MIA Motel’s local guide · Griffith NSW 2680
Stay a little.
Explore a lot.
Things to do in Griffith
From scenic lookouts and family afternoons to Italian flavours and Riverina wines. Make MIA Motel your base and find your kind of day out.
Explore the areaFresh air & open spaces
Take the scenic route.
Lookouts, lakeside picnics and a little time outdoors.
Scenic Drive · Griffith 2680
Hermit’s Cave & Scenic Lookout
Take in views across Griffith and the surrounding farmland, then explore the heritage trail through stone walls and rock shelters. The cave trail has uneven ground and is unsuitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Lakes Road · Lake Wyangan 2680
Lake Wyangan
Pack a picnic for the lakeside reserve, with grassy spaces, sheltered picnic areas and barbecue facilities. A relaxed stop for a stroll and time together outdoors. Pets are not permitted in the picnic area.
Kookora Street · Griffith 2680
City Park
Let the children explore the playground, enjoy the picnic and barbecue areas, or follow the walking path beside the canal. A handy option for families during a day in town.
History, art & local stories
Get to know Griffith.
Discover the people, places and creativity that shape the city.
Remembrance Drive · Griffith 2680
Pioneer Park & Italian Museum
Explore the recreated Bagtown streetscape, machinery displays and stories of the local wine and irrigation industries. The Italian Museum within the grounds celebrates Griffith’s Italian heritage.
Banna Lane & around Griffith 2680
Griffith Mural Art Trail
Make your own art walk through the city’s murals, including Banna Lane and the Scenic Hill water tower. Pick up a trail map from the Griffith Tourism Hub to plan your route.
167 Banna Avenue · Griffith 2680
Griffith Regional Art Gallery
Browse changing exhibitions featuring local, regional and visiting artists. Check the gallery’s current program for exhibitions, workshops and talks during your stay.
A taste of the Riverina
Good food. Local wine.
Explore Griffith’s Italian food traditions and nearby cellar doors. Check opening times and book tastings with the venue before heading out.
1283 Brayne Road · Griffith 2680
Calabria Family Wines
Discover the family’s Riverina cellar door, with wine-tasting experiences, a museum and sensory wall, and food options. Visit the winery’s website for current experiences and bookings.
Bilbul · near Griffith, NSW 2680
De Bortoli Wines
Visit the Bilbul cellar door for a hosted wine tasting. The winery gardens offer space for a picnic, with a children’s playground also available.
Myall Park Road · nearby Yenda 2681
Yarran Wines
Add a stop at Yarran Wines to your regional wine itinerary. Visit their website to check the latest cellar-door experiences, availability and booking information.
Griffith & surrounds
Restaurants, cafés & delis
Plan a meal out, a coffee stop or a takeaway picnic. Browse Visit Griffith’s dining directory for local restaurants, and ask our team for suggestions to suit your stay.
Time together
Make an afternoon of it.
Indoor activities and an evening out, with options for families and friends.
Kidman Way & Watkins Avenue · Griffith 2680
Star Bowling
Enjoy a game of tenpin bowling with family or friends. The venue has 12 lanes and food and drink options—check current availability before visiting.
1 Neville Place · Griffith 2680
Griffith Regional Theatre
See what is playing during your visit, from live music and comedy to drama, dance and children’s shows. Follow the theatre’s current program for performance dates and tickets.
Plan around your dates
Find out what’s on.
Discover festivals, markets, performances and community events during your stay. Visit Griffith’s events calendar has current dates and event details.
A little local knowledge.
Our team can help with suggestions, and reception has sightseeing brochures, winery maps and local dining information. For more ideas, visit Visit Griffith.
Check current opening hours, entry fees, bookings and access details with each venue. Nearby Yenda is included as a regional outing.
Come back to a comfortable room.
Explore Griffith, then unwind at MIA Motel.