Yamba is a coastal town of 6,000 people (2016)in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Yamba, on mid-north coast NSW, is a great stop off between Sydney and Brisbane. This beachside town has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks.
Get in
[edit]When going on the M1 Pacific Motorway, exit onto Yamba Road, and then head east until you hit the "Welcome to Yamba" signs.
Get around
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See
[edit]- Yamba has about 24 beaches within the 2464 postcode
- Lovers Point Rock Wall
- 1 Yuraygir National Park, ☏ +61 2 6641 1500. The largest coastal national park in NSW.
- 2 Yamba Lighthouse (Clarence River Light), 1 Pilot St.
- 3 Bundjalung National Park.
- 4 Woombah Coffee Plantation, 51 Middle Street, Woombah, ☏ +61 2 6646 4380. Probably the world's southernmost coffee plantation.
Do
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[edit]Eat
[edit]- Blue Salt, Shop 2/15 Clarence Street, Yamba (Just behind the Pacific Hotel), ☏ +61 2 6646 1004. Tu-Su for lunch and dinner, breakfast weekends. Casual dining with a flair. Fully licensed, a speciality is boutique beer on tap.
- Soundlounge cafe.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]There are many different accommodation options in Yamba. There is a greyhound bus stop just down the road. There is a licensed cafe downstairs.
Yamba YHA is a purpose-built backpacker hostel with a mix of multi-share and twin/double accommodation. Enjoy the bar/café and pool with great views. The hostel is on the main street, within easy walk of beaches, local pub and shops. Don't miss Shane's famous $10 tour.
Great place to stay. Nice place to have a beer, and a milkshake.
- 1 Yamba Backpackers, 26 Coldstream St, ☏ +61 2 6646 3997. The only backpackers in Yamba. Has basic mixed-gender and female-only dorms.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]| Routes through Yamba |
| Ballina ← Evans Head ← | N  S |
→ Grafton → Coffs Harbour |