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A local's guide to Yamba, NSW


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Curated selection of points

With Byron Bay becoming overcrowded and overpriced, many have started to declare Yamba, 120 kilometres to the south, ‘the new Byron'.

As a Yamba local, I’ve watched the sleepy fishing town of my childhood mature into an impressive beachside destination, which still manages to maintain its unpretentious essence and strong sense of community.

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Yamba Main Beach
Main Beach has a surf club, cafe and ocean pool and is located directly beneath the Pacific Hotel.

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Whiting Beach
Whiting Beach is just a short 10-minute walk from the centre of town.

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Pippi Beach, Yamba
This pristine 1.6-kilometre beach is the best place for a morning stroll and the south end is an off-leash dog area.

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Convent Beach, Yamba
One of Yamba’s lesser-known beaches, Convent is sheltered by surrounding cliffs and has plenty of vegetation for natural shade.

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Turners Beach, Yamba
Turner’s Beach is good for swimming and surfing. It’s patrolled during summer and is just a short walk from the centre of town.

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Yamba Farmers & Producers Market
This market is held in the carpark between Whiting and Turner’s every Wednesday morning from 7am to 11am.

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Turner's Breakwall
Grab a smoothie and breakfast burger from the farmers market and head off for a walk down to Turners Breakwall.

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Angourie Blue and Green Pools
Though it’s not technically in Yamba, the quiet coastal village of Angourie, just an eight-minute drive from town is well worth a visit.

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Drift
Skip the big crowded cafes in the very centre of town and head around the corner to Drift.

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Irons and Craig
Arguably the best coffee in Yamba, this quirky cafe is a converted house filled with eclectic vintage furniture and lush plants.

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BRGR Spot
By far the best burgers in town, the juicy patties, clever flavour combos and high quality toppings really hit the spot here.

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Pacific Hotel Yamba
After your burger, cross the road to the cliff-top Pacific Hotel for one more beer and enjoy the best view in town.

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Friendly Grocer
The unassuming Friendly Grocer is in the centre of town: it’s your go-to for authentic, freshly made Pakoras for just .50c a piece.

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Cafe Angourie
If you’ve driven out to Angourie, it’s definitely worth staying for lunch.

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Karrikin Yamba
Local couple Clare Bourke and Zac Roberts turned their attention to evening food, opening Karrikin just over a year ago.

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Palmers Island General Store
Stop by this unassuming roadside shop, located between Yamba and Maclean, to try one of their delicious house-made pies.

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Botero Cafe Maclean
Ask any local where to get the best coffee and they’ll proudly point you to Botero, Maclean’s very own roastery.

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On the Bite
This tiny cafe in the centre of Maclean is run by a husband and wife team who serve up an inventive, diverse menu.

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Sanctus Brewing Co
This newly opened craft brewery has become an instant hit with the locals.
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