate the fallen, informative and artistically creative. A must see on the drive from Launceston to the East Coast.

This is near Scottsdale, TASMANIA and originally a number of Trees (Planted 1918) at end of First World War, become "unsafe" and Locals engaged a "Chainsaw Carver" who cut the TREES into Soldier Statutes, depending the 7 Local Soldiers that Paid the Ultimate Sacrifice. THIS IS WORTH A VISIT AND IS NOT TO BE MISSED......The Gift Shop on scene is run by excellent Volunteers with all kinds of items with shop being a old Railway Carriage. Excellent Rest Rooms and Picnic Facilities in park. This is a credit to the Carver "Eddie FREEMAN", the local community and the Dorset Shire Council.

Fantastic memorial to those from the area who gave their lives to go to War. The chairsaw artist has really been quite creative and detailed with his work. I'm thankful to see the cypress trees, planted as the original memorials, used in this way and not just pulled out and the area left to fall into disrepair. The gardens, toilet facilities and carvings are well maintained. Well worth the detour from the Tasman Highway to have a look at.

Despite the rain and cold wind we persisted and made it to Legerwood to view the carvings we had read about and seen on television. It was amazing to walk around these and absorb the detail that is etched into each of the sculptures. Each has a story that is moving and links to the history of the community. There is nothing else close by but it is certainly worth the effort to visit to marvel at the ingenuity of this community.

It is a very moving experience to read the stories around the carvings of the soldiers who did not return from the Great War. The carvings are superb and it is a wonderful testament to the little community that worked together to fund this memorial to their lost sons. The little park also contains a small souvenir shop where you can purchase a little booklet about the carvings. Clean toilets also.

It was a great piece of lateral thinking by the local community when the big macrocarpa pines were deemed unsafe to commission the creation of this art work. A poignant memorial with booklets available at the souvenir shop to explain them. Very pleasant park for a picnic.Hopefully it will assume another role as a hub for the Dorset Rail Trail.

Legerwood is a slight detour off the main road but worth taking a few minutes to visit. There is really nothing much here BUT the carvings. You find carver, Eddie Freeman's work pop up all over this part of Tasmania. It's quite distinctive. The locals of Legerwood have made an effort to clean up the area near the carvings and there are toilets and a reasonable picnic stop.

Incredible detail and expression. Be sure not to miss Simpson and his donkey which is in George Street, not far up (looking toward Bridport) from IGA supermarket, on the other side of the street

Well worth the very short detour off the main road. The carvings are very impressive and well maintained. Each has its own story and connection to the area. Very touching.

What a fabulous way to save very special 'memorial' trees that were set to disappear! One of the best memorials to all those brave souls who gave the ultimate sacrifice.A MUST see...