If you are new to Griffith, be sure to pop into the library – the team run many programs across all ages – from Storytime to movie screenings, workshops to free Wi-Fi and everything in between. Griffith City Library is a fabulous, lively community hub. You’ll find great books, magazines, movies, computers and free Wi-Fi. […]
Looking for a tranquil setting for a picnic? Take a short ten-minute drive northwest of Griffith to Lake Wyangan Picnic Area. Sitting on the shores of Lake Wyangan – a 309-hectare former gypsum mine and natural swamp area – here you will find sheltered picnic areas, barbecue facilities, toilet facilities and large areas of grassed […]
Soak up the stunning Griffith weather and take a stroll along the picturesque main canal – the life blood of the city. The main canal feeds from the Murrumbidgee River diverting 6,600 megalitres per day to the surrounding farms. Walter Burley Griffin, in his plans for Griffith, envisaged parkland along the main irrigation canal and […]
Treat your pet and take them along to the off-leash dog park located at the western end of the Burley Griffin Community Gardens in Griffith. The off-leash dog park is fully fenced, meaning playful pooches can run with the pack without risk of running into trouble such as traffic or playgrounds. The park is a […]
The Murrumbidgee River and surrounding natural bushland at Narrandera are ideal for swimming and picnicking, with three natural beaches and facilities for fishing and boating. The Murrumbidgee River runs through Narrandera and is home to endangered species Murray Cray, Trout Cod and Murray Cod. The river is bound by a red gum corridor characteristic of […]
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 […]
Just a short drive from Griffith, Jacks Creek picnic area is a peaceful woodland picnic spot with striking scenery, and is a great place to head to on a day trip. Jacks Creek cuts a gorge through the mountain range, exposing amazing rock faces and formations. Be sure to bring your camera, as the photography […]
Jacks Creek walking track gives your bushwalking a twist with the intriguing, varied habitats of Cocoparra National Park. Setting out from Jacks Creek picnic area, you’ll explore a vast gorge, walking through sheltered gullies and along exposed ridges. Three lookouts give scenic views of the gorge and surrounding landscape. After rain, the gorge is alive […]
A popular spot for families and day visitors alike, Store Creek picnic area in Cocoparra National Park offers a barbecue and plenty of places to relax in open woodland. When the heavy rains fall over Cocoparra, Store Creek fills up in a scenic rush of fresh water. But Store Creek picnic area is beautiful even […]
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