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My Griffith...

...is your Griffith too!

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Welcome

Griffith Visitor Information Centre The Griffith Visitor Information Centre is a great first stop for any visitor to the region. Pop in for a friendly welcome. The staff will provide you with local information, things to see and do, free city and regional maps as well as book your accommodation.

Learn about Griffith’s history, significant industries and other quirky facts in the interpretive display area, and admire the five-panel stained glass window depicting the view from Hermit’s Cave Lookout.

Keep up to date with our activities and events on social media...

The Centre also stocks a lovely range of local produce and quality gifts including postcards, hand creams, Australiana, crockery, napery, hats and more.

Griffith Visitor Information Centre

Scan our QR code to find out more!

T 1800 681 141 or 02 6962 8400 F 02 6962 7319 E visitgriffith@griffith.com.au 1 Jondaryan Ave (PO Box 126) Griffith NSW 2680 OPEN 7 DAYS (except Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s days) VISITGRIFFITH.COM.AU

COVER Sabrina and Matt Pasqualotto were married in Griffith in 2014.

Sabrina is a business administration manager and Matt is a manager at a car dealership.

They have both lived in Griffith for their whole lives and enjoy the Italian food and friendly family atmosphere.

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Welcome

Welcome

“I invite you to visit Griffith in the Riverina, NSW and explore all that this region offers: wonderful wine, fabulous eateries, farm fresh produce, wide open spaces, delightful sunsets and friendly and welcoming people.

Tourism is an important part of our economic and social success. Griffith City Council is committed to working with tourism operators to continue to grow our products and build our festivals and events, to ensure your stay with us is enjoyable and to provide you with many reasons to return. I hope you enjoy the comprehensive information in this Visitor Guide, put together by our Tourism Team. Come and see us soon. As we say, my Griffith... is your Griffith too!”

Councillor Christine Stead, Chair Tourism & Events Committee

“Griffith is o ne of Australia’s most inspiring p laces to visit”

Contents

Cameron W illiams Weekend To day

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Griffith Centenary

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Griffith Region

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Griffith’s Top 10

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Griffith Region Major Events

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Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures

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How to get to Griffith Region

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Little Italy

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Cafes & Restaurants

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Clubs

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Shopping

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The Foodie Trail

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Wines of the Riverina

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On your Bike

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Family Fun

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Fitness... Time to Play

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Relax... Museums, Galleries and Gardens

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Nature & Walks

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Accommodation

When you have finished with your Griffith Guide please share it with a friend or leave it at your motel.

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Explore the Riverina

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Griffith City Map & Directory

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Travelling with Pets

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2016 Griffith Centenary

cente nar y - 1916 - 2016

Griffith Celebrates 100 Years in 2016 In 2016 the City of Griffith will be celebrating 100 years of settlement and growth, from its origins as a dusty shanty town known as Bagtown, to the thriving regional centre it is today. This journey has been eventful and inspirational, and the city’s residents of the past and present have contributed to the colour and vibrancy of life in this picturesque oasis.

The Town of Griffith was proclaimed on 4th August, 1916, and was named after Hon. Arthur Griffith, who was the New South Wales Minister for Public Works, 1910 – 1915. It was designed by Walter Burley Griffin, the Chicago architect who designed Canberra. Like Canberra, his design for Griffith featured a distinctive radial pattern with wide tree-lined streets, ring roads and parks.

World War I held up the building and settlement of the new town, but by late 1919 settlement had begun. The population of the area received a boost as returned soldiers settled on the irrigation farms under government sponsorship. Some businesses were reluctant to leave the thriving Bagtown to relocate in the new town which was some

considerable distance in the days of horse-drawn transport.

However, by early 1920s, Bagtown had been abandoned, and all that now remains is the small Bagtown cemetery.

The first farms were made available in 1912, and the influx to the area increased as potential farmers from as far afield as Sydney, Broken Hill and California responded to the Government’s vigorous advertising campaign. Many Italian migrants were drawn to the area to pursue the type of farming familiar to them in their homeland. More recently, other nationalities have arrived creating a city rich in culture and diversity.

Griffith has ventured a long way from its early Bagtown years, from the introduction of irrigation, which is still the life blood of the area, to being proclaimed a city in 1987.

Many thousands of people have called Griffith home in the past 100 years and the centenary celebrations provide an ideal opportunity to gather reminiscences of their time in our wonderful city.

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2016 Griffith Centenary

Centenary Events

For a complete program of events visit www.griffith2016.com.au

Book Launch of a new pictorial history of Griffith

Griffith Genealogical and Historical Society Display

27 April 2016 Compiled by the Griffith Genealogical and Historical Society.

1 - 31 August 2016 Historical photos of Griffith on display at Griffith Central. Enthusiastic specialists will be on hand to help residents connect with their Griffith roots.

Griffith International Sculpture Symposium Griffith Pioneer Park Museum 2 - 15 May 2016 Five international sculptors will create large granite sculptures as a lasting legacy to Griffith’s centenary.

Watch the sculptures develop and participate in the associated Arts Festival - learn lost crafts and explore the arts trail.

Meet the Griffins Griffith City Library 1 July - 30 September 2016 An exhibition of the lives and work of Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahoney Griffin. The couple’s winning entry for the design of Australia’s capital took them from their native Chicago to Australia where they made their home for 20 years. During this time WB Griffin was commissioned to design the new towns of Griffith and Leeton.

Meet the Griffins showcases unique material on loan from the National Library of Australia.

Grounded in Griffith Griffith Regional Art Gallery 8 July - 7 August 2016 An exhibition of artworks and cultural material by local high school visual art and history students.

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Official 2016 Centenary Celebrations 4 August 2016 Featuring raising of the time capsule, which was buried in 1971, with special dignitaries outside the Griffith City Council building.

Pioneer Park Museum Action Day 5 August 2016 Showcasing agricultural machinery, early home-making skills and life in the “good old days.”

Street Parade and Party 6 August 2016 The colourful and festive parade along Griffith’s beautiful main street will be a great spectacle with highly decorated floats, vintage cars, singing, dancing and marching bands.

Centenary Dinner at Griffith Exies Club 6 August 2016 Showcasing Griffith on a Plate, get the glad-rags on for a fabulous night of celebration.

Yenda Centenary Celebrations 1 - 3 October 2016 Celebrations include street parade, guided town walk, historical displays, Centenary brunch and dinner.

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Griffith Region

Griffith Region With many wonderful offering in food and wine, Griffith has grown into a bustling and cosmopolitan centre.

“There is a lively crowd enjoying Italia n food at Vita’s restaurant, the nearby Victoria Hotel is packed to the rafters and many locals are enjoying a passeggiata, an early evening stroll. It could be a scene from Reggio Calabria or Sicily, but we are actually in prosperous Griffith, midway between Melbourne and Sydney, discovering just how quickly the food and wine scene has developed in the Riverina” Winsor Dobbin, Golf Magazine.

It’s hard to believe that the Griffith region was dismissed by the explorer John Oxley in 1817 as being ‘uninhabitable and useless to civilized man.’ Now a veritable oasis, thanks to the development of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in the early 1900s, the region hosts an abundance of agriculture and processing industries and is an important food bowl of Australia.

Located on the traditional land of the Wiradjuri people, Griffith and its villages have grown and developed over the past century thanks largely to irrigation, the work of soldier settlers and later, Italian immigrants. Today, their combined legacy is alive and well in the people and traditions of this thriving vibrant city.

Griffith, with a population of 26,000, has become a rich blend of cultures and traditions. Today more than 70 nationalities add to our cultural tapestry including Indian, Afghani and Pacific communities.

Our adventurous and industrious people have developed the huge agricultural sector of vineyards, orchards, cereal crops, pasture and rice over the past 100 years and then added value through manufacturing, retail and innovative technology. Griffith is the regional centre for the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA). The MIA is one of the most diverse and productive regions in Australia, contributing over $5 billion annually to the national economy.

The region produces more than 75% of NSW wine grapes, 70% of NSW citrus production and is Australia’s largest citrus producing region along with 90% of Australia’s rice production, 95% of Australia’s prunes and recently planted one million hazelnut trees for chocolate maker Ferrero. Griffith wineries export over $800M of wine per year and is the home of Yellow Tail. We are also a major chicken meat supplier and producer of olive oil, almonds, walnuts, tomato products and juice.

Griffith boasts friendly people and a relaxed country lifestyle; we welcome and invite you to visit and enjoy. My Griffith... is your Griffith too.

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Griffith’s top 10

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Winery Cellar Doors

“With some of the best produce in Australia, authentic Italian menus and award winning vineyards, the cuisine could keep a traveller here for weeks. But it’s the people that really remain in your memory… you are made to feel really welcome.”

Ben Stubbs, Travel Author.

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Explore Scenic Hill’s walking tracks, take in the views and discover the famous Hermit’s Cave, the once home of Valeri Riccetti and spend some time at Griffith Pioneer Park Museum.

Experience the wonderful varieties of wine the Griffith region produces.

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Italian Cuisine

Explore Scenic Hill

Banna Avenue

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Enjoy dining at an Italian cafe, be sure to try Griffith’s gnocchi or famous rocket pizza - rocket toppa.

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City Park

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Walk down Banna Avenue and enjoy boutique shopping... just make sure you recharge with a coffee, sweet treat or gelato at one of Griffith’s many cafes!

As well as flying foxes, City Park boasts the highest climbing frame in the southern hemisphere and was rated as one of NSW’s Top 10 Playgrounds by The Daily Telegraph in 2013. Climb, play, walk, splash or take a BBQ picnic.

Cocoparra National Park Bird watch, walk or pack a BBQ picnic...your options to enjoy these ranges are endless!

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Foodie Trail and Roadside Stalls Pick up seasonal produce straight from the farmer at one of Griffith’s many outlets or roadside stalls... you can’t get any fresher than that!

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6 Farm or Agricultural Visit Take a tour at Catania Fruit Salad Farm or Southern Cotton.

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Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures Highlighting Griffith’s citrus industry these unique sculptures line the main street for 2 weeks every October.

