Grafton Attractions

The Alumny School operated from 1872 until 1969. It is now a living museum of school life with significant pieces of equipment, school records and memorabilia reflecting various stages of education over these years.

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Christ Church Cathedral was build in 1884. It was designed by John Horbury Hunt along Gothic lines with towering arches, beautiful stained glass windows and spacious interior. The Cathedral is open daily and visitors are most welcome. This is one of...

Located within one and a half hours drive, north-west of Grafton is this rugged gorge where thundering waterfalls and savage rapids intermingle with deep pools and sections of calm water. The scenery is breathtaking and the fishing is excellent....

Schaeffer House, which houses a Museum and Research Room, is the headquarters of the Clarence River Historical Society.

The homestead was built by the son of a pioneer German family, Grafton's first architect, Mr F.W.C....

The magnificent Coldstream Gallery contains over 100 original paintings and thousands of unique handmade (Australian) articles constantly on display. Discover the wealth of pottery, wood, silk, ceramic, glass, jewellery, leadlight and sculpture...

Glenreagh Memorial Museum is on the main road through the village. The museum was built onto the School of Arts, funded by a Bicentennial grant.

Relics of the gold mining days, the early timber industry and old china pieces are...

The Glenreagh Mountain Inc. offers a train ride on a 1919 class steam engine, which was built in Manchester in England in 1878 and operated on the Glenreagh/Dorrogo line in the 1950s, it has been restored along with a collection of heritage...

Set in the restored 1880s Prentice House, the Grafton Regional Art Gallery is the Clarence Valley's premier visual arts centre.

The Gallery's collection focuses on the acquisitions from the Biennial Jacaranda...

Lanbruk is an organic property located on the Carrs Peninsula on the New South Wales North Coast. Why not sample some of the many hand picked olive varieties or the Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Organic Olive Oil. Take a tour and visit all that Lanbruk...

Mr Lorenzo has always had an interest in model railways and wants to share his passion with you.

Mr Lorenzo has incorporated several different themes into his exhibition, which include British and Australian themes, including...

Bring the family and see a wide range of exhibits on display ranging from motorcycles and race cars to displays on local history and not to be missed, the giant "Leviathan" stage coach, the largest horse-drawn Cobb and Co Coach...

Nymboida Canoe Centre is situated on the banks of Goolang Creek. It is one of the best white water facilities. Not only is white water canoeing and kayaking popular but so is white water rafting. The Centre also offers other activities such as canoe...

Situated in the old 1892 Norco Butter Factory, Old Codgers Antiques offers antiques, old wares and bric-a-brac, amid the historical air of Ulmarra's past. Old Codgers is open casual hours so it's best to ring ahead to arrange a...

The Old Glen Innes Road was constructed using civilian labour during the 1800s and just one highlight is the short tunnel carved out of the rock a few kilometres west of Dalmorton. Scrawled upon its ceiling is graffiti dating from the 1880s, written...

The convent, constructed on the banks of the Clarence River, was opened and blessed in December, 1884. This building, with extensions in 1913, still functions as the Mother House of the Grafton Mercies. In February 1884 primary and secondary schools...

Surrounded by vintage tractors, engines and farm machinery, there are 19 old style buildings, including a replica 1880 cook house at the Squatters Rest Private Museum. They make the best billy tea and bushman's bread with cocky's joy...

The Clarence River being the largest river on the eastern seaboard lends itself to extraordinary estuary fishing. It is a living link between the rugged highlands of the upper Clarence and the golden beaches that fringe the sparkling Pacific. It...