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Commercial Hotel in the heart of
Ulmarra ((c) Dallas Nock - Screenworks)
 A
visit to Ulmarra is like stepping back in time as the village
remains one of the finest examples of a 19th Century riverport in
Australia. The entire village is classified by the National Trust.
The
lattice work and colonial style of the Commercial Hotel attracts
considerable comment as it nestles on the banks of the Clarence
River. The hotel and village were used as the location for the T.V
mini-series "Fields of Fire" - a story based on life in a 1929
Queensland sugar cane town. Scenes for the film 'The Picture Show
Man' were also shot here.
Little wonder that this community is keen to develop the village as
a town of living history with "crafty" businesses occupying the
lovely old commercial centre and with the
hotel, a great
coffee
lounge, beautifully renovated
apartments and three
delightful and cosy bed & breakfasts Ulmarra is a great place to
visit or stay.
arts, crafts and antiques
  
Ulmarra is a haven for lovers of
arts & crafts and
antiques with many
excellent shops with a wide variety to choose from.
The locals have no shortage of artistic talent and this is on
display in the many art & craft shops. The Coldstream Gallery has a
different exhibition on every month showcasing the artistic skills
and vision of some of the Valley's and the regions artisans.
Ulmarra has the greatest concentration of antique shops in the
entire Clarence Valley and is an absolute must for those interested
in picking up a slice of history for themselves.
In the nearby village of Tucabia is a private
museum that is a real
historical attraction with vintage tractors and farm machinery, old
style buildings and a fascinating range of rural memorabilia.
the ulmarra ferry
If you would like an
unique experience (at least these days) then hop in your car and take a ride on the
Ulmarra to Southgate Ferry. At one time 19 vehicular ferries crossed
various sections of the Clarence River to link local communities.
One of the area's two remaining ferries links Ulmarra to Southgate.
This wide river crossing is a pleasant experience, just 1 km out of
town north along the Highway. It is not recommended for cars with
caravans.
OPERATING TIMES: 6.00am -
7.45am; 8.30am - 11.45am; 12.30pm - 5.45pm; 6.30pm - 11.00pm. The
ferry stops for maintenance each Sunday 6.00am - 8.00am
PLUS
the first Wednesday of each month 9.30am - 11.30am. |
