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McFarlane Bridge Closures
May 25 2013 (12:00am)
The Roads & Maritime Service advises that the McFarlane Bridge at Maclean will be closed on the following days at the following times for essential works: Sunday 26/05/2013 6.30am to 4.30pm* Tuesday 28/05/2013 9.30am to 2.30pm* Wednesday 29/05/2013 .. Read more...
New Maclean Town Guide
April 18 2013 (12:00am)
Clarence River Tourism is pleased to launch the latest edition of Maclean, Townsend, Gulmarrad, Ashby, Harwood Island & Brooms Head Town Map Guide – the only locally owned by and produced map for these towns. Thanks to the excellent support from local tourism operators and businesses, we have achiev.. Read more...
Clarence returns to normal
March 18 2013 (12:00am)
The flooding in January and Feburary caused by excessive rains has cleared and all rivers and beaches are now clear. All major routes are open, for current road conditions visit myroad info at http://northernrivers.myroadinfo.com.au/overview.asp W.. Read more...
National Park Closures
January 8 2013 (12:00am)
All parks and reserves across the state will be closed Tuesday 8 January 2013 due to increasing areas affected by extreme and catastrophic weather conditions. No one should enter any park or reserve on Tuesday 8 January. All existing visitors, including campers, s.. Read more...
Woody Head Camping "Best in NSW"
January 4 2013 (12:00am)
This article appeared in The Daily Examiner - 4/1/2013. It's no longer a secret - Clarence Valley's Woody Head camp ground has made it to the top of the list for best camping sites in New South Wales. Some of Australia's best Summer Holiday Hotspots were recently revealed on the Today Show, with fishing expert Paul Burt recommending the coastal reserve north of Iluka as a must see destination. Surrounded by Read more...
Yamba Museum Wins State Award
December 3 2012 (12:00am)
The following article appeared in the 30th November 2012 edition of the Coastal Views.
Most visitors to the Port of Yamba museum will happily tell you tis volunteers are a friendly, dedicated bunch. But now their hard work, along with the quality o..
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Clarence Tourism Wins Silver
November 23 2012 (12:00am)
Clarence River Tourism has picked up the Silver Award for Best Visitor Information Centre in NSW for 2012 announced last night at the Gala event in Sydney in front of an audience of 650. The Awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in.. Read more...
Join us on Facebook
November 2 2012 (12:00am)
We are pleased to announce that we now have a facebook page. Please join us for the latest information on events hot deals in the Clarence and local insider knowledge on www.facebook.com/clarencetourism. If you have a business or hold an event in the Clarence or would like to to promote a new serv.. Read more...
Changed Traffic Conditions due to Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic
October 23 2012 (12:00am)
The Grafton to Inverell Cycle Classic road race will again be held on the Gwydir Highway on Saturday 27 2012.
Changed road conditions: Grafton to Glen Innes
This year the Gwydir Highway between Tindall Road (15km west of Grafton) and Bald Knob Road .. Read more...Gwydir Highway (map)
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Lawrence Bluff Point & Ulmarra Ferries Closed
September 28 2012 (12:00am)
Bluff Point Ferry, Lawrence & Ulmarra Ferry will be closed on Sunday 30th September from 9am to 12.30pm due to the running of the Bridge to Bridge Ski Race. Read more...
South Grafton Public Pool Closed
September 28 2012 (12:00am)
In May 2012, Clarence Valley Council approved the awarding of a construction contract to Swimplex, for the renovation of South Grafton swimming pool at a cost of $531,863. Swimplex will commence work on 15 October. The pool will close at the end of i.. Read more...
77-79 Cambridge Street, South Grafton (map)
Clarence Eateries recognised in Food Guide
September 10 2012 (12:00am)
The following article appeared in the September 10 2012 edition of The Daily Examiner: THREE Clarence Valley restaurants have been recognised in the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide 2013, with one receiving a rating. Frangipan in Angourie was given a GFG r.. Read more...
Clarence Wins Gold
September 6 2012 (12:00am)
The Clarence won the Gold Award for Visitor Services at the North Coast Tourism Awards held on the 1st September at Port Macquarie. Since the revival of this award in 2010, the Clarence has received 2 Gold’s and Silver in this category. “We were thrill.. Read more...
Clarence River Visitor Information Centre temporary closure
June 20 2012 (12:00am)
The Clarence River Visitor Information Centre in South Grafton will be temporarily closed on Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th June, 2012 so that important renovations on the centre flooring can be completed. The Clarence Coast Visitor Centre at Ma.. Read more...
Cnr Spring Street & Pacific Highway, South Grafton (map)
(02) 6642 4677
Grafton High School Centenary
March 1 2012 (12:00am)
Grafton High School will celebrate its centenary on 7 and 8 April 2012.
The centenary will be a significant milestone in Grafton’s history as GHS is a very special school. GHS was established just a year after the present system of public secondary education was introduced in 1911, was the only public high school no..
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Harwood Bridge - Lift Span Restriction
February 17 2012 (12:00am)
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) is currently undertaking work on the Farlows Flat project adjacent to the Harwood Bridge. The objective of the project is to provide cost effective treatments to extend the life of eisting pavements, improve road safety and improve flood immunity and recove.. Read more...
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Brooms Head Wins North Coast Clean Beach Award
December 2 2011 (12:00am)
Brooms Head Caravan Park and Reserve - Winner of Overall Clean Beach Award for North Coast Region North Coast Regional Awards for Clean Beach Australia were held at the Brooms Head Community Hall on 23 November, 2011. Representatives of Clarence Valley Council.. Read more...