10 Altina Wildlife Park Fabulous Safari Park on the Murrumbidgee River, offering personalised and behind the scenes tours.

Meet white lions, meerkats and capybaras.

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Griffith Region Major Events

n io g e R h it f if r G Major Events 2016

2015 July 23 - September 6

Griffith’s annual calendar is fabulous fun, from sporting events to arts and agriculture, to wine and food festivals; there is always something to celebrate.

October 11 - 24

Throughout 2016

March

Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures

Griffith Centenary Celebrations

Griffith ProAm

January 26

March 25 - 27 (Easter)

August 30

October 16 - 19

Australia Day Celebrations

Festa delle Salsicce (Festival of the Sausage) Bookings essential 0412 777 147

Griffith Festival of Gardens 25th anniversary celebrations

March

September 12

Griffith Multicultural Festival

Archibald Prize 2014 exhibition Griffith Regional Art Gallery

Griffith Cup Race Day

All October Taste Riverina Festival A month long festival showcasing local makers and produce across the Riverina. www.tasteriverina.com.au

October 17

City to Lake 10km walk, ride or run

Griffith Easter Party A weekend of activity; Action Day at Pioneer Park Museum, La Festa, sidewalk sale, markets, winery events and live music. www.griffitheasterparty.com.au

October 26 - 30 Griffith Veteran Golf Week

December 13 Carols by Candlelight

Griffith La Festa - Easter Saturday Griffith’s largest annual multicultural festival boasts a full day of entertainment for all the family! La Festa’s jam-packed program of events includes two stages which feature nonstop live music and entertainment, a showcase of award winning regional food and wine, Griffith’s very own superstar chefs cooking with fresh local produce, children’s activities, amusements and much more!

“We travel from Broken Hill every year; it’s definitely worth the trip!”

- Visitor, La Festa 2015 www.lafesta.org.au

#WeLoveLaFesta

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In true La Festa style, the festival allows families, friends and visitors to Griffith the opportunity to come together and celebrate in a safe and convivial atmosphere over the Easter long weekend.

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Griffith Region Major Events

PHOTO Anthony Stipo

2017 May 2 - 15

September

January 26

June Long Weekend

Griffith International Sculpture Symposium and Arts Festival www.griffith2016.com.au

Griffith Cup Race Day

Australia Day Celebrations

All October

April 14 - 16 (Easter)

unWINEd, Sikh Games, MIA Tennis Tournament

May 13 - 14 Riverina Field Days www.riverinafielddays.com

June 11 - 13 unWINEd in the Riverina, Sikh Games, MIA Tennis Tournament Saturday and Sunday, explore, taste and unwined, with wine tasting, food, music, and fun at the region’s wineries. www.unwined-riverina.com

July 1 - September 30 Meet the Griffins exhibition See page 5 for details.

August 4 - 7 Griffith 100 year Birthday Party & Celebrations www.griffith2016.com.au

Taste Riverina Festival

October 1 - 3 Cycling Australia Masters Road National Championships www.cycling.org.au

Griffith Easter Party

August

May 12 - 13

Festa delle Salsicce (Festival of the Sausage)

Riverina Field Days

October 9 - 22 Griffith Citrus Sculptures

October 14 - 17 Griffith Festival of Gardens

October 15 Griffith Multicultural Festival

October 1 - 3 Yenda Centenary Celebrations

October Griffith Veteran Golf Week

December

Dates correct at time of printing, go to visitgriffith.com.au or contact Griffith Tourism on 1800 681 141 to confirm event dates and details.

Carols by Candlelight

August

Riverina Field Days

Festa delle Salsicce (Festival of the Sausage) Bookings essential 0412 777 147

13th & 14th May 2016 celebrating 10 years • Local & visiting exhibitors • Inventor’s Competition • 2 day event with large variety of stalls T 02 6964 8811 F 02 6964 8822 E info@riverinafielddays.com 20-26 Harward Rd Griffith NSW 2680 www.riverinafielddays.com

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• Bar & Food Stalls

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Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures

Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures 11 - 24 October 2015 | 9 - 22 October 2016 The Citrus Sculptures are a unique event in Australia and are recognised as a Destination NSW Flagship event. The sculptures have grown from just five in 1995 to more than 60 large 3D sculptures in 2015 and are a feature of the Griffith Festival of Gardens.

The sculptures are based on the famous lemon sculptures in Menton, France, and with Griffith being a major citrus producing region in Australia, the sculpture idea was a good one.

After consulting local engineers and contacting France, Griffith was granted permission to use their method of securing the fruit.

The Citrus Sculptures have become a major visitor attraction bringing thousands of people to Griffith every year.

The Real Juice Company has signed as the naming right sponsor since 2013, providing both a wonderful synergy and opportunity to grow the festival.

The sculptures are erected along Griffith’s main street, early on Sunday morning, by an army of 700 community volunteers. More than 100,000 oranges and 200,000 rubber bands are used to construct the sculptures.

It is a fabulous community event with schools, local businesses, banks, cultural, service and church groups, and multi-national companies working side by side to create magnificent sculptures.

The Riverina produces one third of Australia’s citrus and is one of the major orange production regions in Australia. Our unique combination of water security, fertile soils, advanced farming practices and warm climate produce some of the highest quality citrus fruit on the global market.

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Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures

Meet gardening guru C osta at t he Fest ival of Gardens!

Festival of Gardens

16 - 19 October 2015 | 14 - 17 October 2016 The Festival of Gardens celebrates 25 years in 2015 and is a popular weekend attracting gardening enthusiasts from far and wide. In 2015 Costa, of ABC Gardening, will be the festival ambassador and will host garden walks, talks and workshops at the participating gardens. The 10 open gardens range from large country estates to compact town gardens. Most gardens offer catering to ensure you can sit and relax in the beautiful setting. Why not book a seat on the daily garden tour bus with an informative local driver? Further events include Paella by the Sculptures, the official launch of the Citrus Sculptures and garden festival held in the Visitor Centre car park. The event is a family night with live entertainment, children’s activities, paella and a range of other specialty dishes available by the plate. Saturday night join in the fun of a long Italian table dinner, featuring local wine and capturing the essence of Griffith’s Italian culture.

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How to get to Griffith Region

How to get to Griffith region 570km

Griffith, NSW, is centrally located, 450km north of Melbourne, 570km south west of Sydney, 790km east of Adelaide and 350km west of Canberra.

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Griffith is located on the Kidman Way touring route and on the Burley Griffin Way and is just off the Sturt & Newell Highways.

185km

Wagga Wagga

250km

Canberra

Burley Griffin Way Burley Griffin Way is NSW state route 94 linking Canberra in the east to Griffith in the west. The route is named after Chicago architect Walter Burley Griffin, designer of the cities Canberra and Griffith, and neighbouring town Leeton. The route starts at Yass on the Hume Highway, and travels west through many towns and districts capturing a fabulous diversity of agriculture and produce.

Albury

NSW VIC

450km

Melbourne

Kidman Way The Kidman Way touring route travels north - south and takes you through the heart of NSW, starting at Jerilderie in the south to Barringun on the NSW/QLD border. The Kidman Way is a sealed route which links with the Matilda Highway travelling north through the centre of QLD to Longreach and beyond. This is a popular inland route offering wonderful outback scenery, history, vivid colours and big skies. Pick up a Kidman Way Touring Guide from the Visitor Information Centre, or phone 1800 681 141 to have one posted to you.

Driving times to Griffith Hillston (1 hour 15 minutes) Hay (1 hour 40 minutes) Wagga Wagga (2 hours) Tocumwal (2 hours) Cobram (2 hours 30 minutes) Deniliquin (2 hours 30 minutes) Albury (3 hours)

Coach and Rail

Shepparton (3 hours)

Daily coach/rail services connect Griffith with Melbourne, Canberra & Sydney via Train Link and V-Line. There’s also a weekly rail service which operates from Sydney to Griffith on a Saturday, returning on Sunday.

Wangaratta (3 hours 20 minutes) Echuca (3 hours 30 minutes) Cowra (3 hours 30 minutes) Swan Hill (3 hours 50 minutes)

Fly into Griffith Airport

Canberra (4 hours)

Griffith is well serviced by air from Sydney with Regional Express (REX) Airlines offering many flights per day, and serviced from Melbourne (Essendon) with Par Avion flying several days per week.

See rex.com.au or paa.com.au for schedules and booking information. Griffith Airport is located 5km from Griffith CBD.

Cobar (4 hours) Orange (4 hours) Mildura (4 hours 40 minutes)

BRISBANE

Broken Hill Orange ADELAIDE

Griffith Region

Newcastle SYDNEY

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Wagga Wagga

Canberra

How to get to Griffith Region

Touring

Griffith & Villages To Temora, Canberra & Sydney Lake Wyangan

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While in Griffith, you can hire a taxi, car or bus to enable you to get around and explore the region. The Tourism Team will happily tailor an itinerary spec ific to your interests and can even offer a knowledgeable local tour guide to jump on-board your coach and provide a personalised city tour. Alternatively, schedule a trip with Griffith Tours who will show you the sights and tastes of the region while you sit back, relax and take it all in.

Griffith

To Hillston

Yoogali

10 min

15 min Our aim is to provide a personalised tour to allow visitors to discover the diverse agricultural industries and attractions in the Griffith/Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and the Greater Riverina Region.

Hanwood

Kidman Way

To Leeton & Narrandera

Visit our website www.griffithtours.com.au for further information.

To Darlington Point & Melbourne

M 0409 328 249 | E simon.crook@outlook.com www.griffithtours.com.au

Griffith

5 min

MIA Coaches • Operating 30 Coaches and Buses • Luxury Air Conditioned Coaches • Friendly Courteous Staff • Specialising in Corporate Charters, Weddings, Mystery Tours, School Excursions, Sporting Groups T 02 6964 1240 | E admin@miacoaches.com.au 13-15 Jensen Road Griffith NSW 2680 www.miacoaches.com.au

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Griffith

• Hire of Mini Buses from 8 to 35 seats

Par Avion Airlines is an Australian owned regional airline with a rich history in the aviation industry in Australia over five decades. It is our privilege to serve you in the South Eastern area of Australia with our regular public transport service.

