September TOURISM TALK

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BANNA LANE FESTIVAL & RIVERINA WINEMAKERS ASSOCIATION
Carrah Lymer
Carrah Lymer is one of Griffith’s hardest working, quiet achievers. She is the brains and the brawn behind the Banna Lane Festival, which has transformed Banna Lane into an eclectic laneway that would rival Melbourne CBD. The 9 full large scale murals & 4 padmount murals created by local & national artists are a must-see on your next trip to Griffith. Carrah is heavily involved in the local wine industry and is the Executive Officer of Riverina Winemakers Association where she is the key person behind the scenes of major wine events in Griffith including the Griffith Vintage Festival and the Riverina Wine Show. She is also Creative Director of Emerge Creative Agency and Vice-President of Griffith Women in Business.

EVERYDAY GOURMET WITH JUSTINE SCHOFIELD
Have you spotted Griffith on Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield? Griffith has featured on another two episodes!

Justine toured a local prune orchard and spoke with prune farmer Grant Delves about healthy & delicious prunes. Justine then put a sweet twist on an Italian classic and made Marsala soaked prunes & ricotta bruschetta using local prunes. A huge thank you to Australian Prune Industry Association for partnering with us for this segment on Everyday Gourmet! You can watch the segment here and access the recipe here .

In another episode Justine visited a Stahmann Webster walnut orchard. Justine made a quick, easy and delicious Prosciutto & Mozzarella Salad with Walnut Dressing. It was wonderful to showcase our local area and of course delicious and nutritious Australian walnuts. A huge thank you Stahmann Webster for partnering with Visit Griffith for this segment. You can watch the segment here and access the recipe here.

CARAVANNING AUSTRALIA
A spring getaway like no other. Griffith features in the spring edition of Caravanning Australia magazine. You can read the full story here.

VACATIONS & TRAVEL
Griffith has been featured in the most recent issue of Vacations & Travel. Across the four page spread writer Natasha Dragun gives her top pick of things to do in and around Griffith. You can read the full story here.

MADE TO THRIVE | FLOAT
Tired and sore from a long drive? Let the world outside disappear and achieve pure sensory relaxation during a float experience at Made to Thrive. Perfectly suspended in an Epsom salt solution set to the temperature of your skin, relax in your own personal retreat and rest, repair and renew.

ACACIA MOTEL
This conveniently-located property on the cusp of the city centre has easy access to a range of businesses, sporting venues, shops, cafes and food outlets. Perfect for a short, medium or long-term stay, the Acacia Motel features an inground pool with BBQ garden setting; and all 30 modern units are ground-floor.

PORTRAIT OF AUSTRALIA
22 September - 7 November 2021
This exhibition at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery celebrates the bush, the outback, the coast and the people who live there. Featuring photographs from the Australian Geographic archive, it will transport you to some of the most rugged and remote parts of the country. A travelling exhibition from the National Museum of Australia developed in collaboration with Australian Geographic.

14 DAYS OF GRIFFITH SPRING FEST
Starting Sunday 10 October
Although the 2021 Griffith Spring Fest will not be going ahead, it doesn’t mean it be forgotten this year! We are going to celebrate online with 14 Days of Griffith Spring Fest. Make sure you follow the Griffith Spring Fest Facebook page to keep up to date. It starts on Sunday 10 October.

FREE ITINERARY SERVICE
Are you part of a Probus club? Garden Club? Car Club? Or simply looking to bring a group of friends to Griffith? The Griffith Visitor Information Centre offers an itinerary management service to visiting groups FREE OF CHARGE. From customised itinerary design based on special interest, to booking management, get in touch with the Visitor Servicing team on 1800 681 141 or via visitgriffith@griffith.com.au

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