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If you choose to take
the scenic Tourist Drive 22 between Maclean and Grafton you will
encounter the quiet charm of the village of Lawrence, originally
established in 1856. Lawrence is
located at the junction of Sportmans Creek and the Clarence River
and offers fine fishing, canoeing and plentiful bird life.
The colonial style
local tavern has serves the best country tucker where you can stop
for lunch or dinner and the local general store has take away,
groceries, liquor supplies, petrol and hair salon. Perfect for
tourists-on-the-move.
There is a walking
track along the river bank leading from Memorial Park to the lookout
on High Street. The trip is one hour return and suitable for all
ages. Memorial Park has BBQs, playgrounds, toilets and is a great
spot for fishing and swimming.
Fancy a round of golf?
Lawrence has a 9-hole golf course for you to enjoy 7 days a week. A
tennis court
is also available for hire through the general store.
radio memories
  
Lawrence
is home to the old 2NR radio transmitter building in Merton Street
which has been converted into a
museum that highlights fascinating
items associated with the very early years in Australian radio
broadcasting.
You can
also visit the historic Church of England and Catholic churches both
of which were built around the early 1900's.
ferry crossing
  
Still in full operation
is the free 24-hour vehicle ferry between Lawrence and
Woodford Island and is a great experience for anyone who has never
experienced this antiquated mode of transport.
The entire area around
Lawrence and Maclean is rich cane growing lands. One of the local
sugar cane farms is open every Friday for visitors to inspect and
gain an insight into this rural industry. You can download our
information brochure on the sugar refining process:
Sugar Cane and the Milling Process (PDF format).
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