| Few destinations in Australia or in the world for that | | | | best such small town museums in this region of the |
| matter can compare with Yamba, New South Wales. | | | | country. With a photographic display capturing the |
| Located in the northern portion of the state along | | | | essence of over a century of life in Yamba and other |
| Australia's Pacific coast, Yamba is the easternmost | | | | interesting displays besides, the museum is well worth |
| seaport in the country and happens to also rest | | | | the visit when in town. |
| alongside the largest system of estuaries in the | | | | The most delightful aspect of Yamba is, undoubtedly, |
| eastern portion of Australia-it's really just a unique | | | | the impressive natural surroundings which stretch in all |
| place all around! | | | | directions from the centre of town. To the south is the |
| Yamba is not one of those nightlife-intense, clubbing | | | | Yuraygir National Park, a rocky and cliff-ridden stretch |
| sort of seaside tourist traps. This is a humble, | | | | of coastline; while to the north lies the Iluka Nature |
| completely unpretentious destination that is all about | | | | Reserve, a World Heritage listed stretch of what |
| quality relaxation and wholesome family fun. It's a place | | | | remains of an impressive rainforest. Also to the north, |
| where folks rise early and call the day quits early as | | | | visitors will find the Bundjalung National Park, which |
| well, with a rhythm that mirrors the unimaginably | | | | includes one of the few remaining wild rivers in the |
| pleasant natural surroundings. | | | | state of New South Wales. |
| Yamba is particularly well-known for its incomparable | | | | There are many Yamba accommodation opportunities |
| break points (such as the one at Angourie) and | | | | to be chosen from, and whether visitors have got the |
| general surf conditions; visitors should be warned in | | | | entire family with them or nothing more than a pack |
| advance, however, that these are spots for | | | | strapped to their back, they will be able to find the |
| experienced surfers only-ride at your own peril! | | | | accommodation to match their needs. A few popular |
| In the downtown area, in addition to various swanky | | | | options in Yamba would certainly include the Convent |
| (yet not ridiculously priced) shops and boutiques, visitors | | | | Cottage, the Sands Beachside, the Yamba Links Villa |
| will find the Port of Yamba Historical Society and the | | | | as well as the Castaways. |
| museum it operates, which is considered among the | | | | |