About Yamba

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About Yamba

Yamba is located Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales just 1 hour north of Coffs Harbour, 1.5 hours south of Byron Bay and just 2 hours Coolangatta on the Gold Coast.

Yamba located on the southern shores of the Clarence River and nestled between the Yuraygir and Bundjalung National Parks boasts an ideal climate, fabulous beaches, and delicious seafood. Unlike a lot of coastal towns, Yamba remains an unspoilt, peaceful village but with all the facilities & amenities you need to have an enjoyable and relaxing short or extended stay.

Download Things to See and Do in Yamba

Things to do and see

• Iluka Ferry - Passenger Ferry service Yamba – Iluka – Yamba. Departs Yamba wharf, River St, near Bowling Club 66 46 64 23 or 0408 664 556. Several times Daily. Timetable in Reception.
• River Cruising – Rock Fish Catamaran, The Marina 66 458 153 or 0447 458 153.
• Kayaking - Yamba Kayak. 66 46 11 37. Tours and or tuition. Must be pre booked.
• Learn to Surf - Yamba-Angourie Surf School. 66 46 14 96 or 0405 388 581. Turners Beach, near Breakwall. Must be pre booked.
• Punt Hire - Yamba Marina. 66 46 98 98. Including Licence
• Movies - Yamba Cinema. Coldstream St. 66 46 34 30 Several showings daily.
• Golf - Yamba Golf Club, River St. 66 46 21 04. Pro Shop 66 46 1656
• Maclean Golf Club, Golf Links Rd. 66 45 21 83
• Iluka Golf Club. Iluka Rd. 66 46 64 08
• Bowls - Yamba Bowling Club, 44 Wooli St. 66 46 23 05
• Maclean Bowling Club, McLachlan St. 66 45 37 11
• Iluka Bowling Club, Spencer St. 66 46 61 88. Closed Monday
• Bike Hire - Yamba Trading Company, Coldstream St. 66 46 39 09
• Bike Hire - Yamba Squash Centre, 35 Coldstream St. 66 46 22 37
• Scooter Hire - Yamba Trading Company, Coldstream St. 66 46 39 09
• Walks - Yamba Heritage Walk, Yuraygir National Park (Wooloweyah), Beaches. Yamba Bay Walk, Coastal Walking Trail (Angourie)
• Fishing - Sportsfishing Charters – 0407 347 446
• Boat Hire - Clarence River Boat Hire, BBQ Boat, 0401 538 008, 6645 8525
• Tennis - Queen St. Book at Council Swimming Pool, Angourie Rd
• Tennis - Golf Club. Book at Pro Shop
• Squash - Yamba Squash Courts, Coldstream St. 66 46 22 37
• Drives - Maclean/Brooms Head/Sandon. Angourie/Wooloweyah Iluka Maclean/Lawrence/Grafton Minnie Waters/Wooli
• Beaches - Whitings, Turners, Main, Convent, Pippi’s, Angourie
• Massage - Debra Taylor. 0439 114 151 – Visiting in room or clinic
• Massage - Beachside Beauty, 0405 621 767, see brochure
• Hair Dresser - Panache Hair Design, Yamba St 66 46 29 89
• Hair Dresser - Zigzag, 5/8 Yamba Rd. 66 46 94 00
• Hair Dresser - Crave Hair & Beauty, Shop1/5 Yamba St. 66 45 84 44
• Hair Dresser - Dallas T Hair Creations, Yamba Shopping Fair. 66 46 96 94
• Hair Dresser - D’hair, 25 Coldstream St. 66 46 84 44
• Museum - Yamba Museum. River St 66 46 13 99. Wed, Th, Sat, Su 2-5 pm
• Whale/Dolphin Ocean Watching - Rock Fish Catamaran 66 458 153 or 0447 458 153 Lighthouse Headland, Lovers Point, Pippi’s Beach
• Art Gallery - Silk & Sand, 11/13 The Crescent. Angourie. 6646 98 70
• Art Gallery - Art House Australia, Coldstream St
• Transport - Yamba Taxis 66 45 58 88 or 131 008
• Transport - Yamba Golf Club courtesy Bus. 66 46 21 04
• Transport - Yamba Bowling Club courtesy Bus. 66 46 23 05
• Transport - Yamba Tavern/Pelicans Restaurant courtesy Bus. 66 46 80 55
• Transport - Dux Limousines 6646 3800 0424 966 390
• Airport Transfers - Clarence Valley Shuttle 6645 9200. 0410 011 893