Offering regular flights between Melbourne (Essendon) and Griffith, we provide a high quality and valuable commute and leisure service in the region. We strive for excellence in safety, reliability and customer service.

T 1800 017 557 Book online www.paa.com.au

Griffith - Essendon

MIA Coaches is the oldest privately owned bus company in Griffith.

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Little Italy

Little Italy The very essence of Griffith is about food, wine, friends and family.

More than 60% of the people of Griffith claim Italian heritage, and the early migrants brought with them their viticulture and market gardening skills and their passion for food. Old traditions like salami making, preserving olives and sauce days are continued enthusiastically by younger generations. In fact, the culture of homemade salami is on the increase, with the number of entries growing year after year in the annual Festa delle Salsicce.

Griffith’s main street is dominated by Italian cuisine, all making fabulous pizza, pasta and gnocchi and of course good coffee and delicious treats! At the top end of town sits La Piccola Grosseria, an iconic Griffith Italian delicatessen. On the edge of town is Codemo Smallgoods, a family owned and commercial producer which has been making salami in Griffith since the 1960’s.

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Bertoldo’s Pasticceria

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T 6964 2514 324 Banna Avenue & 150 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.bertoldos.com

Open Monday to Friday 6.30am - 5.30pm Saturday 6.30am - 1.30pm T 02 6964 7266 444a Banna Ave Griffith NSW 2680

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Specialising in authentic Italian groceries including coffees, salamis, prosciuttos, antipasto, home-made bread, wide range of panettones, fully imported range of Italian biscuits & cheeses. Now serving coffee!

Nothing personifies Griffith’s Italian heritage quite like Bertoldo’s. Established in 1952, this fourth generation family bakery makes gorgeous bread, biscotti, cannoli, gelato and nougat. Also great coffee and sandwich bar.

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Cafes & Restaurants With our big blue skies, alfresco dining is hard to beat on a beau tiful sunny day or ba lmy evening.

Established in 1977 fully licensed Italian Cuisine.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm T 02 6962 4322 455B Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680

Cafes & Restaurants

Griffith

La Scala Restaurant

Experience traditional Italian cuisine.

Open Mon - Sat from 10am, Sun from 9am T 02 6962 7777 | E latavolares@bigpond.com 188 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680

The relaxed cosmopolitan style of Griffith has created an enviable coffee culture, with cafes serving great coffee, organic and locally grown produce, in-house made sweet treats and goodies, and of course great toppas and other Italian fare.

People enjoy the casual, contemporary dining that is Griffith.

Friendly service, appealing specials and rustic wholesome food teamed with great local wines. Is it any wonder Griffith has a reputation as a good foodie destination?

Griffith

Giuseppe’s Restaurant and Bar

Novus Restaurant

Open Mon – Sat from 6pm

72 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 T 02 6964 5276 | E novusr@bigpond.com.au www.novusrestaurant.com.au

T 6962 7999 254 Banna Ave Griffith NSW www.vitas.com.au

Griffith

Australian Contemporary Dining

Griffith

Vitas has been part of Griffiths dining scene for the past 15 years.

Serving traditional Italian favourites in a casual relaxed setting in the heart of Griffith’s main street.

Private dining room and al fresco dining also available.

Miei Amici Cafe Popular local café serving all day breakfasts, lunch, delicious home baked cakes, biscuits, muffins, freshly squeezed juice and seasonal local produce. Dine in or alfresco.

T 02 6962 5999 350 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680

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Griffith

Open 6 days Monday to Saturday 7am - 2pm

Home-cooked breakfast, freshly baked cakes, in-house made chutneys and jams, organic coffee and a distinctive lunch menu incorporating produce from our organic farm.

Open Monday to Friday 7am – 4pm Centrepoint Building Ulong Street Griffith NSW 2680 T 02 6962 4666 | E café@odonnells.net.au

Griffith

O’Donnell’s

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Cafes & Restaurants

Il Corso Cafe A quintessential Italian café offering all the classics, with homemade gnocchi, pizza and gelato among the favourites. A family owned and run business with a keen eye for detail and exceptional customer service this café is always lively and inviting. In fact, this family has been running Italian restaurants in Griffith since 1974, “once you walk through the front door you become part of our family.” Il Corso is fully licenced, offers a great range of local wine and can cater for 150 people. Gluten free options are also available.

Open Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 7 days per week. Deliveries from 5.30pm.

Griffith

T 02 6964 4500 | E ilcorsocafe@bigpond.com 140 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.ilcorsocafe.com.au

If it’s a glass of local red wine and authentic Italian pizza or pasta that you crave, or perhaps an icy cold beer with a fully stacked burger & chips, then the Area Hotel & Hot Olive Bistro is the place to be!

Add to this lively entertainment with local bands and DJs and good old fashioned country hospitality, you’ll be sure to enjoy The Area Hotel.

“The Area Hotel supporting the responsible service of a good time” T 02 6962 1322 208 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.areahotel.com.au

Griffith

Open 7 days till late

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Clubs

Gr if f it h’s C lubs & P ubsly pr ovide a live ! music scene

BAGTOWN

sports Club

MOTEL & FUNCTION CENTRE

One great motel, two great clubs, three simply exceptional venues Boasting the finest function, entertainment, gaming, sporting, accommodation and recreational facilities in the region.

Enjoy 3 unique dining experiences at one of our simply exceptional venues.

Griffith Exies Club - Exies Family Bistro provides affordable meals for the whole family, with alfresco and coffee lounge areas.

The Coro Club

Southside Leagues Club T 02 6962 4577 2 Bridge Road Griffith NSW

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T 02 6962 1211 | Jondaryan Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.exies.com.au

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Exies Bagtown Motel & Function Centre - Bagtown Bar+Grill offering superb dining at reasonable prices.

The Alpen Terrace is a fabulous outdoor space, a popular place to catch up with friends, enjoy a meal or listen to live music.

Bistro open 7 Days a week for both lunch and dinner.

Free Courtesy Bus available Wednesday to Sunday.

Northside Leagues Club T 02 6962 1611 255 Wakaden Street Griffith NSW

www.griffithleagues.com.au

Griffith

We are a modern registered Club that hosts two venues within the city, The Southside Griffith Leagues Club and The Northside Griffith Leagues Club. Our Club is proud of its ability to provide our members and guests with a premium range of services from multiple Dining facilities, Kids play areas, Alfresco Dining, Sports Bars, TAB, Keno and Function rooms.

Griffith

• Bistro • TAB/Keno • Function Room & BBQ Area • Darts, Pool Table & Carpet Bowls • Bingo, Karoake & Live Entertainment • Raffles • Courtesy Bus T 02 6962 1180 | F 02 6962 7504 | E admin@coroclub.com.au 20 – 26 Harward Road Griffith NSW 2680 www.coroclub.com.au

Exies Sports Club ‘The Sporties’ - The Oval Bistro is perfect for families to relax in a casual atmosphere, while the kids enjoy the outdoor play area.

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Shopping

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Shopping

At Big W Griffith we have been serving the community since 1978 and have extended trading hours to assist with your every day needs. The first choice to shop for Australian families with the broadest range of new season fashions for any occasion. Stylish and affordable home wares to cater for your home and sporting and leisure items to cater for the active times in your life. Click & Collect options are also available in store. The lowest prices on your favourite brands everyday. It’s our purpose to make it easy for families to live better.

Plus over 30 specialty stores Food court & eatery • Easy undercover parking

Open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8.30am – 7pm, Thursday & Friday 8.30am – 9pm, Saturday 8.30am – 6pm, Sunday 9am – 5pm T 02 6969 6000 Cnr Crossing St & Banna Ave Griffith NSW 2680 www.bigw.com.au

BANNA AVENUE

Easy single level shopping for the whole family, right in the heart of Griffith.

7 days a week

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T 02 6964 5433 E GPlaza@retprogroup.com.au Corner Yambil and Crossing Street Griffith NSW 2680 www.griffinplaza.com.au

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T 02 6962 7284 | E office@griffithcentral.com 10 – 12 Yambil Street Griffith NSW 2680 www.griffithcentral.com

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The Foodie Trail

The Foodie Trail This producer trail meanders around Griffith region, providing the inside guide to places to stop, sample and purchase locally made products. Bertoldo’s Bakery is famous for their gorgeous gelato and nougat and other bakery delights.

Riverina Grove makes tapenades, relish, tomato sauce, pickled onions, olives and creates beautiful gift hampers. The region’s wineries make luscious syrupy stickies or dessert wines known the world over, such as De Bortoli’s Noble One, Botrytis Semillon. Codemo salamis are made using traditional fermentation techniques and offer a range of regional styles, with tastings available Monday to Saturday. Aim to be at Catania Fruit Salad Farm by 1.30pm for the daily tour (Monday to Saturday) which provides a great overview of small fruit blocks, the local prune story and a good tasting session of the homemade preserves and mustards. It’s educational and very tasty. Yarrow Park olive grove, located at Coleambally, south of Griffith, is dedicated to the production of quality table olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Discover the unique characteristics of the single estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil range, varieties from Italy and Spain with interesting names; Leccino, Coratina, Manzanilla, Picual and Arbequina.

The Riverina region is Australia’s largest citrus producing area, growing more than 30% of the country’s citrus. Local juice companies produce freshly squeezed juice and distribute far and wide. Look out for our local Real Juice Company range of juice.

The region is also known for growing good malting barley, beer production from our local barley is a welcome and recent addition to the Riverina local produce portfolio. Try a Yenda brew on tap at the Yenda Hotel or purchase take-away from the Billabong Bottle shop.

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If you miss the market keep a keen eye out for roadside stalls which pop up throughout the year offering various seasonal produce including asparagus, blood oranges, mandarins, plums, oranges, grapes, apples, pumpkins, garlic, pecans and cherries. Keep some loose change in the car for the stall honesty box.

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One of the delights of visiting a regional place is the availability of freshly picked seasonal produce. Griffith boasts a wonderful weekly Rotary market.

The market operates from 7am to 12 noon every Sunday and is a great place to visit, buy some supplies and chat with the farmers who are always keen to share a yarn.

