Location
A finalist in the NSW Top Tourism Town Awards 2025, Yamba has beaches, cafés and the river all close by.
North winds: Pippi or Turners near the breakwall. Southerly winds: Angourie Point, Turners, or Main Beach.
Iconic ocean pool, one of NSW's oldest Surf Lifesaving clubs. Patrolled weekends and holidays Sep-Easter. Excellent disabled access.
Long, expansive stretch of golden-white sand. Best for barefoot strolls.
One of the closest beaches to the motel (~10 min walk). Wave-free swimming, family-friendly, popular with kayakers and paddleboarders.
Peaceful, sheltered bay with shade and easy road access.
About a 10 min walk from the motel. Popular swimming and surfing spot with summer lifeguard patrols.
A natural ocean rock pool carved into the headland, right next to a freshwater pool surrounded by bush — both ~8 min drive south.
~10 km return coastal hike. Dolphins, whales (Jul-Nov), and sea mullet often visible.
Humpback whales migrate past Yamba July to November. Best viewing: Yamba Lighthouse headland, Pippi Beach, Angourie headland.
Every Wednesday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, between Whiting and Turners Beach.
4th Sunday of the month, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Ford Park — a 2 minute walk from the motel.
A short ferry ride across the river to rainforest, Iluka Bluff, and river beaches — the ferry wharf is just a 3 min walk from the motel.
