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Griffith Boat Club

Lakes Road, Lake Wyangan ACT 2680
The Griffith Boat Club is a member run club on the grassy shores of Lake Wyangan. The club boasts its own club house, boat ramp, barbecue facilities, and lush green lawns. Easter time is time for the Jet Boats racing, in the sprint track and throughout the year, powerboats and formula powerboats race. Camping facilities are available, with toilets and showers. It's the perfect place for a day, weekend, or week of skiing or fishing.
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Lake Wyangan

Lakes Road, Griffith NSW 2680
A ten minute drive north-west of Griffith will lead you to Lake Wyangan. Lake Wyangan offers a delightful setting for a relaxing break. Take advantage of the sheltered picnic areas or barbecue facilities that are found throughout. There is ample space for a game of cricket or footy, along with the wildlife enclosures and a playground for children to enjoy. All manner of water sports are available, bring a boat and fish, ski, or simply enjoy a sail. A site is available for the CMCA motor home traveller, as well as those travelling with caravans and camping in tents!
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Codemo Smallgoods

1 Mitchell Lane, Griffith NSW 2680
Codemo Smallgoods have a history of smallgoods manufacturing dating back to the 1950s and pride themselves on providing quality not quantity! Their specialties are salami, bacon, sausages, prosciutto and ham which are manufactured on site and distributed throughout the region to wholesalers and retailers, as well as being sold at their retail outlet. A visit to the shop will give you the opportunity to taste the different styles of Southern and Northern Italian salami which ranges from extra hot to mild, as well as black olives, chillies and cacciatore.
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Griffith Regional Theatre Soft Sculptured Curtain

1 Neville Place, Griffith NSW 2680
A real work of art, the 5 x 12 metre soft sculptured theatre curtain was hand sown by over 300 locals and took over 12 months to make. On selected dates - (please check with Griffith Regional Theatre or Griffith Visitors Information Centre regarding availability) you can go and view the curtain first hand whilst an audio presentation on the history is running. While you are at the Griffith Regional Theatre don't forget to check out the Mosaic Lifecycle Community Cultural Project which is on display at the Theatre entrance.
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City Park

21 Kookora Street, Griffith NSW 2680
City Park should be close to the top of the must do list in Griffith. The park has been listed in the top 10 playgrounds in NSW with the tallest climbing frame in the Southern Hemisphere, a splash pad area and a flying fox. Surrounding the park is a variety of outdoor exercise equipment which is free for all to use. The precinct also offers a beautiful barbecue area and lush garden surrounds.
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Griffith Pioneer Park Museum

Remembrance Drive, Griffith NSW 2680
Set in 11 hectares of natural bushland, the Pioneer Park Museum features 40 historic buildings and hundreds of historical items from the early pioneering days in the area. The museum highlights the influence Italians had on the area. You will find original buildings, machinery, vehicles, antiques and even Churches amongst the collections. The recently added Wine Building aims to educate visitors on their proud winemaking history and offers a glimpse into the rich history of wine grape growing in Griffith. The Italian Museum houses an incredible collection of artefacts from the earliest Italian settlers, from machinery to kitchenware and beautiful handmade garments. The Park is also now the permanent home of the Knitted Garden, a wonderful display of lifelike knitted and crochet delights! When you visit Pioneer Park, you are taken back through time and will discover the true history of this vibrant city. Barbecue and picnic facilities are available.
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Griffith Italian Museum

Remembrance Drive, Griffith NSW 2680
Griffith's Italian heritage is immortalised in the Griffith Italian Museum, which is located within the Pioneer Park Museum grounds. A variety of artefacts from pioneering Italian families is on display. The Museum is also used as a venue for courses such as needlework and Italian language classes and serves as a function centre.
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Bertoldo's Pasticceria

324 Banna Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680
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. Bertoldo's also make great coffee and have a sandwich bar. Visitors to Griffith should mark Bertoldo's on the must do list while visiting the city for a very memorable food experience.
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Melange Wines

Harwood Road, Griffith NSW 2680
Melange Wines is named after brothers "Mel" and "Ang". Angelo's focus is making his late Father Gaetano D'Aquino's dream of a family winery a reality by creating small quantities of traditional, lovingly crafted and consistent quality award winning wines. Melange Wines offers a unique tasting experience in the wineries cellar door, located within the winery itself. It is here you can enjoy the fruits of their hard work and see how they endeavour to make their premium wines. As part of the Riverina region, the family vineyard produces Chardonnay, Semillon, Trebbiano, Muscat of Alexandria, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Durif. Climate, soil, low yields, positioning, and patient, traditional winemaking help to create consistent quality award winning wines.
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Griffith Regional Art Gallery

