Grafton Area, New South Wales

GraftonOver 400 kilometres from source to sea, the Clarence River is a living link between the rugged highlands of the upper Clarence and the golden beaches that fringe the sparkling Pacific. Winding its way through deep ravines and broad plains, ancient forests, lush farmland, it links historic villages and 100 chartered islands.

Explore the Clarence River in your own style - from high adrenaline white-water canoeing to a tranquil river cruise. Potter about in a hire boat or cross the river by car or passenger ferry as several ferries still link the Clarence River’s islands and rural villages.

Grafton - one of Australia’s most beautiful provincial cities - is renowned for its Jacaranda trees, graceful old buildings and the Clarence River. During the famous Jacaranda Festival, Australia’s oldest floral festival, the city is carpeted with mauve blooms every October. As the commercial hub of the Clarence, Grafton has accommodation, shopping, award-winning restaurants and a vibrant artistic community.

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River of challenge

River of challenge

The Clarence River flows the full length of this region taking in Grafton, the jacaranda city. It meets the Pacific Ocean at the popular coastal resorts of Yamba and Iluka. Wild rivers like the Nymboida feed into the Clarence, offering challenges for canoeists, rafters and adventurers.


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