South Grafton

One of Australia's most beautiful provincial cities, South Grafton is renowned for its location on the banks of the Clarence River. As the thriving commercial hub of the Clarence Valley, Grafton and South 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. Grafton's stately streets, parks and manicured gardens host festivals and community celebrations. The Clarence River is a dominant feature in Grafton's landscape and lifestyle. Visitors compete in dragon boat racing, sailing events and power boat racing, the Head of the River rowing regatta and the powerful Bridge to Bridge Ski Race are all good viewing. 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 ﾑBendy Bridge', an engineering marvel built in 1932. The Jacaranda Festival, Australia's longest running floral festival, is held in October when the streets are lined with vibrant purple blooms. 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 River affords.