Griffith is a city in southwestern New South Wales, Australia. Walter Burley Griffin designed Griffith and was named after Sir Arthur Griffith, the first New South Wales minister of Public Works.
Travel & Tours in Griffith
Adventure Travel represents over 1,000 hostels, hotels, tour companies & attractions across Australia that we can book for you often at a discouted rate. At Adventure Travel we also operate a number of our own tours.
Currency used in Griffith
In Griffith the standard currency used is the Australia Dollar. The Australia dollar comes in denominations of 5c ,10c ,20c ,50c ,$1 & 2$ coins, and $5, $10, $20, $50 & $100 notes. Most bars, restaurants, backpacker hostels, shops and Adventure Tour desks in Griffith all take credit card, eftpos and cash. There is several cash machines in Griffith all which dispense the Australia Dollar currency. To check the Australian dollar exchange rate against a foreign currency then click here.
Backpacker Hostel Accommodation & Hotels in Griffith
In Griffith there is a number of Backpacker Hostels and Hotels where we can pre - book your accommodation. If you are looking for a budget hostel bed the click here or if you are looking for more luxurious accommodation then click here.
Discounted Travel Insurance
Adventure Travel offers a range of Backpacker Insurance policies at heavily discounted rates. We understand that you are on a budget and prefer to save your money to backpack around the world.
Security in Griffith
Griffith in Australia is a very safe place to travel with 1,000's of visitors touring through Griffith every year. This is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, sunlovers, families and backpackers. To check any foreign office information on Australia you can click here.
Weather in Griffith
The weather in Griffith is seasonal with 4 distinctive seasons. To get more information on the weather in Griffith, Australia, then click here.
Travel to Griffith
Griffith can be accessed by road from Sydney and Canberra via the Hume Highway and the Burley Griffin Way, and from Melbourne via the Newell Highway. The city of Griffith contains no traffic lights, only roundabouts.
Events in Griffith
Riverina Field Days, which is held annually in May. La Festa, Wine, Food and Multicultural Festival, which is held annually over the Easter weekend.
Attractions in Griffith
Griffith has many attractions, which make the city very enticing for all travellers.
These include PioneerPark, a 510 seat Regional Theatre, the Italian museum, the GriffithRegionalArtGallery, craft and antique shops, and its many high standard restaurants.
Many of the Griffith wineries also have wine tasting at the cellar door, notably De Bortoli Wines, McWilliams, West End Wines, Miranda Wines and Riverina Wines.
Scenic Hill has various walking trails, lookouts and is home to the famous Hermit's Cave. NericonSwamp is one of only 40 world-listed habitats for migratory birds.
Nearby Cocoparra National Park offers walking trails and there are opportunities to explore along the MurrumbidgeeRiver and LakeWyangan.
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