The facilities at Warren’s Macquarie Park have been awarded an ‘honourable mention’ in the Continence Foundation of Australia’s annual Great Dunny Hunt, a competition designed to identify the best accessible public toilets in the country. 

The colourful amenities block features a scene painted by Bastion Allfrey, the artist responsible for many of the murals located around Warren. 

The theme of poppies, very appropriate considering its setting adjacent to Warren’s Cenotaph, was the brainchild of the Warren Shire Council Public Arts Committee. 

Largely made up of councillors and members of the public, the group has been the driving force behind much of the mural art in the district. 

A key facilitator of the mural project was Town Services Manager Raymond Burns, who spent many hours over many months organising the installation of the murals, including the one at Macquarie Park. 

“There were some additional funds left over after our major mural projects had been completed and the committee thought that an Anzac themed artwork of a field of poppies would be a brilliant idea for the new toilet block,” explained Raymond. 

Committee member Judy Ridley, who is actively involved in many of the town’s events including the organisation of the town’s annual Anzac Day commemorations, says that she is thrilled with the win. “I’m so proud of this mural and I think it’s just beautiful!” 

That sentiment was evidently shared by a visitor to Warren who nominated the toilet block in this year’s hunt. 

Attracting over 778 entries, 1935 photos and 150 new facilities were uploaded to the National Toilet Map over the course of the competition, making the task of choosing the winners very difficult.   

The competition this year was judged by a panel of experts that included Sean Burford, the man who won the title of Australia’s Greatest Dunny Hunter in 2022 after he entered over 129 dunnies on The National Public Toilet Map last year.  Academic Katherine Webber, Rowan Cockerall, CEO of the Continence Foundation of Australia, and Tania Mayne from the National Public Toilet Map rounded out the judging team. 

Warren’s Macquarie Park toilets, along with those located at Princes Park in Battery Point Tasmania, received an honourable mention after being judged Australia’s most colourful toilets.  

The toilet in the quirkiest location was in Loop 1 Zuytdorp in Western Australia, and the three best accessible toilets were at Bundaberg Airport in Queensland, Lake Pertobe in Victoria and Belair National Park in South Australia. 

The National Public Toilet Map let's you set your preferences to find a spot that's right for you.

Taken for granted by many, awareness and access to quality public toilets is a huge consideration for those living with incontinence. 

Funded by the Australian Government, the National Public Toilet Map shows the location of more than 19,000 public and private public facilities across Australia, including toilets, adult change and baby care. Information is provided about each toilet, including location, accessibility details, opening hours and features like sharps disposal and showers. 

So next time you hit the road, why not hit up the National Public Toilet Map and see where it takes you.