Top Things to do in Griffith
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Griffith, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Griffith, Australia including Yarran Wines, Berton Vineyards, Griffith Visitor Information Centre, Calabria Family Wines Riverina, City Park, Hermits Cave, Cocoparra National Park, Lake Wyangan, Centenary Sculptures at IOOF Park, Fairey Firefly Memorial.
Restaurants in Griffith
1. Yarran Wines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 76 reviews
Elevated amongst the vines and overlooking Cocoparra National Park; our cellar door is the essential friendly stopover when visiting the Riverina region. Proudly awarded by The Australia Wine Companion as ' The Dark Horse Winery of the Year' 2021, Riverina’s ‘Best Small Cellar Door’ 2018 and ‘Best Cellar Door with Food’ 2020 by Gourmet Traveller Wine; our views, friendly team, and unique wines make for a relaxing and inviting experience. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from the center of Griffith; enjoy a cheeseboard full of seasonal local produce and a glass of wine on the terrace. Online bookings are strongly suggested to secure your preferred time/date and experience.
Reviewed By simmo2021
A lovely setting with the winery elevated to overlook the vineyard. Very friendly and helpful staff. A varied selection of good wines.
2. Berton Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Taste our award winning wines where they are made - we have an extensive tasting list and we do not charge a tasting fee. Relax at our long table and let our knowledgeable and friendly staff take you through our wines.
Reviewed By thebaldcritic - Shellharbour, Australia
One of our winery tasting visits, during our tour, was Berton Vineyards in Yenda, founded by a married couple, Bob and Cherie Berton. Our host was an enthusiastic, lovely young lady Lee, who welcomed us upon arrival and to be seated at their large table for comfort and enjoy and appreciate our wine tasting experience. The ambience of the place is spacious and vibrant, with their wines proudly on display along the walls. Once seated, Lee didn’t waste time to share us the history of Berton Vineyards, where she explained that Bob and Cherie decided to have a life changing experience, moved from Hunter Valley to High Eden and called it their home. Both clueless in the vineyard industry, they gave it a go, regardless. Only to discover that it was a fail but not totally, their vineyard didn’t grow to their full length but there was potential. That’s how they came about in labelling one of their wines ‘Bonsai’ Shiraz, which is a success today. The couple didn’t quit, they persevered and embraced their challenges and turned their negatives into a positive, prosperous future and a story to tell. Having had first-hand experience of challenges, they are not afraid to test their boundaries in winemaking. Lee shared with us their ranges of fine wines, and was generous with the wine tasting. I would guarantee, that you will find at least one or more wine that would suit your palate – even the fussy ones. I found their wine to be classy, fun and exciting, I can see that the young generation would totally enjoy Berton’s selection of wines. However, in my opinion, what stood out the most and very pleasurable was their ‘Reserve Riverina Botrytis Semillon’. This is a sure winner for parties, nice, light and sweet, that will go great with cheese platters and desserts, or simply on its own, when you wind down for the evening, on a hot summer’s day for a casual, cold, refreshing drink. You also have the opportunity to purchase their wines on their premises, I found their wines to be of an affordable price. I thoroughly recommend Berton Vineyards for those who would love to taste wines of various styles with a hint of ‘daring to be fun’. Thank you Lee for a fun, wine experience.
3. Griffith Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Call into the Griffith Visitor Information Centre at the Tourism Hub and have a chat to a friendly local. A great place to start when visiting Griffith - pick up free local maps, gather information about what to see & do, where to stay and eat, plus find out what's on. The interpretive display area provides a good history of how Griffith started just over 100 years ago. The Gift Shop stocks a range of local produce, Griffith souvenirs plus Australian soft animal toys (laughing Kookaburra's are popular), Indigenous giftware - didgeridoo, tapping sticks and Australian themed crockery. View our stained glass window depicting the Griffith landscape.
Reviewed By 395grahamc - Sydney, Australia
Very helpful staff and good information. Explanation of major things to see and do clear and precise. One of the best information centres.
4. Calabria Family Wines Riverina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
James Halliday Five Star Winery + 'Best Tasting Experience' 2019 Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine. Our friendly, knowledgeable Cellar Door staff offer a warm welcome to all visitors ensuring a memorable and experience. Enjoy our famous alternative wine styles, Montepulciano, Aglianico, Nero d'Avola along with the flagship hero, Three Bridges Durif. Visitors can enjoy the spectacular winery surroundings with a pre-ordered grazing platter. We look forward to welcoming you to Calabria Family Wines.
Reviewed By Croods4
Friendly knowledgeable staff. Our second visit to this cellar door. Signed up as members & received discounts on wine & free delivery. Wines arrived promptly to our door step. Have since purchased more on arriving home, online shopping easy to navigate.
5. City Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We were having a walk along the canal and visited City Park. It was lovely to see so many families with children or grandparents having a wonderful time in the park. There is so much to do with a slash park, exercise equipment, fabulous climbing gear and swings. It has lovely shaded grassy areas, a water station and lots more. Well worth a visit for the young and young at heart.
6. Hermits Cave
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
It is amazing what one man create with a puck and shovel back in 1921. Great views from the lookout over Griffith. But what is great is when you look at the storyboards which have photographs of when the Hermit had his home in the cave and the look at the landscape before you. Great views, nice walk and great history of a hermit.
7. Cocoparra National Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We had a lovely day exploring the Cocopara National Park. Our first stop was the top of Mt Bingar which had some glimpses of views over the valley below. Next we went to the Pines Picnic area. There is a nice new bbq, picnic tables and amenities. We did the short, easy walk to the Woolshed Falls but unfortunately if had been quite dry and there were no falls. We had a quick look at the camping ground before We then went to have a look at Store Creek but it was closed. It would have been great if they had told you this at the entrance board. We also went to Falcon Falls and again there were no falls but the walk was lovely ending at some rugged rock formations.
8. Lake Wyangan
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By TerrySydneyAustralia
take a visit to the Lake on Sunset - it will not disappoint. Lovely spot for family picnics with some animals to see too.
9. Centenary Sculptures at IOOF Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By CarkitV - Sydney, Australia
How clever that these artists can use their imagination so well to create the unique sculptures. Lovely walking in the park seeing this amazing creations.
10. Fairey Firefly Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By ChocWillow
It's hard to miss this landmark. Very close to the visitor information centre and well worth a look.
