Exploring the Coastal Beauty of Yamba, Australia
Photographing dawn, mountaineering, picnicking, swimming and spending your days near nature. If this appears like your supreme seaside escape, look no additional than the quiet, coastal haven of Yamba in New South Wales. Better 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 National Park, an immense space masking 60km of coastal reserve stretching as far south as Red Rock. This particular seaside city is residence to surf lovers and solar seekers, offering loads of house to get away from crowds and absorb the seaside way of life.
It’s many mountaineering trails and seaside choices pair with loads of surf breaks, some suited to learners, and others just like the ‘Life or Death’ shelf break fitted to the daring and skilled.
This area is definitely someplace my household visited yearly once I was a bit child. Spending just a few 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 pleasing shock to return some 17years later and see that not all that a lot has modified!
While it’s not a secret spot by any means, Yamba and Angourie provide that slice of seaside bliss all of us search when trying to find someplace to loosen up and retreat. The primary modifications in all these years since my final go to, are an array of recent eateries and cafes along with vacation leases – you may expertise residing like an area within the luxurious of your personal seaside 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 beautiful two-story residence with uninterrupted views of Yuraygir National Park, simply minutes from the seaside! I’ll share extra a bit later within the article about this keep and how one can keep there too.
First up although, I need to share the place you may {photograph}, discover and accumulate picnic provides within the area. Just a little peek at locations to go to when spending a weekend, week or prolonged keep in Yamba.
Explore + Experience Yamba
Clarence River –
The mouth of this magnificent river meets the ocean in Yamba. Hire a ship, paddle a kayak or swim from the shores of Whiting Beach. You can 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 Walk –
This multi-day 65km coastal stroll can in fact be lowered when you’re eager to take a shorter stroll. Start at Angourie Bay Picnic Area and wander the 10km (return) Angourie Track to Shelley Headland, taking roughly 4hrs. Ideal for coastal views, images alternatives, chicken and whale watching! *Note, there’s an $8 every day entry payment to be used/parking throughout the nationwide park, extra particulars right here.
Angourie Point –
Just a brief stroll from Baan Sabai, that is my favorite spot on the coast. A devoted National Surfing Reserve, Angourie Point has a rocky headland, lengthy sandy seaside to the south and rocky cove on the northern aspect. Wander by way of bush land to succeed in the dunes after which discover the right place to put your seaside city and watch the surfers. Photographing at sundown means the golden glow will illuminate the surf and meet the salty mist to create a fantastic scene when waves are large!
Yamba Beach + Lighthouse –
An ocean pool, patrolled seaside, 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. The total shoreline of Yamba is right for testing out some ICM Photography with the waves and water motion too!
Green Point + Spooky Beach –
A quieter headland with giant rocky cliffs, rockpools and seaside breaks. Visit for dawn over the ocean to {photograph} the morning mild and sea sparkles.
Pippi Beach –
Ideal for swimming and snacking (undecided what I’m obsessive about picnics on this article, however there are such a lot of nice locations to select up a takeaway lunch!). Located within the southern a part of Yamba, this can be a well-liked spot with locals to surf, swim and stroll the canine.
Yamba and Angourie Eats
A fast checklist of my really helpful locations for breakfast, lunch and dinner in and round Yamba.
Angourie Café + Wine Bar – Great breakfast spot!
The Kiosk – Best for seaside eats.
Sassafrass – Pizza and full of life environment.
Summi’s – Great espresso + clothes
Caperberry Café – Delicious lunch + takeaway choices
Yamba’s Fisho – Can you actually go to a coastal city with out attempting the native fish and chip store? This is a good choice and supreme for taking all the way down to eat by the river.
Where to Stay in Yamba
Feel like an area and reserve your personal seaside home for a weekend on this stunning a part of NSW. I stayed at Baan Sabai in Angourie, a shocking two-storey residence 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 way of the timber. 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 right for households or {couples} looking for that particular place to remain. With loads of house, a big open plan kitchen, yoga loft, solar room, home windows and large 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 can choose to order a two-bedroom formation (sleeping 4pax) that features the enormous residing areas, or develop and reserve the total residence which sleeps 8.
Book by way of the stunning, native and really skilled staff at Yamba Stays. You can 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 Places to Visit
As all the time, right here’s a useful little Google Map full of locations I like to recommend go to and exploring together with your digital camera!
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