Yamba

Travel Guide

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This coastal fishing town has kilometres of gorgeous estuarine foreshore and ocean beaches, ideal for relaxing by the waterside and enjoying beautiful views.

Yamba is a pretty resort town situated on the scenic headlands where the Clarence River meets the ocean. Experience Yamba’s pristine ocean and freshwater systems with days at the beach, boat trips, kayak tours and hiking trips. Relax in Yamba’s traditional pubs, try delicious fresh seafood or play golf on the local course.

Stroll around the town’s pretty marina and watch fishing boats navigating around the headlands. This area is famous for its fishing. Choose from rock, estuary, beach and deep-sea fishing spots. Alternatively, let someone else do the work and visit Yamba’s excellent restaurants and fishmongers to try the region’s seafood. Yamba has a reputation for succulent prawns and oysters. The Yamba Farmers Market, the Yamba Twilight Street Markets and the Simply Handmade Markets also showcase Yamba’s fine produce.

Learn about Yamba’s intriguing history at the Yamba Museum or the Lawrence Museum and Historical Society. Walk in the footsteps of European explorer Matthew Flinders on a historical guided walk through Yamba.

Visit Yamba’s beautiful beaches. Try Brooms Head Main Beach for Coffs Coast views or Turners Beach and Angourie Beach for lifeguard-patrolled swimming. Visit Pippi Beach to surf the breaks that curl off Lovers Point Rock Wall, which is also a great vantage point for spotting whales in winter. Investigate the historic Yamba Lighthouse, also known as the Clarence River Light, and explore the rock shelf at Yamba Point.

In nearby Yuraygir National Park, go hiking or biking through the forested trails or swim and snorkel offshore. Bungjalung National Park offers pristine eucalypt forests and scenic picnic spots close by.

Yamba is located on the Clarence River estuary in north-eastern New South Wales. Its nearest airport is Grafton Airport, about a 1-hour drive away. Yamba is around 3 hours from Brisbane and 2 hours from the Gold Coast. Choose from a variety of accommodation options in Yamba, from deluxe resort-style lodgings to charming coastal cottages.

Angourie Resort
Angourie Resort
4.5 out of 5
166 Angourie Road, Yamba, NSW
The price is S$160 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$160
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Yamba. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
"Loved the large screened in patio and spacious living area."

Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2025

Angourie Resort
Yamba Sun Motel
Yamba Sun Motel
3.5 out of 5
Cnr Wooli & Claude Sts, Yamba, NSW
The price is S$138 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
S$138
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Yamba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Yamba ...
9/10 Wonderful! (474 reviews)
"Loved this place would deffo recommend! Nice pool, lovely rooms and friendly staff! Yamba is such a cute town and this was just a short walk to the centre :)"

Reviewed on 14 Apr, 2025

Yamba Sun Motel
NRMA Blue Dolphin Yamba Holiday Resort
NRMA Blue Dolphin Yamba Holiday Resort
3.5 out of 5
Yamba Road, Yamba, NSW
The price is S$142 per night from 11 May to 12 May
S$142
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly holiday park in Yamba. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and free water park access. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (584 reviews)
"Top spot"

Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2024

NRMA Blue Dolphin Yamba Holiday Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Angourie Resort
Angourie Resort
4.5 out of 5
166 Angourie Road, Yamba, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Yamba. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (862 reviews)
"Loved the large screened in patio and spacious living area."

Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2025

Angourie Resort
The Sands Resort
The Sands Resort
4.5 out of 5
20-21 Pacific Parade, Yamba, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Yamba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Dolphin Park and Pippi Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (266 reviews)
"Very good- very accommodating"

Reviewed on 13 Mar, 2025

The Sands Resort
The Cove Yamba
The Cove Yamba
4.5 out of 5
4 Queen Street, Yamba, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Yamba. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Yamba Beach and South Head Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (607 reviews)
"We had a wonderful 3 night stay at the Cove Apartments. Our sea view appartment was spotless and like a home away from home with all the conveniences and extras that were provided. We will be back in the near future."

Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2025

The Cove Yamba
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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