167 - 185 Banna Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680
The Griffith Regional Art Gallery is part of the refurbished, Griffith Soldiers Memorial Hall Complex, which was built in the 1930s in the art deco style to the design of a local architect Mr AB Long. One of Australia's leading regional cultural institutions, holding significant collections of Australian art. The gallery also presents around twelve exhibitions annually ranging from touring exhibitions, acquisitions and works by our very own local artists. The major collection is Australian Contemporary Jewellery from 1960; also the Griffith Collection featuring regional artists and artists who have exhibited in the gallery.
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Baratto Wines

Vineyard 674 Murrumbidgee Avenue, Hanwood NSW 2680
Baratto Wines produce traditional varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon and Trebbiano or, if you prefer something unique, try their Fragolina or Botrytis Port. Their wines are seasonal, meaning each vintage is unique due to weather and conditions of that year. After harvest, Peter assesses each wine. Based on its merits he then decides on the blends and varietals. For this reason stock may be limited and the product list is always changing. Keeping in mind his European heritage, where family and friends gather together for a glass or two of wine with lunch and dinner, Peter specialises in quality wine packaged in 15 litre casks with an easy pour tap.
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Hermits Caves and Lookout

Scenic Drive, Griffith NSW 2680
Hermits Cave is situated to the left and down a path below the former Sir Dudley de Chair's Lookout - now named the Hermits Cave Lookout. The cave was once the home of Valerio Riccetti, a miner from Broken Hill. After being jilted, he left Broken Hill and lived the life of a hermit in his cave on Scenic Hill. During World War II, he was interned and after his release he returned to the cave. He became very ill and sought refuge from one of the local doctors. In return for treatment he tended the doctor's garden. The hermit again became very ill and the citizens of Griffith collected money and sent him back to his home country in Italy where three months later he died. Call into the Griffith Visitors Information Centre for a copy of the Hermit's story and Heritage Trail brochure.
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Riverina Grove

4 Whybrow Street, Griffith NSW 2680
Experience gourmet produce from the Riverina at Riverina Grove. Taste Louis Marangon's special recipes for pasta sauce, giardiniera, tapenade, olives, garlic mixes, tomato relish, plums in port, barbecue and chilli sauces, pickled onions, pesto, marmalade, conserves and other Riverina products including salami and olive oils. Fresh coffee is also available. Looking for a gift for a foodie? Take a look at their range of gourmet produce hampers. Bookings for coach groups are taken for tastings at AUD2.70 per person
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De Bortoli Wines Bilbul

De Bortoli Road, Bilbul NSW 2680
The De Bortoli Bilbul winery in the Riverina is famous for the iconic dessert wine Noble One but also produces world class fortified, premium varietal and sparkling wines. Great strides have been made with varietal wines in recent years and they deliver outstanding quality and value. Fruit is sourced from their own 300 hectares of vineyards and those of selected growers. The region enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with winter dominant rainfall. The sandy loam soils vary in colour and structure from red sandy earths to brown clay loams. Bilbul plays a leading role in sustainability with a detailed action plan in place addressing water recycling, waste control, greenhouse gas emissions and other key environmental issues. The cellar door is open seven days a week, Visit the De Bortoli website for further details.

Lake Wyangan

Lakes Road, Griffith NSW 2680
A ten minute drive north-west of Griffith will lead you to Lake Wyangan. Lake Wyangan offers a delightful setting for a relaxing break. Take advantage of the sheltered picnic areas or barbecue facilities that are found throughout. There is ample space for a game of cricket or footy, along with the wildlife enclosures and a playground for children to enjoy. All manner of water sports are available, bring a boat and fish, ski, or simply enjoy a sail. A site is available for the CMCA motor home traveller, as well as those travelling with caravans and camping in tents! ...

Melange Wines

Harward Road, Griffith NSW 2680
Melange Wines is named after brothers "Mel" and "Ang". Angelo's focus is making his late Father Gaetano D'Aquino's dream of a family winery a reality by creating small quantities of traditional, lovingly crafted and consistent quality award winning wines. Melange Wines offers a unique tasting experience in the wineries cellar door, located within the winery itself. It is here you can enjoy the fruits of their hard work and see how they endeavour to make their premium wines. As part of the Riverina region, the family vineyard produces Chardonnay, Semillon, Trebbiano, Muscat of Alexandria, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Durif. Climate, soil, low yields, positioning, and patient, traditional winemaking help to create consistent quality award winning wines. ...

