We began researching the story of Jonaas Zilinskas mid 2014 and found a wealth of information that helped us create the Slovenski statue signage. Stories of amazing feats and inventions. Jonaas was a Lithuanian born tightrope walker and he made this statue as a dedication to his maker.
Slovenski statue signage
- NPWS Grafton
- March 2015
- Design, write content, create graphics, determine installation location and production method, project manage production
- 2 signs 1000mm wide x 600mm high
Some amazing facts about Jonaas
He could lift a full 44 gallon (205 litres) drum from a truck
In his younger years he could support the weight of three women suspended from a leather mouthpiece clenched in his powerful jaws
He developed a swingsaw to cut logs
He cut timber in the forests wearing just his boots
He swung cables between the trees to practice his tightrope walking
One of 23 children
Slovenski’s Statue – getting there
4WD recommended especially if it’s been raining.
Travel 43km north of Coffs Harbour and continue 6km past the Yuraygir turn off on the right
Turn right onto McPhillips Rd and follow this graded dirt road for approx 2km
Veer right onto Newfoundland Road and continue 1.7km
Turn left onto Yellow cutting Road
Further along at the 3km mark veer right staying on Yellow Cutting Road
Upon reaching the gate, walk across the timber bridge and to the left you will see The Keyman