New Waterpark at Saltwater@Yamba
September 16 2011 (04:00pm)
Saltwater@Yamba, a BIG 4 holiday resort has recently completed upgrades to its facilities. The addition of Salty’s Cove Waterpark has created the largest water park within a holiday park in Australia and will make any child’s holiday a delight. The new pirate water park contains a tube s.. Read more...
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Wild About Whales
July 18 2011 (12:00am)
The annual migration of whales up and down the coast of New South Wales is a natural wonder. These magnificent creatures make their pilgrimage north during June and early July each year, with the return trip occurring around September to November. Encouraging people to ge.. Read more...
Horse Riding now in Yamba
April 29 2011 (12:00am)
Owners Fred & Chris Welsh announce the opening of Riverside Ranch on 1800 acre Micalo Island located just 5 km west of Yamba’s CBD. Riverside Ranch specialises in Trail Rides and Lessons from ages 10 to 82. With plenty of trails and their custom built 20m x 40m sand arena Riverside Ranch is .. Read more...
New Lounge Bar at Old PO
April 14 2011 (12:00am)
This Saturday sees the opening of Club PO at the Post Office Hotel, Grafton. This new stylish lounge bar will be targetting the classier market of Graftonians looking for a fun, safe night out. For more information check out www.clubpo.com.au. Read more...
58 Victoria Street, Grafton (map)
(02) 6642 2199
Saraton Theatre wins Heritage Award
April 5 2011 (12:00am)
In another coup for a local business, the Saraton Theatre has won a prestigious national heritage award for the refurbishments and extensions to the iconic cinema completed last year. On Monday 4th April, the Notaras brothers accepted the award at the National Heritage Awards for the painstaking restoration work they had completed on the his.. Read more...
Prince Street, Grafton (map)
(02) 6642 1633
Maclean Highland Gathering 22-23 April
March 31 2011 (12:00am)
The Maclean Highland Gathering is fast approaching and all all events planned for these 2 days are taking place. However, the "Kirkin O' Tartan" on Sunday 24 April has been cancelled due to pipe bands having commitments for Anzac Day on the 25 A.. Read more...
(02) 6645 2887
New Sushi Bar Opening in Yamba
March 31 2011 (12:00am)
As an addition to the already excellent range of eateries in Yamba will be a new Sushi Bar called "The Happy Grasshopper" Sushi Bar. The Happy Grasshopper will officially open on Saturday 9th April. Read more...
28b Yamba Street, Yamba (map)
0402 084 865
East Coast Commercials Bridge to Bridge Ski Race Cancelled
January 11 2011 (12:00am)
Due to the high amount of rain received in the upper reaches of the Clarence River over the past 48 hours, the Bridge to Bridge committee has reached a decision to cancel/postpone the re-run of the event set down for this Sunday 16th January. Read more...
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Clarence Coast Visitor Centre closed from midday
January 11 2011 (12:00am)
The Clarence Coast Visitor Information Centre at Ferry Park, Maclean will be closed from midday today due to water from recent heavy rainfall affecting access to the centre. The Visitor Centre will remain closed until the water has subsided. All visitor related enquiries should be made to the Claren.. Read more...
Ferry Park Complex, Pacific Highway, Maclean (map)
(02) 6642 4677
Monster Energy ProWake Show rescheduled
January 11 2011 (12:00am)
The Monster Energy ProWake Show that had been postponed due to the excessive wet weather has been rescheduled. It will now be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011. Check here for more details. Read more...
Rowing Club, 1 Prince Street, Grafton (map)
Goanna Pulling Championships Cancelled for January
December 30 2010 (09:00am)
The continuing wet weather of the last couple of months has forced the organizers of the Australian Goanna Pulling Championships in Wooli to cancel the event that was to be held on January 9, 2011. The event will occur again, however, on Sunday October 2, 20.. Read more...
Wooli Sports Ground, Wooli (map)
Wooli Holiday Units Wins Top Award
December 10 2010 (12:00am)
Proving that the Clarence Valley really is a an excellent holiday destination with high calibre tourism operators, Wooli Holiday Units has beaten out approximately 22,000 other holiday properties to win the Family-friendly Holiday Accommodation Category in the 2010 TakeABreak Awards. The Awards are based on comments and feedback from.. Read more...
1800 496 654
Wakeboarding Show Spectacular comes to Grafton
December 7 2010 (03:00pm)
EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO EXCESSIVE WET WEATHER Six hours of non-stop entertainment with the world's best wakeboarders! What is a major coup for Grafton and the Clarence Valley comes the Monster Energy ProWake Show 2011! From the founders of the Australian Pro Tour comes a new wakeboard event that promises to open a new cha.. Read more...
Discover the Clarence - River of Adventure
December 2 2010 (02:00pm)
The Clarence River is one of the Valley’s most precious resources and offers a range of recreation opportunities experiences. Building on this and to increase tourism and usage of the river is the Clarence River Way project, a joint initiative wi.. Read more...
Official launch of Clarence River Tourism new website
December 1 2010 (12:00am)
Clarence River Tourism is proud to announce the official launch of their new and improved website. The site went live at Clarence River Tourist Association's Annual General Meeting on December 1st, 2010. The new website, along with it's eye catching new look, has improved functions and facilities such as:
- a filtering system and a search function..
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