Grenfell is a town of 1,996 in the Central West region of New South Wales.
Understand
[edit]The town was built as a service town during the gold rush in the 1800s.
It was the birthplace of Henry Lawson, who was a prolific and famous Australian poet. However, he left while still a baby, and never wrote much about the town. The single poem, "Said Grenfell to my spirit", is never-the-less quaint. You'll have no shortage of places to read the entire poem when you get there, especially during the Henry Lawson Festival, when you'll hear it recited.
Get in
[edit]The NSW Trainlink coach has daily connections with the Sydney train at Bathurst.
By car along the mid-western highway, past Cowra.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 Chrysler Car Museum, 46 Main St, ☏ +61 427 926 246. A small museum for car enthusiasts. Chryslers from 1930 to the present day are on display. The owner Jeff is very knowledgeable and passionate about cars.
- 2 Henry Lawson Obelisk, Lawson Drive. Commemorates the birthplace of the famous bush poet who lived from 1867 to 1922. There are a number of plaque inscriptions on the obelisk detailing his achievements and containing extracts from his works.
Do
[edit]Events
[edit]- Henry Lawson Festival. Held annually on the June long weekend, featuring the Guinea Pig Races.
Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- Happy Inn Chinese Restaurant, 27 Main St, ☏ +61 2 6343 1366.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Garden Room Bed & Breakfast, 42 Warraderry St.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- See the gardens and museums of Cowra.