Baratto Wines

Murrumbidgee Avenue, Hanwood NSW 2680
Baratto Wines produce traditional varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon and Trebbiano or, if you prefer something unique, try their Fragolina or Botrytis Port. Their wines are seasonal, meaning each vintage is unique due to weather and conditions of that year. After harvest, Peter assesses each wine. Based on its merits he then decides on the blends and varietals. For this reason stock may be limited and the product list is always changing. Keeping in mind his European heritage, where family and friends gather together for a glass or two of wine with lunch and dinner, Peter specialises in quality wine packaged in 15 litre casks with an easy pour tap. Baratto Cellar door also has a changing display of gifts and local art works for sale....

Taste Riverina Food Festival

Banna Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Taste Riverina is a collaboration of the region's food producers and other industry champions who inspire people in the Riverina and beyond to eat better food by providing opportunities to celebrate, experience, understand and become advocates for locally produced food. The Riverina is known for its diverse range of produce, from rice, to citrus, lamb, beef, wheat, canola oil, olive oil, grapes, potatoes and pistachios, so ensure you experience the wide variety on offer throughout October. The month's calendar will include events all over the region including agricultural tours, cooking classes, food treks, dinners, cafe specials, recipe competitions, local festivals, degustation menus, picnics, and live music. For a full list of events around the region go to the Taste Riverina Food Festival web site....

McWilliams Wines Hanwood Estate

Jack McWilliam Road, Hanwood NSW 2680
Set in the midst of the unique Australian landscape is the McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Winery. Established in 1917, the winery stands today as a pillar of winemaking excellence dedicated to creating the very best wines. Designed by a member of the McWilliam Clan, Glen McWilliam, the Hanwood Barrel was completed in 1973 and built to the scale of a wine barrel, complete with staves and hoops. The barrel head has a striking mural painted on the glass and outside the door is a bronze statue of JJ McWilliam, a tribute from the company he founded over one hundred years ago. The friendly staff will ensure you will have a truly memorable wine tasting experience and guide you through a selection of their award-winning wines. The Hanwood Estate Cellar Door offers ample space for a nice picnic under the great Moreton Bay Fig tree and offers RV friendly parking....

International Temperate Rice Conference

Jondaryan Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680
Designed to showcase the latest in temperate rice research, technology and innovation, the International Temperate Rice Conference will be held in Griffith, in March, and will see hundreds of delegates from around Australia and the world travel to the region to attend. Centred on the theme ‘Tradition, Technology, Productivity – A Balancing Act’, the conference will feature a series of dynamic presentations from local and international speakers, covering topics including Rice Breeding, Agronomy, Biotic and Abiotic Stress, Crop Protection, Quality, Rice Processing, Precision Ag and Extension. Led by Keynote Speakers Dr Matthew Morrell, Dr Steve Linscombe, Professor Melissa Fitzgerald and Dr Russell Reinke, this international networking event will be an invaluable experience for anyone involved in the rice industry. For more information please visit the web site....

La Festa

To be confirmed, Griffith NSW 2680
La Festa is a community event, held on Easter Saturday in, Griffith. La Festa is a popular event on Griffith's calender, showcasing the city's rich cultural diversity, wine industry, local music and arts. In 2016 the event will taking a break and will return in 2017 bigger and better, celebrating everything the region and it's people have to offer. There will be activities for the kids and a wealth of musical performances. along with loads of other attractions. Festival patrons will be able to enjoy local foods, and local wine. For further event information visit the La Festa web site, or find them on Facebook and Twitter. ...

Riverina Grove

4 Whybrow Street, Yoogali NSW 2680
Experience gourmet produce from the Riverina at Riverina Grove. Taste Louis Marangon's special recipes for pasta sauce, giardiniera, tapenade, olives, garlic mixes, tomato relish, plums in port, barbecue and chilli sauces, pickled onions, pesto, marmalade, conserves and other Riverina products including salami and olive oils. Fresh coffee is also available. Looking for a gift for a foodie? Take a look at their range of gourmet produce hampers. Bookings for coach groups are taken for tastings for a small fee....

