Thursday, 20 October 2016

Top Things to do in Grafton Australia

With its tree-lined streets, Grafton is one of the most beautiful cities in Australia’s rural areas. This city is renowned for its location on Clarence river banks, its graceful old buildings, jacaranda trees and sporting and cultural facilities. During spring, Grafton ruptures into colour with beautiful shades of purple jacaranda as well as red flame tree blossoms. The streets are wide and tree-lined with manicured gardens and the grand old architecture. With its location on a main river, Grafton has plentiful water sport activities like boating, water skiing and rowing.



Holiday accommodation in Grafton, Australia
Grafton is the finest city in New South Wales. It is top ranked tourist destination in Australia. There are many aspects behind this success. Most importantly, holiday accommodations are outstanding in this small and lovely city. There are many cottages , hotels, backpacker, Motor Inn located in South Grafton, Australia. Some holiday places are affordable and some are bit expensive. Most of holiday accommodation offer in-house cafes and restaurants facilities for tourists. There are many bed and breakfast accommodation facilities available in this town as well.  I am going to point out some of core options for this greatest city town.

1. With great holiday parks and caravans available, as well as self-contained cottages and motels, you are bound to find an accommodation that suits all your travel needs.

2. Grafton has camping and holiday parks set on the Clarence river banks. With powered cabins or camp sites that are second to none, you will enjoy each moment of your holiday camping in Grafton.

3. This city has a number of competitively priced yet comfortable motels located just a few minutes from the Pacific Highway. These motels are complete with modern furnishings. The best part is that they are closer to town and have extra facilities like internet access and satellite television.

4. There are a number of quiet cottages in Grafton that function like bed and breakfasts.

What to see and do in Grafton, Australia

Clarence River
The major feature in Grafton’s lifestyle and landscape is the majestic Clarence River. You can leisurely enjoy this river on a hired canoe or boat, or view it from above while crossing the famous Bendy Bridge using the pedestrian foot-bridge. Fishing enthusiasts can delight in the fishing escapades that abound in this river.

Take a heritage walk.
The Grafton town centre has many buildings classified by National Trust. These include the infamous Grafton Gaol, the Christ Church Cathedral as well as some fine historic homes.

South Grafton
 Also worth a visit is the South Grafton which has some remarkable buildings like the St. Mathew’s Anglican Church which was built in 1886. This church boasts of stained-glass windows.

Visit the Schaeffer House Museum
Continue enjoying Grafton’s rich history by visiting one of the numerous museums open to public. Schaeffer House Museum showcases historical treasures in a magnificent century old homestead.

Visit the Grafton Regional Art Gallery
Grafton Regional Art Gallery is the premier visual arts centre for Clarence Valley. The gallery has a permanent collection of more than 1300 vibrant works- the largest artwork collection on North Coast of the New South Wales. It also displays over 40 exhibitions per year.



Take a tour
 Whether you take a bus or hire a rental car, there are various sights to enjoy just outside Grafton. Travel 12 kilometres north to Ulmara village which is classified by National Trust and broadcasting, has a number of shops, antique shops and bric-a-brac. Forty kilometres south west of Grafton to Nymboida is another worthwhile journey. This area has an abundance of wildlife, magnificent waterways and stunning mountain bushes.

With theme parks, festivals, clubs, sightseeing experiences, charters and many other tourist attractions, You are assured of a wonderful holiday in Grafton. The best part is that you don’t have to worry about accommodation as everything ranging from caravans to bed and breakfasts to motels is available at competitive prices.

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