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WELCOME to the
Clarence Valley, at the southern end of the Northern Rivers
region of New South Wales, a place of astonishing physical
beauty and extraordinary cultural diversity – where teeming
marine parks, ancient rainforests and thriving rural
communities are nourished by vast winding rivers – the rivers
of life.
the clarence river
  
Clarence River near
Ulmarra (© Terry Dwyer)
The
largest of these rivers is the Clarence. It is a living link
between the rugged highlands of the upper Clarence and the
golden beaches that fringe the sparkling Pacific. It winds
through deep ravines and broad plains, ancient forests, lush
farmland, sleepy villages and 100 chartered islands.
Over
400kms from source to sea, the Clarence is one of Australia’s
largest waterways. It was once the region’s main trade route
and several ferries still link the River’s islands and rural
villages.
plenty to do and see
  
White-water
excitement at Nymboida (© Terry Dwyer)
You can
explore the Clarence and other rivers in your own style — from
high-adrenalin white water rafting, canoeing,
kayaking
to a more genteel river
cruise. You can potter about in a hire
boat or enjoy the tranquillity of a houseboat.
Outdoor adventures are limited only by your imagination...
there are tours,
horse-riding,
surfing
lessons, water-skiing, abseiling
and rock
climbing, bushwalking and bird-watching.
You can play a round of golf
with the kangaroos at one of seven golf courses and there’s
sport galore — everything from basketball to bowls, cricket,
cycling, tennis,
hockey and squash;
skiing, rowing, boat racing, go-karting, football, equestrian,
horse
racing, rodeos, car rallies and speedway.
The Clarence has approximately thirty-four
studios, arts
& crafts galleries, antiques
and collectible stores. Throughout the Valley you’ll find many
fine examples of colonial architecture that offer a glimpse of
early country life and with seven museums
its easy to discover the rich and fascinating history of the
area.
The
Clarence Valley has a number of sites of great spiritual and
cultural significance to the local indigenous people.
the weather's fine
  
Yamba Main Beach (©
Deborah
Novak)
From
Iluka in the north through Yamba, Maclean and Grafton to Wooli
the Valley is blessed with a remarkably hospitable climate.
The CSIRO and Stanford University have confirmed something
that locals have always known - Yamba has the world’s best
climate.
For
an up-to-date weather report on the Clarence Valley and the
Northern Rivers Region visit the Bureau of Meteorology website
"Come to the Clarence where the lifestyle is
as seductive as the spectacular
surroundings." | 