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Codemo Smallgoods With a history of smallgoods manufacturing that goes back to the 1950s, here at Codemo Smallgoods we pride ourselves on providing quality not quantity!

Our specialties are Salami, Bacon, Sausages, Devon, Prosciutto and Ham which are manufactured onsite and distributed throughout the region to wholesalers and retailers as well as being sold through our retail outlet.

Experience gourmet produce from the Riverina.

Open for tasting and sales.

4 Whybrow Street Griffith NSW 2680 T 02 6962 7988 | www.riverinagrove.com.au

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Riverina Grove

Open Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 8am – 12pm, Sunday by appointment T 02 6962 3044 | E gcodemo@griffithabattoirs.com.au Mitchell Lane Griffith NSW 2680

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Visit the shop to taste our different styles of Southern and Northern Italian Salami which include Mild, Hot, Extra Hot – if you dare – as well as Black Olives, Chillies and Cacciatore.

Catania Fruit Salad Farm Catania is a family owned farm, in Australia’s largest Irrigation area, the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. You can view and gain an understanding of how a wide variety of horticulture and viticulture crops are grown.

Your journey begins with a look in the original mud brick home built in 1912, and a bus ride around their farm, sharing their stories and giving you an insight into the history of the pioneers of the time. The farm produces a variety of fruits and nuts which are sampled on the tour. When visiting Catania, you learn about how the Irrigation system delivers water to the farms and how crops are grown and harvested.

Open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am to 4pm Guided Tours Monday - Saturday at 1.30pm Tours between 25 December - 31 January & all Sundays by appointment.

M 0427 630219 Farm 43 Cox Road Hanwood NSW 2680 www.cataniafruitsaladfarm.com.au

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See the drying of the sugar plum. Enjoy our jams, mustards, prunes, pickles and traditional Sicilian preservative-free wine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Catania Fruit Salad Farm is a great place to visit.

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Yarrow Park Rotary-Sunday Community Markets

Yarrow Park Cellar Door is nestled between the vineyard and olive grove overlooking Australian bushland at Coleambally. Our family owned business produces table olives, extra virgin olive oil and hand crafted boutique wines.

The Real Juice Company was established in 2003 with a vision to provide consumers with a range of Juices made to the highest standards and using best quality practices with the “real fruit taste experience.”

We are wholly Australian owned and operated and are proud to support our local citrus growers with whom we work closely to implement and maintain best farming practices to maintain a high-level of quality fruit.

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Piping hot coffee & tea and delicious breakfasts every Sunday!

T 0467 653 502 15 Collier Street Griffith NSW 2680 Next to Liftek in the Mooreville Industrial Estate

Our 100% fruit juice is just that: 100% fruit, with no added sugar or harmful chemicals At the Real Juice Company we do not compromise on taste, quality and variety. Our philosophy is simple: to provide our consumers with real juice.

T 02 6962 4290 Cnr Harward & Duchatel Rds Griffith NSW 2680 www.realjuicecompany.com.au

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Open Every Sunday from 7am – Noon

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T 0429 444 074 E bruce@yarrowpark.com.au Kyola Rd Coleambally NSW 2707 www.yarrowpark.com.au

Coleambally

Open Saturday & Sunday 10am – 3pm Other times by appointment

Fresh fruit & vegetables, craft, fresh honey, biscuits and pizza bases, italian homemade bread, candles, preserves and oils, seedlings and plants, handmade bibs and children’s clothes, beautiful cakes and pastries, blankets , scarves and beanies, soaps and toys, ornaments and trinkets and jewellery.

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Wines of the Riverina

Riverina Wines Griffith’s wine region is big. Bigger than you may think! It is now Australia’s largest wine producing area, home to more than 15 wineries and boasts some of Australia’s most prominent brands.

The region is well known for its botrytis style dessert wines, spicy reds such as Durif and Italian varieties.

No trip to Griffith is complete without a visit to some of the city’s wonderful wineries. The winery trail will take you on a journey of some of the country’s most successful wineries, from large establishments to boutique outfits; the friendly cellar door staff will guide you through the tastings of their premium and award winning wines. Visitors are welcome and well catered for with many wineries offering picturesque gardens with picnic tables and barbeque facilities.

Winemaking success

The Riverina scooped three trophies at the 2014 NSW Wine of the Year awards, equalling the Hunter Valley and outpacing well known wine regions Hilltops, Orange and Canberra District.

Trophies were awarded to these Riverina wineries: • Best Sweet Wine Calabria Family Wines “3 Bridges” 2008 Botrytis Semillon.

• Best Young Red Other Varieties Calabria Family Wines 2013 Private Bin Saint Macaire.

• Best Mature Red Nugan Estate Manuka Grove 2010 Vineyard Durif.

Yarran Wines Yarran Wines specialises in producing varietal red and white wines with an emphasis on regional style. Yarran Wines is set apart from other venues in the region by its architecture and elevated vistas of vineyards and national park. Experience wine tasting with an al fresco aspect or simply relax in the cellar door with your hosts Sam & Lorraine. Located 1.7 kilometres north of Yenda along Myall Park Road (towards Cocoparra National Park).

T 02 6968 1125 | E yarranwines@bigpond.com 178 Myall Park Rd Yenda NSW 2681 www.yarranwines.com.au

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Yenda

Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday by appointment

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‘The Barrel’- Ha nwood Estate Cellar Door

PIONEERS OF THE RIVERINA Samuel McWilliam started the family winery in Corowa back in 1877.

His son J.J. McWilliam arrived in the Riverina district in 1913 and planted the very first grapes. Established in 1917, the Hanwood winery stands today as a pillar of winemaking excellence dedicated to creating the very best wines. Few other wine companies have helped shaped the wine industry like McWilliam’s. Six generations later, wines from McWilliam’s have become internationally renowned – a true testament to J.J. McWilliam’s vision.

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MCWILLIAM’S HANWOOD ESTATE The new Hanwood Estate 1913 range is the result of excellent Riverina fruit crafted into premium wines by our very talented winemakers.

Besides creating great table wines, McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate is famous for producing premium fortified wines of distinction.

MCWILLIAM’S WINES HANWOOD ESTATE Jack McWilliam Road, Hanwood, NSW 2680 T: (02) 6963 3404 F: (02) 6963 3444 E: hanwoodcd@mcwilliamswines.com.au W: mcwilliams.com.au

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McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate

Farm 674 Murrumbidgee Ave, Hanwood Phone: 6963 0171 | www.barattowines.com Open most days

Jack McWilliam Rd, Hanwood Phone: 6963 3404 | www.mcwilliams.com.au Open Wednesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm

It has been a Baratto family tradition in Italy for many generations to make wine for themselves and the locals in their village. In 1949, Florindo Baratto immigrated to Australia and purchased bare land in Hanwood. He and his wife Amabile planted their first vines in 1960 and some of these vines are still producing grapes today. Baratto Wines produces traditional varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon & Trebbiano. Wines available in bottle as well as 14L casks.

100 years ago J.J. McWilliam carted 50,000 cuttings to Griffith and planted them in a nursery. Today, the site of his nursery at Hanwood Estate in Griffith remains the home of McWilliam’s Family Winemakers, one of Australia’s First Families of Wine.

Berton Vineyards

Melange Wines Harward Road, Griffith Phone: 6962 7783 | melangewines@bigpond.com Open Seven Days 9am - 5pm

54 Mirrool Avenue, Yenda Phone: 6968 1600 | www.bertonvineyards.com.au Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 11am - 4pm

Winemaker Angelo D’Aquino comes from a family with considerable viticultural experience, having 25ha of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Verdelho, Trebbiano, Muscat Gordo Blanco, Shiraz and Durif planted.

Must try Berton Vineyards Metal Label Vermentino, a rare white grape variety which hails from Sardinia. The 2013 vintage made the 100 Best Australian Wines of the Year list compiled by wine critic Matthew Jukes.

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Calabria Family Wines (formerly Westend Estate) Brayne Road, Griffith Phone: 6969 0800 | www.calabriawines.com.au Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Calabria Nero D’Avola has been rated as a TOP DROP by wine writer Toni Paterson and lifestyle magazine Australian House & Garden.

“The dark berries and fine tannins make this an excellent food wine, it’s perfect with rich Italian dishes or tapas.” Toni wrote.

Gourmet Traveller Wine has announced Calabria Family Wines as the 2015 Star cellar door of the Riverina region!

De Bortoli Wines De Bortoli Rd, Bilbul Phone: 6966 0111 | www.debortoli.com.au Open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm First created by Darren De Bortoli at the family winery in Bilbul in 1982, Noble One has gone on to be one of the most awarded wines in history, garnering more than 130 trophies and 406 Gold medals both nationally and internationally.

2012 marked 30 years since Darren first introduced Noble One to the world. Incredibly it has maintained its position as Australia’s benchmark dessert wine ever since.

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113 Hanwood Ave, Hanwood Phone: 6963 0200 | Mobile: 0417 696 242 www.piromitwines.com.au Open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday by Appointment.

The Sticky Italian Botrytis Semillon consistently does well in the show circuit, the 2014 vintage scored Top Gold at the International Sweet Wine Challenge and Gold at the Sydney Royal Wine Show.

Warburn Estate 700 Kidman Way, Griffith Phone: 6963 8300 | www.warburnestate.com.au Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm Warburn Estate is owned by the Sergi family, whose winemaking heritage was brought to the area from Italy in 1952. Today, it stands tall as a pioneering, fourth-generation family owned company known for producing good value wines. The range includes Gossips, Rumours, 1164 and W.

Yarran Wines Myall Park Rd, Yenda Phone: 6968 1125 | www.yarranwines.com.au Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday by appointment Enjoy the gorgeous views from the cellar door with a glass of the highly rated Sauvignon Blanc. “Winemaker (and family member) Sam Brewer is highly talented, forever able to conjure up more than expected for the base Yarran wines, here not only beating all other ’15s onto my tasting table, but also providing a juicy and vibrant mix of passionfruit and zesty, citrussy acidity,” wrote James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion.

