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Halfway Creek is a
district on the south eastern fringe of the Clarence Valley. It is
about 35 km south of Grafton and 25 km north of Woolgoolga.
A spur of the Great
Dividing Range juts towards the coast here, providing diverse
topography on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway with some
notable high points. Brown’s Knob at 329 metres is a major feature
in this coastal range.
Glenugie Peak (Mt.
Elaine) can be clearly seen from most points in the district. It is
on the eastern fringe of the plain between Halfway Creek and
Grafton. It is an extinct volcano and basalt from these slopes was
used in the construction of the railbed of the main north rail line
to Brisbane some 80-85 years ago. The embankment that carried the
tramway to move the crushed basalt to the rail construction site can
still be seen.
Looking for
accommodation? Halfway Creek has an excellent
farmstay / bed &
breakfast nestled into the beautiful forests of the area.
The southern section
of the Yuraygir National Park can be
easily accessed just south of Halfway Creek along Barcoongere Way
Road.
The Halfway Creek area is a haven of horticulture and therefore an
excellent spot for those interested in seasonal fruit-picking work.
Avocados, bananas, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, tugi fruit,
apples, macadamias, vegetables and honey are all grown or
produced commercially in the area. Roadside stalls and the United
Petrol Station sell these fresh products in season.
There is an excellent rose farm next to the petrol station that has
a beautiful maze that you can explore and a rose for every taste. |
