Clarence Valley places to visit and events to enjoy during  2011

The Clarence Valley has gorgeous historic villages all  just a short drive from Grafton.

Grafton home of the Jacaranda Festival (which includes the popular Dragon Boat Races) ,October long weekend Bridge to Bridge ski races, Grafton Mens Hockey Kelly Cup, Graftons Rowing regattas, The Jacaranda Acquisitive drawing award JADA,  Artsfest, Clarence River Jockey Club,South  Grafton Golf Club ladies and mens tornaments,  the International Philosophy, Science and Theology Festival and many more, Grafton’s events calendar is overflowing.


Visiting Grafton Stroll or ride a bike along the mighty Clarence River & the new Grafton’s Shopping world is fabulous.
Annie's B&B is perfectly located when staying in Grafton. Schaeffer House Museum, The Grafton Regional Art Gallery, and the fine dining restaurants Vines and Georgie’s are just within our block.

To view Grafton’s yearly Events Calendar click here & to read a review of Grafton from the Sydney Morning Herald Traveller click here


Yamba has beautiful beaches to visit and the Yamba  surf club .

Main Beach is where you will find the Surf Life Saving Club, a salt water rock pool, cafe, toilets, showers and  picnic tables.
 Go snorkeling ,play a game of cricket or touch foot with friends on the beach, nippers is enjoyed every Sundays on the beach from September until April.
Great  protection  from southerly and northerly winds. Holidaying families and  the local surfers  take advantage of the swell at Main Beach.
Yamba Surf Life Saving Club members patrol main Beach  every weekend from September school holidays through to Anzac Day.

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Whiting Beach has  toilets, shower, picnic tables, great place to take kids fishing with  protected from southerly winds.

Turners Beach has  little rock pools, toilets, showers, picnic tables, rock fishing, break wall fishing,surf at northern and southern end of beach also  protected from southerly winds.

Angourie back Beach great surfing in the northern corner, fresh water green and blue pools. Angourie is only a  5 minute drive south of Yamba.

Maclean is very proud of its heritage and has been proclaimed The Scottish Town in Australia
For golfing enthusiasts there is an 18-hole course located in beautiful surroundings on Woodford Island.
Maclean is the southern gateway of the sugar industry and Harwood Island Sugar Mill, the oldest continuous working mill in Australia, has been crushing cane since 1874.

Ferry Park Gallery The Gallery displays  original works of art.
Photography, drawings and paintings  by members of the Lower Clarence Arts & Crafts Inc.
Enjoy a coffee or lunch. 
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Ulmarra Village  has beautiful antique shops, little arts  and  craft stores. Enjoy lunch at the Commercial Hotel over looking the mighty Clarence River  or dine in one of the  villages cafes.
A visit to Ulmarra is like stepping back in time to the 19th century.
The entire village is classified by the National Trust..