4.5 Star Winery Rating.

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Open Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm, Saturday 11am - 4pm T 02 6968 1600 | E wine@bertonvineyards.com.au 55 Mirrool Avenue Yenda NSW 2681 www.bertonvineyards.com.au

Open most days T 02 6963 0171 | E barattowines@bigpond.com 674 Murrumbidgee Ave Hanwood NSW 2680 www.barattowines.com

Large range of Wines, Ciders, Spirits & Beers

Be sure to visit for a special experience.

Open 7 Days

Open 7 days from 9am to 5pm

T 02 6964 1511 | E orders@billabongbottleshop.com.au 11b Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.billabongbottleshop.com.au

T 02 6962 7783 | E melangewines@bigpond.com Farm 1291 Harward Road Griffith NSW 2680

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Melange Wines’ focus is on making small quantities of lovingly crafted, superb quality wines.

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Peter & Karen invite you to their rustic cellar door just 3km south of Griffith. The family vineyard and winery is maintained in an organic and natural state, highlighting true fruit characters of each variety. We also stock local Artwork & Gifts.

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CellarCellar DoorDoor PH:6963 02 6963 PH: 02 83258325 Sat 10am - 4pm MonMon - Sat-10am - 4pm 700 Kidman Tharbogang 700 Kidman WayWay Tharbogang

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Four generations of winemaking.....

Four generations of winemaking.....

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BILBUL CELLAR DOOR

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BEST LARGE CELLAR DOOR Riverina Region, NSW

De Bortoli Rd [off the Burley Griffin Way] Bilbul NSW 2680

Tel 02 6966 0111 Fax 02 6966 0199

E-mail Bilbul_Cellar_Door@debortoli.com.au

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O P E N 7 DAYS Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm, Sunday: 9am - 4pm

Proudly owned by the Calabria family since 1945. Enjoy the ultimate experience and discover Riverina’s Star Cellar Door; Calabria Family Wines, as rated by Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine. Family tradition is strongly present when you visit Calabria Family Wine's Tuscan-style cellar door.

Enjoy our European inspired alternative wine styles; Nero D’Avola, Saint Macaire & Pinot Bianco plus the flagship ‘Three Bridges Durif’ is a must try – open seven days for tasting and sales.

T 02 6969 0800 | E info@calabriawines.com.au 1283 Brayne Rd Griffith NSW 2680 www.calabriawines.com.au

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Discover Calabria Family Wines Open Weekdays 9am – 5pm, Weekends 10am – 4pm

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On your Bike

On your Bike The very best way to explore Griffith region is on your bike. The flat open countryside is pretty; you’ll ride past vineyards and wineries, orange groves, seasonal crops and prune orchards with the Cocoparra National Park ranges a gorgeous backdrop in the distance. There are various loops to suit rider ability from beginners through to seasoned professionals. The roads are quiet and well maintained and there are plenty of great spots for coffee at the end of the ride!

Road cycling has a strong following in Griffith. In fact Griffith Cycle Club hosted the 2014 and 2015 NSW Road Cycling Masters, attracting cycling enthusiasts from all over the state and will be hosting the National Road Cycling Masters in October 2016.

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Tom’s Cycle City, Jon GB’s Sport & Leisu

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Mountain biking is also catered for with off-road shared trails located on the outskirts of Griffith, along the rocky escarpment of Scenic Hill Reserve, and along the McPherson Ranges. There are fire trails to explore with the kids through to tracks for the committed mountain biker.

Collect a map from Griffith Visitor Information Centre.

Griffith has an active cycle club. Details can be found at www.griffithcycleclub.com

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Family Fun

Visit one of the To p 10 Rated P laygr ounds in NSW

Family Fun There are lots of areas to explore as a family. Make sure you swing by City Park which is rated a Top 10 NSW Playground with the tallest climbing frame in the southern hemisphere, a splash pad area and double flying fox.

The Aquatic Centre with three heated pools is a great family attraction as is Lake Wyangan for paddling, water skiing, fishing and picnicking. The cinema, ten pin bowling and skate park are local favourites. Altina Wildlife Park is a must see attraction with personalised guided tours providing up close and personal animal encounters.

Two open-air tours offered daily 9.30am & 1pm.

Please call Altina Wildlife Park for more details.

T 0412 060 342 | E info@altinawildlife.com Sturt Highway Darlington Point 2706 www.altinawildlife.com

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Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre provides a year-round opportunity for all swimmers - from families through to serious competitors - to enjoy the water in a safe, warm and friendly environment. The perfect place for your kids to burn off energy out of the heat of summer or inside away from the cold of winter, we have pools catering for all ages and ranging in temperature from 29°-33°. With discounted family entry prices, it’s an affordable way to enjoy a day out.

T 02 6962 8228 Cnr. Olympic & Wayeela Streets Griffith NSW 2680 www.gralc.com.au

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This outstanding Safari Park has unique tours, accomplished in style via personalised comfortable carts. The leisurely open-air tour takes you through the park past the large animal enclosures. The highlight of the tour are the exotic animals which are very content to feed near the cart providing wonderful close-up encounters. For something a little more adventurous try our Behind The Scenes Feeding Tours.

Darlington Point

Altina Wildlife Park

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Fitness.. Time to P lay

Fitness... Time to Play Sport is instrumental to country living and Griffith is no exception with pretty much everything on offer. You’ll find golf, 24-hour gyms, tennis, netball, hockey, running, swimming, yoga, cricket, soccer, touch, rugby, Aussie Rules, karate, dance, basketball, bowls, cycling, karting, water skiing, sailing and much more.

Get Feral

Griffith Feral Jogge rs are a friendly bunch who meet ev ery Saturday at Scenic Hill.

Visit www.griffithfe rals.org.au for their running sc hedule & events

Annual Sporting Events Bacchus On The Lake - Good Friday every year City to Lake - First Sunday in March Griffith Yenda Pro-Am - March MIA Open Tennis Chamionships - June Long Weekend Sikh Games - June Long Weekend Griffith Veteran Golf Week - October Cycling Australia Masters - October 2016

Visit Riverina’s number 1 golf course set at the foot of Scenic Hill. The 18-hole course winds its way through native trees and ever-present wildlife. The course is par 71, bent grass greens recently rated as the best to putt on in the Riverina by professional golfers. The clubhouse offers all the usual amenities of a modern club, with a magnificent view overlooking the 1st tee, 9th and 18th greens. The pro shop is by far the best stocked and run in the Riverina with 2 golf professionals on hand to help with all your needs.

Visitors welcome for social play or competitions on most days.

Griffith Golf Club & Pro Shop Open 7 Days Club T 6962 3173 | Pro Shop T 6962 3742 Lloyd Prest Drive Griffith wwwgriffithgolfclub.com.au

Griffith

Present this ad for 10% discount on green fees.

T 02 6962 8228 Cnr. Olympic & Wayeela Streets Griffith NSW 2680 www.gralc.com.au

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the fitness club @ GRALC is a friendly, warm and inviting club where there is always a staff member to help you out. With a wide range of cardio, pin loaded, free weights and group fitness classes, we are able to cater for all your fitness needs.

Being a part of GRALC means every gym or group fitness entry also allows you free entry to the aquatic area where a short swim or soak in the spa is the perfect way to let weary muscles recover.

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Relax.. Museums, Galleries & Gardens

Relax…

Museums, Galleries & Gardens If you are after a more relaxing pace, a visit to the Regional Art Gallery is recommended, located in the 1930s Art Deco building alongside the War Memorial Museum.. Bidgee Studio and In The Frame are local gallery spaces also well worth a visit, as is the magnificent softsculptured curtain, which hangs in the 520-seat Regional Theatre.

Griffith Pioneer Park Museum is an open air museum with more than 40 buildings which capture Griffith in the early 1900s. The Wine and Irrigation Building is a special exhibit to showcase the pioneering winery families, the Italian Museum embraces the history of the first Italian migrants and don’t miss the quirky Knitted Garden. With so much to see you’ll need several hours to explore.

This award winning garden is surrounded by a peaceful bushland setting. Open September to May

by Appointment T 02 6962 1987 5 Maegraith Place Griffith NSW 2680

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Griffith Pioneer Park Museum Come on a remarkable journey through time and place with a historical walkabout through bygone eras. You will find original buildings, horse drawn and motorised vehicles, old farm machinery and antiques of all environments in our extensive collection.

Griffith Regional Art Gallery The Gallery hosts local and travelling exhibitions and is home of the National Contemporary Jewellery Award.

T 02 6962 8338 | E gallery@griffith.nsw.gov.au 167 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.griffithregionalartgallery.com.au

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Open Wednesday to Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday & Sunday 11am – 2pm

IMAGE (right) Ken Done, Shells, Vases and Paint Tubes, 1993. Gift of the Artist.

The Wine & Irrigation Building aims to educate on our establishment through irrigation and the subsequent proud and rich history of Griffith’s wine grape growing industry.

The Italian Museum houses an incredible collection of artefacts from the earliest Italian settlers, from machinery to beautiful handmade garments.

Open Daily 9.30am – 4pm

Expansive rural garden which includes over 800 magnificent roses. Open Daily by Appointment.

T 02 6962 4196 E pioneerparkmuseum@griffith.nsw.gov.au 1 Remembrance Drive Griffith NSW 2680 www.griffithpioneerpark.com.au

T 0439 004 708 Farm 2355A Stokes Road Hanwood NSW 2680

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Rosewood Park on Stokes

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This is our story, a must see when visiting the area!

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Nature & Walks

Nature & Walks The Hermit’s Cave Lookout and trails are well worth exploring. A hermit called Valeri Ricetti called the caves his home from 1929 to 1940 and created stone walls, steps and pathways linking the chapel, garden and main cave areas.

Visitors today can marvel at the remarkable site he created. Do wear good walking shoes as the terrain is rocky.

Cocoparra National Park is a lovely spot for walking and experiencing nature.

A place of contrasts, wattles, orchids and blue-tinged cypress pines stand out against the rich red rocks. After heavy rains the creeks flow, waterfalls leap to life and the land is bright with wildflowers and wildlife. Just 30km from Griffith, the park offers excellent BBQ facilities and walking tracks.