Griffith Australia Day Celebrations

Murrumbidgee Avenue, Griffith NSW 2680
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Griffith Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Celebrations Celebrate Australia Day by attending the annual Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Presentation. The children's colouring in competition winners will be announced and there will be morning tea and entertainment provided. The awards will be presented by the Australia Day Ambassador. Entertainment will be provided....
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Hanwood

38611 - Hanwood NSW 2680
Hanwood is a small rural town, five kilometres south of Griffith, surrounded by citrus and grape and mixed horticulture farms. Hanwood is known for its wineries with Baratto Wines and Mino and Co open for tastings. Catania Fruit Salad Farm is located in Hanwood and is open for tours. The town is serviced by a primary school, general store, post office restaurant and butcher....
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Hermit's Cave and Lookout

Scenic Drive, Griffith NSW 2680
Hermit's Cave is well worth a visit - perched high on the ridge of Scenic Hill, part of the McPherson Ranges, it offers a fabulous view across irrigated farmland to the Binya Hills and Cocoparra National Park in the distance. The cave was once the home of Valerio Ricetti, a miner from Broken Hill who lived the life of a hermit in his cave on Scenic Hill for many years. A keen gardener, Valerio transformed the rocky escarpment and created dry-stone-walls, paths and stone steps creating access to areas that he called, the Garden, the Chapel and the Main Cave. The walls of the Main Cave feature paintings of small daisies, created by Ricetti. The living areas and stone walls are marked on the storyboard and form part of a signed heritage trail/walk. Wear sturdy walking shoes as the paths are uneven. Call into the Griffith Visitor Information Centre for a copy of the Hermit's story and Heritage Trail brochure....
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Baratto Wines

Vineyard 674 Murrumbidgee Avenue, Hanwood NSW 2680
Baratto Wines produce traditional varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon and Trebbiano or, if you prefer something unique, try their Fragolina or Botrytis Port. Their wines are seasonal, meaning each vintage is unique due to weather and conditions of that year. After harvest, Peter assesses each wine. Based on its merits he then decides on the blends and varietals. For this reason stock may be limited and the product list is always changing. Keeping in mind his European heritage, where family and friends gather together for a glass or two of wine with lunch and dinner, Peter specialises in quality wine packaged in 15 litre casks with an easy pour tap. Baratto Cellar door also has a changing display of gifts and local art works for sale....
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Lake Wyangan

Lakes Road, Griffith NSW 2680
A ten minute drive north-west of Griffith will lead you to Lake Wyangan. Lake Wyangan offers a delightful setting for a picnic. Take advantage of the sheltered picnic areas or barbecue facilities that are found throughout the large grassed reserve. There is ample space for a game of cricket, to ride a bike or enjoy a stroll. Free boat ramp access and jetty available. Free camping is permitted. The lake was formed in 1957 using the remains of a gypsum mine and a natural swamp area. Further details contact the Griffith Visitor Information Centre....
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Griffith Italian Museum and Cultural Centre

40 Remembrance Drive, Griffith NSW 2680
Griffith's Italian heritage is immortalised in the Griffith Italian Museum, which is located within the Pioneer Park Museum grounds. The Museum captures the story of the Italian migrants who moved to Griffith in the early 1900s to make a new life in Griffith. The exhibition includes a lovely display of vintage clothes, needlework, household items, sewing and knitting machines plus vintage bicycles. The exhibition also captures the towns and regions of where Griffith's Italian community moved from. ...
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Griffith Centenary Sculptures

Kookora Street, Griffith NSW 2680
Griffith celebrated 100 years of progress in 2016. The Centenary Celebrations hinged around the 17 day International Sculpture Symposium, which was held during May. Seven of the world's best hard stone sculptors converged on Griffith to transform 20 tonnes of granite into beautiful pieces of public art. The granite sculptures, which reflect the theme 'Griffith's cultural diversity and the meaning of water' are located on Centenary Walk, in the IOOF Park in Kookora Street. The sculptures were launched in August during the Centenary of Griffith celebrations. Story and signboards provide details of the international sculptors and the generosity of the local business community and people of Griffith. Lit at the night - the Sculptures make great night viewing. ...
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City Park

Kookora Street, Griffith NSW 2680
City Park deserves to be on the must-do list in Griffith. City Park made the Weekend Telegraphs TOP 10 playgrounds in NSW with the tallest climbing frame in the Southern Hemisphere, a fabulous splash pad area (pack the kids togs) and a double flying fox. Plus other swings, a fenced toddler playground, lawn for running or relaxing with a book, free exercise equipment and lovely paved walking track around the park and along the canal to stretch the legs. City Park also has a number of free barbecue's, picnic tables and a water bottle refill station. ...
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Griffith Regional Theatre Soft Sculptured Curtain

1 Neville Place, Griffith NSW 2680
A real work of art, the five by twelve metre soft sculptured theatre curtain was hand sown by over 300 locals and took over 12 months to make. On selected dates - (please check with Griffith Regional Theatre or Griffith Visitors Information Centre regarding availability) you can go and view the curtain first hand whilst an audio presentation on the history is running. While you are at the Griffith Regional Theatre don't forget to check out the Mosaic Lifecycle Community Cultural Project which is on display at the Theatre entrance....