Here in Yamba, NSW we think we’ve got it made with a bit of everything from the surf to the bush, culture, lifestyle and creature comforts. We’ve put together a quick list of the best that Yamba has to offer so you can really enjoy your stay here with us at the Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort.
River Bike Path
Yamba’s riverside bike path runs along the beautiful Clarence River from Turner’s Beach past the Marina and the Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort, all the way to the town entrance at the shopping centre. Bicycle hire is available at the Blue Dolphin for both visitors and guests to really enjoy this great bike path.
SUP Board Hire
Stand up paddle board hire is available right here at the Blue Dolphin for you to enjoy the private river beach, or local surf beaches, from a new perspective. Visitors and guests can hire a SUP board from our hire hut by contacting us directly.
Kayaking the Clarence River
Take the family out for a river kayak paddle or set out on a solo adventure along the many relaxing, beautiful pockets of the Clarence River. Kayak hire and easy river access is available at the Blue Dolphin for visitors and guests so you can explore Yamba from the water.
Boat Hire
Want to get out on the water for some fishing or boating while you’re in Yamba? We’ve got you covered with boat hire available for visitors and guests at the Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort. Get in touch for details and to make a booking for your stay.
River, boat and beach fishing
Yamba is a popular fishing destination but is also home to a commercial fishing fleet – so we all know there must be something biting. With a private jetty and boat ramp at the Blue Dolphin, it’s the perfect destination for the keen fisherman of the family, but don’t forget to check out the nearby beaches, rock wall and inlets along the river to see where the locals go.
Check out our detailed Yamba fishing guide
Safe beaches for swimming & surfing
Surfers and swimmers can enjoy Yamba’s beaches year-round with a great choice of northern and southern facing beaches, as well as gentler river beaches for families and children to enjoy. There’s even a river beach right here at the Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort so you don’t need to pack the car to enjoy some time on the sand. Yamba’s beaches are patrolled during the summer season for your peace of mind, and keen surfers can also enjoy world famous breaks in nearby Angourie.
Sightseeing
Yamba is iconically good fun in every season and you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere quite like it. Go for an adventure and explore the Yamba Lighthouse, Angourie’s Green & Blue Pools, Green Point, Angourie Lookout, Yamba break wall, Yamba Museum and our stunning river and beaches for sunset and sunrises you won’t forget anytime soon.
Yuraygir Coastal Walk
The magnificent Yuraygir National Park is the states longest stretch of undeveloped, natural coastline and starts at the southern end of Yamba. The local guides at Yuraygir Walking Experienceswill introduce you to the unique environment, flora and fauna of the Yuraygir Coast and can offer a range of options for those keen on self-guided walks.
Tenpin Bowls
The Yamba Bowling Club is home to four tenpin bowling lanes indoors if you’re looking for something a little different during your stay. Bookings can be made by contacting the club directly.
Lawn Bowls
Lawn bowls are another favourite for locals and visitors to Yamba. The Yamba Bowling Club has 3 1/2 bowling greens available for bowlers of all levels. Details and bookings can be made by contacting the club directly.
Photography
If you want to really see Yamba and take something special back with you – join local landscape photographer Duncan Fawkes on a Yamba photography tour to learn how to capture and master your landscape photography in and around beautiful Yamba.
Clarence River Ferry
Relax on the ferry and visit the nearby village of Iluka, or enjoy a pleasure cruise upriver to Harwood on the banks of the Clarence River. The Yamba river ferry departs nearby Ford Park, Yamba which can be reached with a short riverside walk or ride along the bike path from the Blue Dolphin.
Yamba River Markets
The Yamba River Markets are held on the fourth Sunday every month at Ford Park on the foreshores of the Clarence River. Follow the bike path along the river from the Blue Dolphin for a morning walk and browse over 100 stalls with great fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, hot food, furniture, books, jewellery, clothing, arts and craft among more.
Yamba Cinema
The Yamba Cinema is a single cinema venue a short drive into town that features all the great new movies for both parents and kids to enjoy during wet weather or quiet nights.
Golf
The Yamba Golf & Country Club features a fantastic 18 hole golf course a short drive from the Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort. If your idea of a holiday includes getting out on the green, Yamba has you covered. Contact the club for course fees and booking details directly.