Cocoparra, is a beautifully maintained park, offering many fabulous walking trails!

PHOTO OEH

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Nature & Walks Photography OEH/ John Spencer

Experience endless horizons

VISIT NATIONAL PARKS IN THE GRIFFITH AREA Take your next holiday in one of our national parks close to Griffith.

Our rivers will amaze you when you kayak through the river red gums of the Murrumbidgee. Wander through the historic Willandra homestead and discover what life was like on Big Willandra as you cycle the Merton trail.

Be mesmerised by the peregrine falcons in Cocoparra, and bush walk close to scenic waterfalls.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT NATIONALPARKS.NSW.GOV.AU OR CALL 1300 072757

COCOPARRA NATIONAL PARK

MURRUMBIDGEE VALLEY NATIONAL PARK

WILLANDRA NATIONAL PARK

“You see the true colours of the Australian bush out here. I love the red-brown earth and the green scrub against the bright blue sky.”

Once inside Cocoparra National Park, the huge sky of the outback is painted with the distinctive Cocoparra Range. This dramatic and rugged place is a haven for bushwalkers, birdwatchers and nature-lovers, with a landscape that’s vividly alive and always changing.

Visit after rain to see the waterfalls and creeks in full flow and come in spring to see the wonderful variety of wildflowers; orchids, wattles and tea tree bring extra vibrancy to the land. Other seasonal delights include the nesting season of the majestic peregrine falcons.

“A whole group of us spent a fortnight camping right beside the river, swimming and fishing every single day. It was paradise.”

As the day breaks, grey kangaroos bound through the morning mist as you cast a line out into the river to catch a fish for breakfast. Staying at Murrumbidgee Valley National Park is the ultimate bush camping experience.

Choose from cycling and hiking routes, or discover the beauty of Murrumbidgee River by canoe; for the intrepid explorer, Narrandera to Yanco weir is a four-hour paddle. There are plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming, picnicking, birdwatching and taking a GPS to ‘go bush’.

“We arrived and had a picnic lunch on the homestead lawn then camped in the bush under the stars beside the Willandra Creek that night.”

Europeans were first attracted to the Willandra area by the river system and native grasses. Willandra eventually became the largest pastoral station in the area.

The wetlands, woodlands and grassy plains of the park house 23 species of reptile and over 195 different types of bird including emu and the endangered plains-wanderer.

See kangaroos graze and play on the plains at dusk and dawn and look out for bearded dragons as you cycle the Merton trail.

Cocoparra National Park is located 34km from Griffith.

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Murrumbidgee Valley National Park is located 17km from Narrandera, or 19km from Leeton.

Willandra National Park is located 195km from Griffith, and 85km from Hillston.

Photography: Cocoparra - OEH/Ada Stoll. Murrumbidgee Valley - OEH/Gavin Hansford. Willandra - OEH/John Spencer.

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Twitching

Bird Routes of Griffith!

Is an excellent birding guide.

Pick up a copy from the Griffith Visitor Information Centre.

PHOTO Neville Bartlett

Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Is an active local bird watching group. Further details can be found on their website www.mfn.org.au.

PHOTO Barrie Brown

Twitching Griffith is at the crossroads of bird migration particularly for eastern and western species so it is a very good area for birdwatching. Within the Griffith city area itself, there are very accessible sites where our local birds can be seen at close range. Perhaps the most notable of these is the Scenic Hill and Golf Course areas where Major Mitchell’s Cockatoo and other parrot species are common.

The Lake Wyangan/Campbell’s Swamp area is also worth visiting for water birds and further afield, Cocoparra National Park and the adjoining Binya State Forest have some of the best birding sites in the whole of the Riverina – a definite must for all keen bird watchers.

The Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area is also noted for the large number of Australasian Bittern that come to the area in the spring to the rice farms and adjoining irrigation channels to breed. Late October through to January is the best time to look for these secretive birds – early morning being the best time.

Griffith Photography Club Members are keen nature photographers.

Thank you to Barrie and Gloria Brown for sharing their images for this publication.

Further details visit the Griffith Photography Club Facebook page.

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Accommodation

Accommodation Griffith prides itself on friendly, warm country hospitality. Offering a terrific range of guest accommodation from stylish modern apartments, comfortable motels, to a tent by the lake, there is something to suit every occasion and budget. For those who prefer to be close to activity, cafes and shopping, there are many options such as motels, hotels, apartments, and hostels in and around central Griffith. Alternatively there are some wonderful farm stay options. You can immerse yourself in farm life or just enjoy the peace and tranquillity of country living.

Pebbles Bed and Breakfast Peace & tranquillity in an acre of Mediterranean style gardens just 4km from Griffith • Pet Friendly • Three double rooms, one with ensuite • All rooms have Queen size beds • Complimentary refreshments on arrival • Breakfast included T 02 6964 3958 | E pebblesbnb@bigpond.com Your hosts: Rick & Sue Wegner 27 Gorton Street Yoogali 2680

Yoogali

• Garden Visits by appointment

M 0419629892 | www.griffithnorthsideapartments.com

The perfect place to stay!

This apartment boasts elegant décor and total privacy with tranquil garden views and a 10-metre saltwater pool.

A hamper of local produce and wine await you on arrival.

Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay with air-conditioning, full kitchen & laundry. Close to CBD, hospital, restaurants and sporting ovals.

T 02 6962 5284 | M 0417 207 972 22 Palla Street Griffith NSW 2680

Griffith

The Clarenton

Mindon Serviced Apartments “More Room to Enjoy” Mindon Serviced Apartments deliver quality Griffith accommodation at competitive prices for both the corporate and holiday traveller. Apartments include • Two Spacious Queen Bedrooms with Two Ensuites • Spacious Lounge and Dining Areas • Fully Equipped Kitchen and Laundry • Reverse Cycle Heating and Cooling • Lock-Up Garage and Off-Street Parking • Attractive Outdoor Courtyard and Landscaped Gardens • Flat Screen TV with DVD/CD • Internet Access • Cots and Fold Out Beds available • Nightly, Weekly and Long Stay Rates • Minimum of 2 nights T 0429 603 940 | E bookings@mindonapartments.com.au 41 – 45 Couch Road Griffith NSW 2680 www.mindonapartments.com.au

Griffith

Comprising 4 fully self contained properties all within 5 minutes of the CBD. The Coates Villa, Jacaranda Cottage and our 1 & 2 bedroom apartments are perfect for short or long-term stays.

Griffith

Griffith Northside Apartments

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Apartments

Stay a Night or Stay a While While in Griffith come and stay at the beautifully appointed Centrepoint Apartments right in the heart of the CBD. Room Facilities:

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24 Serviced Studio Suites, 1 & 2 bedroom Apartments King & Queen Sized Beds Plasma TV & Austar CD/DVD Climate Controlled Ducted Air Conditioning Broadband Internet Electronic Swipe Keys Hairdryers Lift Disabled Facilities Secure Off-Street Parking

T 02 6960 2000 E sales@centrepointapartmentsgriffith.com.au 129-139 Yambil Street Griffith NSW 2680 www.centrepointapartmentsgriffith.com.au

Within walking distance to all that Griffith has to offer, our prime position on the main street enables you to truly immerse yourself in our city’s thriving cultural landscape where a plethora of amazing and award winning cafes, bakeries, coffee houses and restaurants await you.

Enjoy all that Griffith has to offer.

Come and stay with us at Banna Suites.

T 02 6962 4278 | E info.bannasuites@gmail.com 470 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.bannasuites.com

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Our Guests say “Huge rooms, all the amenities of home including full kitchen and laundry, lounge room and dining area, king size bed and large shower. Modern, clean apartment with a friendly welcome. Secure under cover parking and full Foxtel service - not just CNN and Sports. Will definitely stay here again when in Griffith. Book early though, it is a popular choice.”

“Fantastic apartments with everything you could ask for.”

Griffith

Banna Suites is a locally owned and operated Griffith business offering premium, short stay solutions to suit all of your accommodation needs.

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Farm Stay & Caravan Parks

Outback Beds ‘stay in the outback with friends’ Experience working sheep/cattle stations, tranquil river campsites, heritage indulgence, family farmstays, B&B’s, opal mining communities and inspiring eco-architecture.

www.outbackbeds.com.au | 1800 005 298

Outback Stay When a small group of people created the concept of Outback Beds 12 years ago, there were many in the accommodation and tourism industry who said it wouldn’t work. The idea of rating the attitude of the hosts rather than the plushness of the accommodation was just not the way the industry worked!

But years later, thousands of guests who have enjoyed the experience have confirmed that the idea of ‘four-star friendly’ really resonates with people-whether it’s shearers’ quarters, a grac ious historic homestead, a humble farm cottage or somewhere dec idedly upmarket. It’s the nicest feeling in the world to know that you are going to stay with friends!

If you’re going from one Outback Beds member to another we’ll drop an email to the next people to say that you’re on your way and mention the route you’re taking. In the past, some visitors ran into trouble on the road and they were very appreciative when someone went out to find them.

There are 19 members of Outback Beds, mostly in outback New South Wales. Each place has a different personality and offers something unique and interesting. A smaller farm stay may involve guests in activities while a station stay has a self-guided driving tour for visitors.

Fishing and nature walks with opportunities for great birdwatching will be a drawcard at one place while history hunting around a nearby town might appeal at another. Some are situated on the banks of a river, others are in town. Truly, this is a delightful way to see the outback.

Corynnia Station

5.5 TRIP ADVISOR GUEST RATING

2015 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award

Outback cottages, new 6-bedroom lodge, bush camp & caravan site on this old working station. Just 50 min from Griffith. Pet friendly, farm tours, native animals, campfires, bushwalking, private airstrip, pool and tennis court.

www.corynniastation.com.au | 02 6993 5807

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Farm Stay & Caravan Parks

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Ingleden Park Cottages Self-contained Bed and Breakfast Cottages and Farmstay, for the quiet alternative in accommodation, only 15 minutes from Griffith.

Experience a stay on a working property or just enjoy the peaceful surrounds of a cottage garden.

