Our stories
The Clarence Valley – a chapter in the story of your life.

When the Archibald came to town
Grafton on Bundjalung Country. A typical, unassuming regional town in the Clarence Valley, NSW, Australia. About an hour’s drive south of the well-known vibrant Byron Bay, Grafton is known for the mighty Clarence River that runs through it and the

Five of the Best National Park Camping Spots in the Clarence Valley
Find your path in our national parks: your guide to camping and caravanning in the Clarence Valley. Did you ever go camping as a child? For me, some of my strongest childhood memories are camping and bushwalking with my family.

Country music star Brooke McClymont set to celebrate Grafton’s Jacaranda Season
Music, memories and Brooke McClymont’s love of Grafton’s Jacaranda Season Brooke McClymont knows how to tell a story. As a talented singer, songwriter and guitarist, she’s a mainstay on stages across Australia with The McClymonts and her husband Adam Eckersley.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, BLOOM: Grafton Jacaranda Season Set to Light Up NSW
What to see and do during Grafton’s Jacaranda Season As I stroll under the magnificent purple canopy, the Jacaranda blossoms sway above me on the warm Spring breeze. The dainty blossoms fall all around like an enchanting snowfall. Delighted children

A BENDY BRIDGE EXCLUSIVE!
Excerpts from … THE SECRET DIARY OF THE GRAFTON BRIDGE … on the occasion of her 90th Birthday! 1932. After a decade of planning and construction, I’m finally finished. I’m a marvel of engineering! Look … I’ve got two levels!

Fishing Australia Visits the Clarence Valley
When one of the most popular TV hosts approaches you and asks if it’s ok to film a fishing episode in your beautiful backyard, you know you’ve hit the jackpot. We’ve always said the fishing around here is something else,