Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> Landmarks and Buildings -> New South Wales -> Grafton Area
Grafton - Christ Church Cathedral was build in 1884. It was designed by John Horbury Hunt along Gothic lines with towering arches and spacious interior. The Cathedral is open 7am to 5.30pm, 7 days per week and visitors are most welcome. This is one of Graftons many buildings classified by the National Trust.
There is a Christian Bookshop on site.
Visitors are most welcome with guides available for groups and coaches.
Clarence River Historical Society Inc
Grafton - Schaeffer House is the headquarters of the Clarence River Historical Society. The homestead was built by the son of a pioneer German family, Mr F W C Schaeffer, between 1901 and 1903. The Society was formed in 1931 and is the oldest country historical society in NSW.
Schaeffer House displays beautiful china, glassware & furniture presented to the Society over the years. The quality of the exhibits and the magnificent building ensure visitors enjoy a most satisfying experience.
A great deal of ... read more
Glenreagh Mountain Railway Inc
Glenreagh - The Glenreagh Mountain Inc offers a train ride on a 1919 class steam engine, which was built in Manchester in England in 1878 and operated on the Glenreagh/Dorrogo line in the 1950`s, it has been restored along with a collection of heritage carriages and the train ride is available for the first couple of kilometres of the line . This ride provides an excellent scenic view of the Glenreagh area and shows apart of its history. Tram rides on Rusty the Melbourne Tran are available as well. Both are... read more
Grafton - Designed by architect H. A. Wilshire and constructed in 1839 as a result of a competition organised by the NSW Government Architect. The dominant feature externally is the circular heads over openings, the most significant being the horseshoe shaped entrance which draws attention to the heavily moulded timber gates. The original Governor`s residence is at the right of the gates and is largely obscured by a large tree, but the gaol itself is easily visible to the public.
Grafton - Grafton is a beautiful city of tree-lined streets, graceful buildings with their Victorian and Edwardian architecture on the banks of the mighty Clarence River.
Historically, Grafton was the early centre of development in the Clarence Valley being gazetted as a municipality in 1859 and then was declared a city in 1885.
Many of Grafton`s buildings are classified by the National Trust including the notorious Grafton Gaol and the Gothic styled Christ Church Cathedral.
The heritage trail is best... read more
Ulmarra - A visit to Ulmarra is like stepping back in time as the village remains one of the finest examples of a 19th Century river port in Australia. The entire village is classified by the National Trust. Ulmara is full of Antique shops and why not have a bite to eat at the Commercial Hotel which backs on to the river.
Many if not all the shops are usually closed on a Monday.
This easy heritage walk lets you immerse yourself in the fascinating architecture and history of the beautiful village.
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