Yamba

Yamba is a coastal town of 6,000 people (2016) in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales. Yamba is a great stop-off between Sydney and Brisbane. This beachside town has one of Australia's most famous surf breaks.

When going on the M1 Pacific Motorway, exit onto Yamba Road at Maclean, and then head east until you hit the "Welcome to Yamba" signs.

Local buses connect Yamba with Maclean and Grafton.

• Yamba has about 24 beaches within the 2464 postcode
• Lovers Point Rock Wall
• -29.815153.2677781 Yuraygir National Park, ☏ +61 2 6641 1500. The largest coastal national park in NSW.  (updated Feb 2021)
• -29.4325153.3642 Yamba Lighthouse (Clarence River Light), 1 Pilot St.  (updated Feb 2021)

• Blue Salt, Shop 2/15 Clarence St (Just behind the Pacific Hotel), ☏ +61 2 6646 1004. Tue-Sun for lunch and dinner, breakfast weekends. Casual dining with a flair. Fully licensed, a speciality is boutique beer on tap. 
• Soundlounge cafe.  
• -29.435189153.3626031 Tom's Seafood Chinese Restaurant, 15 Clarence Street.  

• -29.41972153.3323712 Yamba Shores Tavern, 64 The Mainbrace.  

• -29.438115153.3577721 Yamba Bowling Club.  

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.

• -29.437153.361 Yamba Backpackers, 26 Coldstream St, ☏ +61 2 6646 3997. The only backpackers in Yamba. Has basic mixed-gender and female-only dorms.  (updated Jun 2020)
• -29.450574153.3526132 Angourie Rainforest Retreat, 166 Angourie Road.  

• -29.437072153.3517393 Pegasus Motel.  
• -29.4395153.35544 Yamba Aston Motel, 37 Coldstream St, ☏ +61 2 6646 2199. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM.  

• -29.434788153.3633475 Pacific Hotel, 16 Pilot St, ☏ +61 2 6646 2466. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 10AM.  

• -29.437715153.3557916 Yamba Sun Motel.  

• -29.43412153.3426357 Moby Dick Waterfront Resort Motel.  

• -29.431917153.3367858 Yamba Motor Inn.  

• -29.43577153.3628669 Stella Motel Yamba.  

• Iluka is nearby, reachable by ferry across the Clarence River.