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Grafton Information

One of Australia’s most beautiful provincial cities, Grafton is renowned for its Jacaranda trees, graceful old buildings, sporting and cultural facilities, and its

location on the banks of the Clarence River.

As the thriving commercial hub of the Clarence Valley, Grafton has a range of quality accommodation including motels, B&Bs, self-contained apartments,

hotels and caravan parks. There is great shopping, award-winning restaurants and smorgasbord of entertainment from the many pubs and clubs.

Outdoors, every turn reveals a stunning vista. Manicured gardens glow with seasonal blossoms and, throughout the year, Grafton’s stately streets and

parks host festivals and community celebrations that attract thousands of visitors.

One of Australia’s most majestic waterways, the Clarence River is a dominant feature in Grafton’s landscape and lifestyle. Visitors travel from all over the

world to compete in dragon boat, sail, and power boat racing, the Head of the River rowing regatta in December and one of Australia’s premier water

skiing events, the famous Bridge to Bridge Ski Race, in October.

You can explore the River at a more sedate pace on a relaxing river cruise or a hire boat or canoe enjoy a bird’s eye view as you use the pedestrian foot-

bridge to cross the famous ‘Bendy Bridge’, an engineering marvel built in 1932.

Many of Grafton’s buildings have been classified by the National Trust, including the Christ Church Cathedral, the infamous Grafton Gaol, and some fine

historic homes. Grafton hosts a range of festivals throughout the year. The Jacaranda Festival, Australia’s longest running floral festival, is held in October

when the streets are lined with vibrant purple blooms. Grafton has something for everyone, and annual events include the Bridge to Bridge Ski Race, the

Weekend of Trucking and Artsfest, a highly acclaimed series of workshops, concerts and exhibitions.

Grafton’s aquatic events are complimented by a full calendar of terrestrial spectaculars including the Grafton to Inverell Cycling Classic and the July Racing

Carnival, which draws many top horses and jockeys. The feature race of the Carnival, the famous Grafton Cup, is the richest horse race in rural Australia.

Golfers will love the 18-hole golf course, popular with the locals (including kangaroos and wallabies) and the golf driving range. There’s also bowls, squash,

ten-pin bowling, gliding and rock climbing; and anglers will delight in the fresh and salt water fishing opportunities that the Clarence affords.

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