 The Clarence Valley is an area of the New South Wales coast line that is centred around the mighty Clarence River. From the twin towns of Yamba and Iluka in the north the Clarence Valley stretches to the resort town of Wooli in the south and west to the city of Grafton. The area makes an ideal destination for a car hire Australia holiday as it is home to a number of quaint country towns, historic buildings, friendly locals, a diverse cultural heritage as well as astonishingly beautiful natural landscapes. Whether you plan on passing through or staying a while there are many ways to spend your time while visiting the Clarence Valley.
Grafton
The city of Grafton is also sometimes called the 'Jacaranda City' because of the tree lined avenues and boulevards which flower during the springtime and paint the town a beautiful soft purple colour as the flowers fall to the ground. The Jacaranda Festival in spring is also a major event which brings the community together in celebration of the City's spectacular blooms. The festival program includes sporting and cultural events, exhibitions, shows, parties and gala dinners. Even if you do not stay for the festivities, a drive around town in one of our car rentals will be an experience you will not soon forget.
Thanks to the success of the timber industry Grafton is an extremely beautiful city. From as early as 1838 the timber industry flourished in and around Grafton often using the Clarence River as a mode of transport before the road network had been sufficiently developed. Evidence of the wealth generated by the timber industry is all around Grafton, from the proliferation of 19th century architecture to the numerous public parks. A drive around Grafton's scenic tree lined streets makes a welcome break on a car rental driving holiday.
Grafton, being the major business centre for the area, has a range of services that will keep even the most ardent city slicker happy. It has its own airport and hospital, plus a range of shopping precincts which include chic boutiques, bustling department stores and a wide range of coffee shops and al fresco eateries. In Grafton you can enjoy dinner at your favourite restaurant before heading out to grab a movie or a show, just like visiting any major city.
Throughout the year Grafton hosts a number of sporting and cultural events which draw people from far and wide to the city. The Grafton Cup Carnival is a well known local horse racing fixture which is a celebration of country racing. Country horse racing was once widely popular throughout Australia but is becoming increasingly rare as racing clubs succumb to the financial pressures of their masters.
Remarkably Grafton manages to deliver the best of both worlds; it delivers all the conveniences of a big city while still retaining the charm and character of a country town. Whether you are passing through in one of our car hire vehicles or staying for a few days you will find something in Grafton to suit your tastes.
Yamba & Iluka
The twin coastal towns of Yamba and Iluka sit opposite each other at the mouth of the Clarence River. They form the northern most boundary of the Clarence Valley and are becoming increasingly popular destinations in their own right. Yamba in particular is a favourite holiday destination with people seeking a laidback and relaxed holiday destination, if you like solitude you will like Yamba. In 2009 a reader survey at the Australian Traveller magazine voted Yamba as Australia's best town.
The coastline that bounds the eastern side of the Clarence Valley, the Clarence coast stretches from the mouth of the Clarence River south to the resort town of Wooli. In between lies 80km of coastline which is mostly taken up by the Yuraygir National Park. This is one of the few remaining littoral, or coastal rainforest habitat in Australia. The network of waterways which criss-crosses this park makes it a haven for native wildlife who thrive in these conditions. Why not give yourself a break from car rental driving and immerse yourself in the pristine rainforests?
Wooli
The resort town of Wooli is at the southern tip of the Clarence Valley. It is a small township which is mostly devoted to the holiday trade. There are an abundance of campgrounds, holiday cottages, recreational facilities and pristine beaches which are popular with holiday makers seeking the unspoilt beauty and solitude that is increasingly rare in today's busy modern world.
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