PHOTO OEH

T 0429636527 | M 0429042979 E farmstay@ingleden.com.au 225 Coghlan Road Griffith NSW 2680 www.ingleden.com.au

Griffith

Guests are welcome to look in on farming activities; cropping, sheep and lambs, working sheep dogs and farm pets.

A quiet 3-bedroom cottage 8km from Griffith.

M 0427 630 219 Farm 43 Cox Road Hanwood NSW 2680 www.cataniafruitsaladfarm.com.au

Hanwood

Catania Farm Cottage

Griffith Caravan Village A spacious peaceful park offering 60 powered sites, self-contained ensuite, cabins & 2 bedroom units, camping area, pool, grassed recreation area, bbq, laundry, old wares museum & sewing machine display. Close to clubs, shops and nurseries.

Coaches, car & caravan clubs catered for. Sorry no pets.

The Griffith Tourist Caravan Park is a small, friendly and quiet park, close to all amenities-shopping centre, movies, bowling and clubs.

Accommodation to suit all budgets ranging from bunkhousestyle accommodation to self-contained units and deluxe 2 bedroom cabins.

All Caravan & Motorhome Repairs, Modifications, Fit-Outs and Insurance Work.

We service on site, so give us a call today!!

M 0421 790 773

T 02 6964 2144 | E gtcpark@bigpond.net.au E reservations@griffithtouristcaravanpark.com.au 919 Willandra Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.griffithtouristcaravanpark.com

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Griffith

Best RV Repairs

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere close to town and have your van repairs and maintenance carried out at Jayco Griffith just across the road from the park.

Griffith

Griffith

T 02 6962 3785 | E askmeatgcv@hotmail.com Cnr Mackay Avenue & Gardiner Road Griffith NSW www.griffithcaravanvillage.com.au

Griffith Tourist Caravan Park

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Motels

We offer large, well-appointed rooms that will make your stay with us comfortable. Owner-operated, offering friendly service.

T 02 6962 1180 | F 02 6962 7504 | E admin@coroclub.com.au 20 – 26 Harward Road Griffith NSW 2680 www.booking.com.au or www.accommodationnsw.com.au

T 02 6964 1233 155 Yambil Street Griffith NSW 2680 www.yambilinn.com.au

Griffith

• Full Club Facilities & Bistro • 10 Room Motel in Quiet Area • Spacious rooms with Kitchenette • Sporting Clubs Welcome • Cleanest rooms in town • Refreshed Daily • Competitive Rates

Citrus Motel

Acacia Motel is located on the cusp of Griffith’s business, shopping and cafe district. We offer comfortable, clean rooms, free WI FI, meal charge backs and same-day laundry service.

The Citrus Motel is ideally located close to clubs, takeaway food outlets, cinema and ten pin bowling. The motel is proud of its exceptionally clean rooms and facilities including a pool, BBQ, parking, microwave, tea & coffee, toaster, fridge & hair dryer.

T 02 6962 4422 | E enquiries@acaciamotel.com.au 44 Jondaryan Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.acaciamotel.com.au

Griffith

Acacia Motel NSW

T 02 6962 6233 | E admin@citrusmotel.com.au 71 – 73 Jondaryan Avenue Griffith NSW 2680

Griffith

Coro Club & Motel

Griffith

Offering value for money in a quiet location within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and clubs.

The Grand Motel

The Exies Bagtown Motel & Function Centre boasts a wide range of features for the comfort and pleasure of our guests including; quality air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, fridge and mini bar, outdoor pool & BBQ facilities, tennis court, FREE ground level parking, FREE Foxtel, FREE WiFi, close to sporting facilities and CBD, guest laundry facilities PLUS the Bagtown Bar+Grill restaurant.

T 02 6962 7166 E bagtown@exies.com.au 2-4 Blumer Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.exiesbagtown.com.au

BAGTOWN

MOTEL & FUNCTION CENTRE

Griffith

Ample bus parking available for large tour/bus groups and sporting groups.

T 02 6969 4400 E reservations@grandmotelgriffith.com.au 454 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.grandmotelgriffith.com.au

Griffith

The Grand Motel is one of Griffith’s leading 4-star motels and is home to 42 modern rooms, fitted with amazingly comfortable new pillow-top beds. The rooms range from Queen Rooms to Deluxe Two-Room Suites with large balconies. Some rooms are also wheelchair friendly. On top of our fantastic main street location, guests can enjoy free access to the motel’s spa-pool, sauna, gym, and guest laundry.

Secure undercover parking is also available free of charge with lift access to reception, parking, and accommodation levels. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities, Foxtel channels, a hairdryer, reverse cycle air-conditioning, and unlimited free broadband access.

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Motels

Mobility impaired rooms available at: • A-Line Motel • Exies Bagtown Motel (see page 46) • Banna Suites (see page 43) • Centrepoint Apartments (see page 43) • Citrus Motel (see page 46) • Coro Club Motel (see page 46) • Econo Lodge Griffith Motor Inn (see page 47) • Kidman Wayside Inn Motel (see page 47) • The Grand Motel (see page 46) • Griffith Tourist Caravan Park (see page 45) • Yambil Inn Motel (see page 46) • Yenda Hotel (see page 48)

Econo Lodge Griffith Motor Inn & Kolours Restaurant The Econo Lodge Griffith Motor Inn is located in the heart of Griffith within a short walk from the main shopping and business centre. The attractive surrounds make it a favourite for corporate and leisure travellers seeking a quiet, relaxing base.

Kolours Restaurant offers modern Australian cuisine in a contemporary setting, overlooking colourful gardens. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of our fully licensed à la carte restaurant as you dine on mouth-watering food, complemented by our extensive range of wines.

Kidman Wayside Inn Motel 80 Luxury Units, 2 Self Contained, Interconnecting family rooms. Disabled, Spa and Honeymoon suites available. Pool & individual car parking. Wireless broadband and complimentary Austar. Fully licensed Restaurant & function centre.

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T 02 6962 1800 | E info@griffithmotorinn.com.au 96 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.griffithmotorinn.com.au

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Griffith

T 02 6964 5666 E kidman@iinet.net.au 58-72 Jondaryan Avenue Griffith NSW 2680

For those seeking conference facilities, we have a meeting room available which accommodates up to 40.

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Hotels & Backpackers The Globe Backpackers Griffith T 0412 827 135 | E globe2680@hotmail.com 26 Wayeela Street Griffith NSW 2680 www.theglobebackpackersgriffith.com.au

Griffith

Award Winning Working Hostel

Shearer’s Quarters Backpackers

Hotel Victoria

T 0429 300 126 E dana@shearersquarters.com.au 1 Remembrance Drive Griffith NSW 2680 www.shearersquarters.com.au

Griffith

Backpacker accommodation & seasonal work.

The multi award Winner of Excellence Victoria Hotel with its majestic 1920s aura featuring original iron pressed ceilings is located in the CBD close to the Post Office, banks, restaurants, cafes and Griffith’s famous specialty shops.

The Hotel Victoria has something for everyone including great food 7 days a week in the new alfresco dining area or in the dining room, a relaxing coffee lounge and fantastic live entertainment in a friendly, happy and safe environment.

Hotel accommodation offers include special business and rep rates and weekend packages.

Motel and pub rooms available, Beer Garden , Chinese Restaurant, Winery tours for small groups of up to 22 people.

Courtesy bus available.

Coach groups are welcome with packages that include bed & breakfast and also dinner.

T 02 6968 1014 | E yendahotel@bigpond.com Yenda Place Yenda NSW 2681

Yenda

Yenda Hotel is a family run, Heritage listed, friendly hotel in the heart of the winemaking region.

P 02 6962 1299 | E victoriahotel1@bigpond.com 384 Banna Avenue Griffith NSW 2680 www.hotelvictoria.com.au

Griffith

Visitors are well catered for with 24 ensuite rooms which are beautifully styled in fresh tone with crisp white linen and modern facilities. The tariff includes complimentary country style cooked breakfast with all rooms having internet access.

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Parties & Events

Interesting fact

Parties and Events…

Griffith has you Covered

Griffith hosted 1000 people at the CWA State conference in 2014!

Weddings, business conferences, awards nights, reunions and parties, Griffith has the right people and places to make your event amazing.

Party hire, vineyards and wine, caterers, restaurants and venues, florists, photographers and videographers, celebrants and accommodation… it’s all here. Plus the Griffith Tourism Team will gladly work with you to arrange partner’s programs and itineraries to farms, walks and wineries, cooking workshops, galleries and gardens to ensure everyone has a great Griffith experience.

“The staff were always willing, helpful and professional and there has been many accolades saying this was a hugely successful conference. We appreciate the part Griffith Visitor Information Centre played” CWA 2014 state conference committee

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Caterers for any occasion • Succulent roasts • Italian Cuisine • Finger Food • Special Smorgasbord Packages • Mobile service for indoor or outdoor receptions • Operate up to 200kms from Griffith • View our menus online M 0432 379 170 | E montyscatering@bigpond.com www.montysmobilecatering.com.au

Griffith

Griffith is centrally located and easily accessible by road and air with regular flights to Sydney and Melbourne.

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Explore the Riverina

The Murrumbidgee River Explore the Riverina Make Griffith your base and head out of town to explore the agricultural richness, diversity and history of the Riverina. Follow the Murrumbidgee River upstream from Darlington Point, book a safari tour at Altina Wildlife Park or learn about the cotton industry at Southern Cotton, Whitton, a $25 million state-of-the-art ginning facility.

Leeton is a good spot for lunch; grab some take away and relax in the beautiful park in the town centre or eat in at one of the many cafes. Then explore art deco Leeton, of which there are 21 buildings listed with the Art Deco Society of NSW. The Roxy Theatre and the water towers some of the town’s finest examples.

Call into the Visitor Information Centre, an attraction in its own right, and partake in the daily Tastes of Leeton event, find information and maps for local attractions, and admire the historic photos and art gallery. A visit to Fivebough & Tuckerbil Wetlands, a birdwatcher’s paradise is highly recommended with abundant migratory and resident birdlife and extensive walking tracks, with bird hides and picnic areas.

