Grandpas Guide to Driving in Griffith

Hey there, young ones! How’re you doing? Been sick a few days ago. Thank God I'm quite okay right now. Anyways, it’s back to another guide by me! Excited much? Well, you should be! This time I’m talking you through Griffith!

In south-western New South Wales, Australia, you’ll find the city of Griffith. The city was designed by Walter Burley Griffin, the man who’s also responsible for designing the nearby town of Leeton and Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory.

Griffith got its name from Sir Arthur Griffith, the first New South Wales minister of Public Works. In 1987, Griffith was finally proclaimed a city and now has a population of over 16,000 people.

Griffith is one of the most productive agriculture areas in Australia so it’s become Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area’s regional service centre. The city is known as Australia’s “Wine and Food Country” and it owes getting that title to the science behind irrigation. Because of the fair distribution of water around the land, Griffith has become a very rich, fertile region.

Before you can circle Griffith, though, you need a car rental. Trust me, renting a car will bring about less stress. Plus, it’ll save you so much more time for sight-seeing. With http://www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au you can the car rental deal that best suits you! Please hurry and get your car rental today! You’ll thank me for this one day!

There are a variety of things one can find interesting in Granville. While you’re here, you should be aware of all the note-worthy locations.

Like any Australian city, Griffith is loaded with tons of tourist attractions.

1. Scenic Hill

An ideal first stop would be Scenic Hill. On the outskirts of the town of Griffith, there exists 16 hectares of a complex of stone structures. This is where you’ll find lots of walking trails, look outs and the place’s main attraction, the ever-famous Hermit’s Cave.

The site is known for being a rare example of an Australian hermit’s domains and is on the list of New South Wales State Register. It has structures, terraced gardens, water bodies, and a wide stretch of paths that cover about a kilometre of the protective embankment. Another interesting thing about this place is that it was single-handedly designed by Valerio Ricetti, a withdrawn Italian migrant. With his reclusive lifestyle he decided to make this place his own private “utopia”, making great use of the natural landscape and materials within the area.

Your next destination has to be Cocoparra. It’s a national park in New South Wales, just 457 kilometres to the west of Sydney. If you’re looking for a natural escape, this is the place to be.

Enjoy a view of hill ranges, wattles, orchids and the beautiful blue-tinged cypress pines. Bask in the sun while taking in the geology of the place. See Upper Devonian sandstones, siltstones and conglomerates while having a wonderful picnic or setting up a campground at Woolshed Flat.

2. Murrumbidgee River

Then head on up to Murrumbidgee River, a major tributary of the Murray River. The Murrumbidgee spans across 900 kilometres, starting from the edge of Peppercorn Hill, to a confluence with the Murray. Get this, the word Murrumbidgee means "big water" in the Wiradjuri language, a local Aboriginal tongue. Wow, I guess they really mean it when they say that the Murrumbidgee’s a water wonderland.

Now that we’ve got Griffith clear, it’s time for you to start making your vacation plans a reality! I wish you luck and a safe trip, mate. Cheers to you and your well-deserved break!

-Gramps Ben