Exploring the Coastal Great thing about Yamba, Australia
Photographing dawn, mountain climbing, picnicking, swimming and spending your days near nature. If this feels like your ideally suited seashore escape, look no additional than the quiet, coastal haven of Yamba in New South Wales. Higher but, drive 5mins south to expertise the surfers retreat of Angourie.
Angourie, that means ‘tail-feather of a seagull’ sits on the northern fringe of Yuraygir Nationwide Park, an immense space masking 60km of coastal reserve stretching as far south as Crimson Rock. This particular seaside city is house to surf lovers and solar seekers, offering loads of area to get away from crowds and absorb the seashore way of life.
It’s many mountain climbing trails and seashore choices pair with loads of surf breaks, some suited to newbies, and others just like the ‘Life or Dying’ shelf break suited to the daring and skilled.
This area is definitely someplace my household visited yearly after I was slightly child. Spending a number of weeks every year with our tiny dinghy, paddling up and down the Clarence River discovering fishing and swimming spots. Having spent most of my grownup life overseas, it was such a nice shock to return some 17years later and see that not all that a lot has modified!
Whereas it’s not a secret spot by any means, Yamba and Angourie provide that slice of seaside bliss all of us search when looking for someplace to calm down and retreat. The principle modifications in all these years since my final go to, are an array of recent eateries and cafes along with vacation leases – you possibly can expertise residing like an area within the luxurious of your personal seashore home.
For my latest go to, I used to be a visitor of Baan Sabai in Angourie (take a peek at their Instagram @baansabai.angourie). A stunning two-story house with uninterrupted views of Yuraygir Nationwide Park, simply minutes from the seashore! I’ll share extra slightly later within the article about this keep and how one can keep there too.
First up although, I need to share the place you possibly can {photograph}, discover and accumulate picnic provides within the area. Somewhat peek at locations to go to when spending a weekend, week or prolonged keep in Yamba.
Discover + Expertise Yamba
Clarence River –
The mouth of this magnificent river meets the ocean in Yamba. Rent a ship, paddle a kayak or swim from the shores of Whiting Seaside. You may fish, {photograph} or sail. If images is your exercise of selection, go for a wander alongside the Yamba Breakwater and seize the morning mild or night glow because it meets with the distant hills.
Yuraygir Coastal Stroll –
This multi-day 65km coastal stroll can after all be diminished in the event you’re eager to take a shorter stroll. Begin at Angourie Bay Picnic Space and wander the 10km (return) Angourie Observe to Shelley Headland, taking roughly 4hrs. Best for coastal views, images alternatives, hen and whale watching! *Word, there’s an $8 day by day entry payment to be used/parking inside the nationwide park, extra particulars right here.
Angourie Level –
Only a quick stroll from Baan Sabai, that is my favorite spot on the coast. A devoted Nationwide Browsing Reserve, Angourie Level has a rocky headland, lengthy sandy seashore to the south and rocky cove on the northern facet. Wander by means of bush land to achieve the dunes after which discover the proper place to put your seashore city and watch the surfers. Photographing at sundown means the golden glow will illuminate the surf and meet the salty mist to create a good looking scene when waves are large!
Yamba Seaside + Lighthouse –
An ocean pool, patrolled seashore, cute café and lighthouse make this spot a must-see when visiting Yamba. Pop by The Kiosk for a morning breakfast bowl then absorb the solar earlier than a swim and stroll as much as the lighthouse which has been a guiding mild since 1880. Your complete shoreline of Yamba is good for testing out some ICM Pictures with the waves and water motion too!
Inexperienced Level + Spooky Seaside –
A quieter headland with giant rocky cliffs, rockpools and seashore breaks. Go to for dawn over the ocean to {photograph} the morning mild and sea sparkles.
Pippi Seaside –
Best for swimming and snacking (unsure what I’m obsessive about picnics on this article, however there are such a lot of nice locations to select up a takeaway lunch!). Positioned within the southern a part of Yamba, it is a common spot with locals to surf, swim and stroll the canine.
Yamba and Angourie Eats
A fast record of my really helpful locations for breakfast, lunch and dinner in and round Yamba.
Angourie Café + Wine Bar – Nice breakfast spot!
The Kiosk – Finest for seashore eats.
Sassafrass – Pizza and vigorous ambiance.
Summi’s – Nice espresso + clothes
Caperberry Café – Scrumptious lunch + takeaway choices
Yamba’s Fisho – Can you actually go to a coastal city with out making an attempt the native fish and chip store? It is a nice choice and ideally suited for taking all the way down to eat by the river.
The place to Keep in Yamba
Really feel like an area and reserve your personal seashore home for a weekend on this stunning a part of NSW. I stayed at Baan Sabai in Angourie, a surprising two-storey house with uninterrupted views over the southern shoreline and nationwide park.
When arriving to Baan Sabai after the drive from Sydney, we pulled into the driveway to see essentially the most vibrant afternoon mild glowing by means of the bushes. Welcoming us as we walked up the steps, the lounge was illuminated and enchanting. Our first glimpse over the nationwide park was made all of the extra particular with a pastel stuffed sky whereas having fun with the welcome bubbles – such a deal with!
Baan Sabai is good for households or {couples} looking for that particular place to remain. With loads of area, a big open plan kitchen, yoga loft, solar room, home windows and big balcony with views to the ocean and the comfiest beds adorned with luxurious linen, don’t hesitate in case your dates can be found. You may decide to order a two-bedroom formation (sleeping 4pax) that features the large residing areas, or develop and reserve the whole house which sleeps 8.
Ebook through the stunning, native and really skilled group at Yamba Stays. You may take a peek at their Instagram account @yambastays right here too for extra excuses to plan your go to!
Map Your Adventures – Yamba and Angourie Locations to Go to
As at all times, right here’s a useful little Google Map crammed with locations I like to recommend go to and exploring along with your digital camera!
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