The Murrumbidgee River, located 33km south of Griffith, is readily accessible at various locations and offers great paddling, picnicking and swimming holes. It is a naturally beautiful river with many undisturbed pockets and is home to a variety of flora and fauna.

Angling is a popular pastime either shore based or from boats. The target catch is the native Murray Cod, the largest of the inland species, followed by Golden Perch (Yellow Belly).

Darlington Point Town Beach and Tonganmain Reserve are great places to explore. Pick up a free copy of the Murrumbidgee River Map from the Visitor Information Centre.

Narrandera, 30km from Leeton, is one of the oldest towns in the region having celebrated 150 years in 2013. The wide tree-lined streets and elegant historic buildings create a charming streetscape.

Temora is located 150km due east of Griffith on the Burley Griffin Way. The Temora Aviation Museum is home to a World Class flying collection of Australian ex-military aircraft. The museum holds regular weekends attracting plane buffs and families from far and wide.

To Hillston

Griffith

Darlington Point

30 min

45 min 60 min

105 min Temora

Whitton Murrumbidg ee River

Leeton

Narrandera

Coleambally

To Wagga Wagga

To find out what’s on across the Riverina, download the AppVenture.

To Tocumwal, Cobram

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Explore the Riverina

Tastes of Leeton

Interesting Fact!

Learn, taste and enjoy!

Product Tasting & Demonstration Try locally grown products and learn how they are produced and packaged for sale all around the world.

Visit the Leeton Visitors Information Centre daily at 11.30am or by appointment for tastings. Tastings by donation.

Leeton

Leeton Visitors Information Centre T 02 6953 6481 10 Yanco Avenue Leeton www.leetontourism.com.au

Gin Tours Southern Cotton offers tours throughout the year to help visitors learn about the ginning process, as well as the local industry.

Ginning season (Apr-Oct) 3pm Mon – Fri, or by appointment. Maintenance season (Nov-Mar) by appointment only.

Cost: A gold coin donation, per person, with proceeds going to charity T 02 6955 2755 881 Darlington Point Road – Whitton Road Whitton NSW 2705 southerncotton.com.au

Whitton

The Riverina grows eno ugh cotton to produce 93 mi llion pairs of jeans every yea r.

PHOTO Gavin Conroy

Temora Aviation Museum

• Koala Spotting

See flying from a new angle at an Aircraft Showcase

• Narrandera Bike and Hike

Get closer to the action as you witness a themed selection of Australia’s ex-military flying history come alive. Our Aircraft Showcase delivers a full day of entertainment for all generations, including: Flying displays demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities, informative commentary and music, interviews with pilots and veterans, children’s activities and playground, engineering workshop tour, pilot meet and greet.

• Antique & Boutique Shopping • Tiger Moth • Glendale Citrus and Hazelnut Orchard Tour • My Dolls Collection Narrandera Visitor Information Centre T 02 6959 5545 E tourist.centre@narrandera.nsw.gov.au Cadell Street (Newell Highway) Narrandera NSW 2700 www.narrandera.com.au

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Narrandera

• Sandhills Artefacts

Enjoy our barista coffee, freshly cooked food and hot and cold refreshments or bring your own picnic to enjoy.

T (0) 2 6977 1088 | E info@aviationmuseum.com.au 1 Tom Moon Ave Temora NSW 2666 www.aviationmuseum.com.au

Temora

Visit Picturesque Narrandera

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Griffith City Map & Directory

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Griffith City Map & Directory

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Griffith City Map & Directory

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JONDARYAN AVE F2 KALINDA RD D5 KATRINA PL L2 KELLY AVE E4 KENNEDY ST C3 KERARBURY CT D1 KIDMAN WAY B2 KINDERGARTEN LN F3 KNIGHT ST D4 KNOX PL I4 KONOA ST E3 KOOBA ST F3 KOOKORA ST D2 KOORINGAL AVE E2 KOOYOO ST F2 KURRAJONG AVE J1 KUTTAMULLA AVE D2 KYWONG ST D3 LANE PL L2 LANGLEY CR H3 LASSCOCK RD H2 LAVENDER CT J2 LAWFORD CR I4 LAWSON CR D3 LEDGERWOOD ST I3 LEE LN K1 LENEHAN RD H2 LITTLE RD C1 LLOYD PREST DR G5 LOVE PL J5 LOWING PL H3 MACARTHUR ST F3 MACEDONE RD K3 MACKAY AVE I2 MADDEN DR K4 MAEGRAITH PL A5 MAGGS ST H3 MALLINSON RD B5 MALLINSON ST F3 MANDALAY DR D1 MANERA ST K5 MANNELL PL D4 MANSELL RD B1 MARCUS ST I3 MARDON PL C4 MATTHEW CL C4 MCCORMACK RD L2 MCCUDDEN ST I3 MCINNES ST H3 MCKENZIE PL H3 MCKERN PL C1 MCMAHON ST J5 MCNABB CR H3 MEAKIN ST J5 MELISSA PL J4 MELVILLE CR I1 MERRIGAL ST D2 MERROWIE ST C2 MESSNER ST E4 MIDDLETON AVE C1 MILLS PL I4 MITCHELL LN B4 MONTROSE DR D1 MOORE PL C3 MORLEY RD L1

MOSES ST C2 MOURA ST K2 MUIR PL I4 MURPHY CR H3 MURRUMBIDGEE AVE D1 MUSOLINO PL L2 NELSON DR C4 NEVILLE PL D2 NEWMAN RD K2 NICHOLLS ST J5 NOOREBAR AVE F3 NOORILLA ST E3 NOORLA LN D3 NOORLA ST C3 NORTH GROVE DR C4 NYORA ST E3 OAKES RD H1 OLD AERODROME RD E5 OLD WILLBRIGGIE RD H1 OLYMPIC LN E2 OLYMPIC ST E2 ORTELLA ST E4 O’SULLIVAN ST I4 OVERS RD G1 OWEN DR K1 OXLEY ST I2 PALLA ST E3 PARK ST G3 PARKINSON CR C3 PARKWOOD CT D1 PASTEGA PL C2 PAULING ST K5 PAVESE RD L1 PHILLIP PL C3 PILLONI RD J1 POLKINGHORNE ST K5 POOLE ST I3 PORTER PL C3 POTTER PL H1 POUND RD A2 POWYS PL J5 PROBERT AVE G3 PROBERT LN G3 RAILWAY ST F2 RANKINS SPRINGS RD K3 READING PL J5 REMEMBRANCE DRWY G5 RESTAGNO DR A5 RHODA PL L2 RIDDLE CT I3 RIDDLE LN I2 RITCHIE CL F2 RIVERDALE PDE D1 ROBERTSON ST J5 ROBRICK CL C4 ROSE RD C3 ROSEWOOD DR C1 ROSS CR H3 ROSSETTO RD L5 ROVERE PL I3 ROWLEY ST J5 RUSSELL ST J4 SALVANZA CR D4 SALVESTRO RD L4 SAMS PL C1

SANDERS ST J3 SCENIC DR I4 SCOTT RD D5 SHAW RD H2 SHIRAZ DR G1 SIDLOW RD E1 SIMONA CL C3 SLOPES RD B4 SNAIDERO RD A1 SNAITH PL C1 SPEIRS ST H3 SPENCE RD B2 STAFFORD RD E1 SUMMERS ST J4 TAYLOR RD E1 THE CIRCLE E3 THEEUFF PL C4 THOMAS PL C1 THOMSON ST D4 THORBY CR E4 TRANTER PL F2 TUBBO CR D1 TUCKER ST K4 TURNELL ST I3 TURNER ST H3 TWIGG ST H2 ULONG LN E2 ULONG ST E2 VERRI ST J4 VIOLI DR B5 WADE ST G3 WAKADEN LN G2 WAKADEN ST F2 WALLA AVE C2 WALLA LN D2 WALTER BULL CR F3 WARRAMBOOL ST F3 WATKINS AVE F1 WATSON RD C1 WAUGH ST J5 WAYEELA ST E2 WEBSTER ST J3 WELLS ST H3 WHITTON ST F3 WHYBROW ST J2 WILLANDRA AVE F1 WILLMOUTH ST D1 WOOD RD D4 WOOD ROAD LNWY D4 WORFOLK PL J5 WYANGAN AVE D3 WYVERN CR D1 YAMBIL LN E2 YAMBIL ST F2 YARRABEE ST D2 YOOLOOMA ST F3 YOULL ST E4 ZAPPACOSTA CR J2 ZILIOTTO ST J5 ZIRILLI AVE C2

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Travelling with Pets

Interesting Fact!

Australia has one of the highest incidence of pet ownership in the world. 63% of the 7.5 million households in Australia own pets.

Travelling with Pets The following are pet friendly venues: • Pebbles Bed and Breakfast (see page 42) • Griffith Tourist Caravan Park - Pets welcome with touring vans, at Manager’s discretion (see page 45) • Corynnia Station (see page 44) • The Roastery Café on Banna Avenue, has a courtyard which welcomes people with dogs • Griffith Pet Resort welcomes local and visiting four-legged friends

GRIFFITH TOURISM | T 1800 681 141

Griffith Pet Resort Griffith Pet Resort, offering Resort style accommodation for your pets.

Specialising in Dog & Cat boarding and Doggy Daycare.

We offer a range of kennel & cattery sizes all heated and air conditioned for the ultimate in pet comfort.

We understand your pets are loved family members and we pride ourselves on delivering them a holiday filled with fun, exercise and plenty of love and attention.

T 0413 932 179 665 Murray Road Yoogali NSW 2680 www.griffithpetresort.com.au

Griffith

Griffith welcomes visitors travelling with their furry family.

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“I personally invite you to visit Griffith during 2016 and partake in the Centenary Celebrations for the City of Griffith. Our Centenary is a time to come together as a community, share in our history and celebrate how far we have come from an arid desert to a vibrant and thriving regional hub. If you are a past resident of Griffith, have fond memories visiting friends and family or love history and celebrations then come and visit us during August for our 100 year birthday weekend�.

Mayor John Dal Broi

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www.griffith2016.com.au

Banna Avenue, Griffith 1934.

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