Grafton
Must do
Nature in Grafton
Grafton is a gracious, historic city in the Clarence Valley farming district. It's situated on the broad Clarence River and surrounded by river flats.
About Grafton
Grafton is famous for its jacaranda trees, which were originally planted in the 1870s by a local seed merchant by the name of Volkers, and the town is at its very best when the trees erupt in mauve blossoms in spring. There are 24 parks in Grafton with more than 6,500 trees.
Just east of Grafton, Yuraygir National Park is a sensational strip of coast teeming with wildlife. It also boasts pristine beaches, high dunes, paperbark lagoons, freshwater creeks that spill into the sea and some of the best coastal walking tracks in the State. Nearby, Yamba, Maclean and Iluka are well worth a visit.
Events
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Saturday 03 Mar 2012 Blues Brews and BBQs
Come along to a great family day out at the Grafton Racecourse! There will be a host of hot blues ...
Gallery
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Ulmarra, near Grafton
Ulmarra Hotel and Café near Grafton. Image Northern Rivers Tourism
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Waterskiing, Clarence River
Waterskiing on Clarence River. Image David Young for Northern Rivers Tourism
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Grafton Jacarandas
Jacaranda lined street in Grafton. Image Northern Rivers Tourism
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