Clarence Valley Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Yamba

Yamba is a town in Clarence Valley Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 6,913 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 30 beaches & coast, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 0 waterfalls and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Yamba Main Beach (1 km), Andersons Beach (1 km) and Iluka Beach (4 km).

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Yamba, New South Wales
Yamba, Clarence Valley Council district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yamba at a glance

Location
Clarence Valley Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 6,913
Coordinates
29.4375° S, 153.3591° E
Places within 50 km
96 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens

Top places to visit near Yamba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yamba: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Yamba

58 beaches & coast within 100 km of Yamba. The closest is Yamba Main Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yamba

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yamba. The closest is Wooli Park (1 km); the best-known is Iluka Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Yamba

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Yamba. The closest is First Falls Park (69 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yamba

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yamba. The closest is Lake Wooloweyah (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Yamba

14 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Yamba. The closest is Hickey Island (1 km); the best-known is Dart Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Yamba

14 parks within 100 km of Yamba. The closest is Lions Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Yamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yamba
  2. 1 km Yamba Main Beach · beach, Clarence Valley Council
  3. 1 km Andersons Beach · beach, Clarence Valley Council
  4. 3 km Iluka Beach · beach, New South Wales
  5. 5 km Back Beach · beach, New South Wales
  6. 4 km Iluka Nature Reserve · nature spot, Clarence Valley Council
  7. 5 km Back to Yamba

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yamba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3058Yamba Main Beach (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1952Wooli Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls018First Falls Park (69 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs917Lake Wooloweyah (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves914Hickey Island (1 km)
    Parks1314Lions Park (1 km)
    Churches68St James Catholic Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16Iluka Bluff Lookout (6 km)
    Museums45Yamba Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage24Yamba War Memorial (1 km)
    Other attractions22Yamba Marina (1 km)
    Caves11Shelley Caves (13 km)
    Temples01Guru Nanak Gurdwara Indian Temple (97 km)

    Yamba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yamba?

    Yamba Main Beach (beach, about 1 km), Andersons Beach (beach, about 1 km), Iluka Beach (beach, about 4 km), Iluka Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Back Beach (beach, about 9 km), Yamba War Memorial (monument, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Yamba?

    96 places on Spotwander: 30 beaches & coast, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 parks.

    Which is the nearest beach to Yamba?

    Yamba Main Beach, about 1 km by road; Yamba Lighthouse (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Yamba?

    Wooli Park, about 1 km by road; Iluka Foreshore River Walk (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Yamba?

    First Falls Park, about 69 km by road; Whisky Still Falls (70 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yamba?

    Start in Yamba, visit Yamba Main Beach, then Andersons Beach, then Iluka Beach, then Back Beach, then Iluka Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yamba?

    October to March for beaches & coast; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Towns near Yamba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Yamba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Yamba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.