Cathy Agnew, Vicki McRae, Mirella Guidolin, Francine Barbaro, Liana Pechin and Izabella Apolloni from the Griffith Tourism Team with the guides. Photo: Supplied.
Forty thousand copies of a new Griffith visitor guide are to be published over the next two years to promote the town locally and throughout Australia.
The 84-page magazine, available at the Griffith Tourism Hub, provides a summary of dozens of places in Griffith and surrounds where tourists and locals can eat and drink, stay overnight, shop and explore.
In addition to all the popular restaurants and wineries in town, the guide covers more niche attractions, such as the Catania Fruit Salad Farm, a mudbrick Hanwood farmhouse built by the pioneering Cox family; and the Aisling Distillery, which produces small batch premium single malt whisky from locally sourced barley, along with rum, gin and vodka.
The hard copy publication also details events held throughout 2025, such as Griffith Spring Fest and A Taste of Italy, as well as providing information on neighbouring towns people can visit, such as Darlington Point, Hay, Leeton, Narrandera, Hillston, Lockhart and West Wyalong.
The Visitor Guide 2025-2026 was produced by Griffith City Council’s tourism team.
“I really feel that we have delivered a beautiful story through this guide; it has a deep sense of meaning through the panoramic spreads and beautiful images that capture the true essence of Griffith,” tourism team manager Mirella Guidolin said.
“Our major events and festivals are deeply connected to the changing seasons, which aligns perfectly with the heart and soul of Griffith – our vibrant multiculturalism and the abundance of produce from our rich agricultural base. This is what sets Griffith apart, and I believe we’ve truly captured this in the new guide.”
Guides can be picked up from Vicki McRae and the team at the Griffith Tourism Hub. Photo: Oliver Jacques.
Ms Guidolin says a lot more domestic tourists have discovered Griffith over the past five years.
“COVID brought a lot of people to Griffith that wouldn’t usually come here, especially the Sydney residents who couldn’t go overseas and could only travel regionally. This planted the seed and a lot of them have found they’ve wanted to come back.
“The new sports stadium and 50-metre pool bring a lot of people to town. Last weekend, we had the Country Regionals swimming championships, which was a great boost for tourism. People arrive for one thing and then realise there’s a lot more to do and see.
“It’s not unusual for people to stay five to seven nights here; there’s plenty for them to see and do. Our average nights stay is growing every year.”
Copies of the guide will be circulated locally through the tourism network, throughout Australia through the Visitor Information Centre network and at various tradeshows. It is included in all conference delegate bags, new resident/welcome packs, tour group operator guides and available at local accommodation houses and all council facilities.
Ms Guidolin said local businesses and residents were welcome to pick up copies of the guides from the Griffith Tourism Hub at 1 Jondaryan Ave.
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