Welcome to Griffith
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4-5 Griffith Today 6-7 The miracle of irriga�on 8-9 History 10-13 Experiences 14-15 Wineries of Griffith 16-17 Wine industry informa�on 18-19 Dining 20-21 Map of Griffith 22 - 23 Events 24 Recrea�on & Retail 25 Arts & Culture 26 Conferences & Mee�ngs 26 Ge�ng to Griffith 27 Suggested I�neraries 27 Climate
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Griffith Visitors Informa�on Centre Cnr Banna & Jondaryan Ave Griffith NSW 2680 P. 02 6962 4145 Toll Free: 1800 681 141 E. visitgriffith@griffith.com.au W. visitgriffith.com.au Open 7 days from 9am – 5pm (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day)
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Griffith Adelaide
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Photos throughout courtesy of Marie’s Photographics, Bre� Naseby Crea�ve, Vince Bucello, Carla Eade, Distant Light Produc�ons and Evoke Photography. Printed September 2012. Disclaimer: Whilst every care is taken, no responsibility is accepted for printer errors, their subsequent effects or the condi�ons of the ar�cles adver�sed.
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