Places to eat

Breakfast

• Pippi’s, Queen St. Saltpan, Yamba St. 02 66 46 14 25
• Yamba Trading Company, Cnr Coldstream & Yamba Sts 66 46 39 09
• Caper Berry, Cnr Coldstream & Yamba Sts 66 46 23 22
• Sassafrass, Coldstream St. 66 46 10 11. Sunday only

Lunch

• The Tavern, The Mainbrace. 66 46 18 88 7 days
• Café Marina, Yamba Rd, 66 46 33 11. Tues - Sun
• Pacific Hotel, Pilot St. 66 46 24 66. 7 days
• Yamba Bowling Club, 44 Wooli St. 66 46 23 05. 7 days
• Yamba Golf Club, River St. 66 46 21 04. 7 days
• Pippi’s, Queen St. 02 66 46 14 25
• Caper Berry, Cnr Coldstream & Yamba Sts. 66 46 23 22. 7 days

Delivery

• Sassafras. Pizza. 66 46 10 11
• Coldstream Pizza. 66 46 82 59
• Eagle Boys. Pizza 66 46 91 33
• Yamba Charcoal Chicken. 66 46 17 00
• Annola Thai, 66 46 13 33

Dinner

• Modern Australian
• Pippi’s, Queen St. 66 46 14 25. Open 7 nights
• Sea Spray Cafe. Clarence St.  66 46 83 36. Mon – Sat
• Pacific Hotel. Pilot St. 66 46 24 66. Open 7 nights
• The Tavern. The Mainbrace. 66 46 80 55. Open 7 nights
• Yamba Golf Club. River St. 66 46 21 04. Open 7 nights
• Yamba Bowling Club. Wooli St. 66 46 23 05. Open 7 nights
• Yamba Bar & Grill, Clarence St. 6646 1155, Open Tues – Sun
• Chinese
• Tom’s Seafood Restaurant, Clarence St. 66 46 29 18. Open 7 nights
• Seafood
• Gorman’s Restaurant, Clarence St/Yamba Bay 66 46 20 25. 7 nights
• Mexican
• Coyote’s, Clarence St. 66 46 99 29. Open 7 Nights
• Thai
• Payu, Coldstream St. 66 46 91 56. Open Tues - Sun
• Pasta
• Coldstream Pizza. 25 Coldstream St. 66 46 82 59. Open 7 nights
• Sassafras. Coldstream St. 66 46 10 11. Open 7 nights

Takeaway

• Yamba Fish Market. Fish & Chips. Cnr Coldstream & Yamba Sts. 66 46 25 65
• Gormans. Clarence St/Yamba Bay. Fish & Chips. 66 46 20 25
• Juice Joint. Sandwich Bar. Yamba St. 66 46 22 98
• Yamba Charcoal Chicken. Yamba St 66 46 17 00
• Toms Chinese. Clarence St. 66 46 29 18
• Thai Payu. Coldstream St. 66 46 91 56
• Annola Thai, Yamba Rd. 66 46 13 33
• Sassafras. Pasta. Coldstream St. 66 46 10 11
• Coldstream Pizza. Coldstream St. 66 46 82 59
• Clarence River Fishermans Co-op. Yamba Rd. Fish & Chips 66 46 2099
• Asif. Seafood & Kebabs Wooli St. 66 46 96 00
• 2 Fat Men. Takeway. Yamba St. 66 46 26 19

Public BBQs

• Witonga Dve Boat Ramp
• Fred Phillips Park. Wooli St
• River St Tennis Courts & Playground

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Angourie

Angourie is situated 5 km south of Yamba at the northern end of the Yuraygir National Park, which boasts one of New South Wales' most spectacular coastal walks. Angourie is renown for its fresh water Blue Pools and Angourie Point which is famous with surfers across the globe.

Just west of Angorie is the small township of Wooloweyah which is situated on the shores of a Wooloweyah Lake, a popular spot for fishermen.

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Festivals & Events

Yamba Markets, Yamba Oval - 4th Sunday
Yamba Squash Tournament - March 31, April 1
Yamba Easter Yachting Regatta - April 13-16
Three Peaks Race (Yachting and foot race combined) - June 10-11
Yamba Lions Family Fishing Festival - September 29, 30, October 1
Yamba Seafood Expo - November 10-11
Yamba Rod Run - November 23-25
Pippi Beach Classic (surf board event) - January 19,20

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Looking for motel-style accommodation in Yamba? We recommend Yamba Beach Motel