Grenfell is a town around 350 km west of Sydney in New South Wales.

Understand

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

The NSW Trainlink coach has daily connections with the Sydney train at Bathurst.

By car along the mid-western highway, past Cowra.

See

• 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. (updated Sep 2018)

Do

Events

• Henry Lawson Festival. Held annually on the June long weekend, featuring the Guinea Pig Races.

Go next

• See the gardens and museums of Cowra.