Yamba Activities and Attractions

About Yamba | Things to do & see | Places to eat | Major Events

Yamba Beach Motel is located in the Clarence Valley Region at the southern end of the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, a place of astonishing physical beauty and extraordinary cultural diversity.

About Yamba

Sunrise at Convent Beach - Mr & Mrs David McDowell

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.

Things to do around Yamba

Iluka Ferry - Passenger Ferry service Yamba – Iluka – Yamba.Departs Yamba wharf, River St, near Bowling Club 6646 6423 or 0408 664 556. Several times Daily. Timetable in Reception
River Cruising – Rock Fish Catamaran The Marina 66 458 153 0447 458 153
Kayaking - Yamba Kayak. 6646 1137. Tours and or tuition. Must be pre booked
Learn to Sail - Australian Boating College. 6646 8885. Must be pre booked
Learn to Surf - Yamba-Angourie Surf School. 6646 1496 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 Surf Motel, Queen St Yamba. 66 46 22 00
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 66461399. Wed,Th,Sat,Su 2-5 pm
Whale/Dolphin 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. 66 46 98 70
Art Gallery - Art House Australia, Coldstream St
Transport – Yamba Taxis 66 45 58 88 or 131 008
Yamba Golf Club courtesy Bus. 66 46 21 04
Yamba Bowling Club courtesy Bus. 66 46 23 05
Yamba Tavern/Pelicans Restaurant courtesy Bus. 66 46 80 55
Airport Shuttle 66 45 92 42
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. 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. 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
Indian
Spice Rack, Coldstream St. 66 46 90 00.Open Wed - Sun
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 BBQ's

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

Major Events

Yamba Squash Tournament
Yamba Easter Yachting Regatta
Three Peaks Race (Yachting and foot race combined)
Yamba Lions Family Fishing Festival
Yamba Seafood Expo
Yamba Rod Run
Pippi Beach Classic (surf board event)
Markets Yamba, Yamba Oval 4th Sunday
Iluka Community Markets, Charles St 1st Sunday

Cnr Clarence & Queen St, Yamba NSW 2464 | Phone: 02 6646 9411 | Fax: 02 6646 9406 | Email Enquiries | Bookings

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