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The Great Outdoors

Surrounded by lovely lakes, wildflower-filled national parks, farm and heritage trails, rivers and more.

Griffith offers abundant areas to explore in the great outdoors. Get back to nature with a walk in the Cocoparra National Park; visit after the 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. For something a little shorter explore the Hermit’s Cave trails while walking the steps of the elusive Valeri Ricetti, or take in the expansive views at Scenic Lookout. Lake Wyangan is a great open vast space just 12 kilometres from the city centre with BBQ facilities and for the twitcher a variety of bird species can be found here.

If you are into sports Griffith has so much to offer including golf, swimming, Saturday morning Parkrun and the weekly “hill run” with the Feral Joggers or if you’ve brought your skateboard check out the state-of-the-art skate park in town. If cycling is your thing, pop into the Visitor Information Centre to pick up a map.

A walk around the city centre is also a great way to experience Griffith where you can view the Banna Lane Murals, Centenary Sculptures, Lions Club Photo Wall in Memorial Park and the various memorial statues along the main street or just simply to get a feel for our city.

  • Griffith Italian Museum and Cultural Centre

    Griffith Italian Museum and Cultural Centre

    The Griffith Italian Museum, nestled within the Pioneer Park Museum grounds, celebrates Griffith’s rich Italian legacy. The museum chronicles the…

  • Griffith Pioneer Park Museum

    Griffith Pioneer Park Museum

    The Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, which opened in April 1971, is a cherished community cultural centre and a significant repository…

  • Altina Wildlife Park

    Altina Wildlife Park

    This outstanding Wildlife Park has unique personalised Zoo-fari tours like no other. You will meet many Rare Exotic as well…

  • Burley Griffin Community Gardens

    Burley Griffin Community Gardens

    During your visit to Griffith, pack a picnic and take a stroll through the Burley Griffin Community Gardens. Located near…

  • Hermit’s Cave and Scenic Lookout

    Hermit’s Cave and Scenic Lookout

    Hermit’s Cave is well worth a visit – perched high on the ridge of Scenic Hill, part of the McPherson…

  • Griffith Centenary Sculptures

    Griffith Centenary Sculptures

    Griffith celebrated 100 years of progress in 2016. The Centenary Celebrations hinged around the 17-day International Sculpture Symposium, which was…

  • City Park

    City Park

    City Park deserves to be on the must-do list in Griffith. City Park made the Weekend Telegraph’s TOP 10 playgrounds…

  • Lake Wyangan

    Lake Wyangan

    Looking for a tranquil setting for a picnic? Take a short ten-minute drive northwest of Griffith to Lake Wyangan Picnic…

  • The Main Canal

    The Main Canal

    Soak up the stunning Griffith weather and take a stroll along the picturesque main canal – the life blood of…

  • Off Leash Dog Park – Burley Griffin Community Gardens

    Off Leash Dog Park – Burley Griffin Community Gardens

    Treat your pet and take them along to the off-leash dog park located at the western end of the Burley…

  • Murrumbidgee River

    Murrumbidgee River

    The Murrumbidgee River and surrounding natural bushland at Narrandera are ideal for swimming and picnicking, with three natural beaches and…

  • Cocoparra National Park

    Once inside Cocoparra National Park, the huge sky of the outback is painted with the distinctive Cocoparra Range. This dramatic…

  • Jacks Creek walking track

    Jacks Creek walking track

    Jacks Creek walking track gives your bushwalking a twist with the intriguing, varied habitats of Cocoparra National Park. Setting out…

  • Jacks Creek picnic area

    Jacks Creek picnic area

    Just a short drive from Griffith, Jacks Creek picnic area is a peaceful woodland picnic spot with striking scenery, and…

  • Store Creek Picnic Area

    Store Creek Picnic Area

    A popular spot for families and day visitors alike, Store Creek picnic area in Cocoparra National Park offers a barbecue…

  • Campbell’s Wetland

    Campbell’s Wetland

    A haven for twitchers, Campbell’s Wetlands is approximately 6kms north of Griffith CBD and attracts an abundance of birdlife, including…

  • Falcon Falls walking track

    Falcon Falls walking track

    Take Falcon Falls walking track for bushwalking past waterfalls and for spectacular woodland birdwatching, including magnificent peregrine falcons during nesting…

  • Banna Lane Festival

    Banna Lane Murals

    Love street art? Why not take a self-guided tour to view the large-scale murals and painted padmount transfers down Banna…