YAMBA

Take a step-in nature’s wonderland and enjoy the coastal treasures, lush hinterland, and river life of the mighty Clarence Region.

Please acknowledge the Bundjalung Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl people past and present, showing respect when entering their lands.

The popular resort town of Yamba, known for its laidback beach lifestyle, river beaches, makes a great holiday for young and old. The Clarence is a food lover’s paradise; local produce and prawn and fish Farms feature strongly in many restaurants and cafés. The Clarence River, running through the heart of the region, is ideal for sailing and cruising with broad deep expanses of water and 100 chartered islands to explore from Yamba to Grafton, or across the River to Iluka at the mouth of the Clarence River, under the new Maclean Bridge to the Maclean wharf.

DID YOU KNOW?

The Clarence Valley has the city of Grafton and three large towns – Maclean, Iluka, and Yamba. The coastal stretch is hugely popular for its outdoor boating, camping, fishing, surfing and beautiful beaches - The area contains vast tracts of State Forest and National Parks and the rivers and waterways are the heart and soul of this wonderful area.

Visitor Information

158 Fitzroy St, Grafton NSW

Markets

Wed - Yamba Farmers & Producers Market

1st Sat - Yamba Artisan Food Market 8 - 12 Whiting Beach

2nd Sat - Maclean Community Market 8 - 12, Centenary Dr

3rd Sat - Grafton Showground Markets 9-3

4th Sun -Yamba River Market, Ford Pk 9am-2pm

Events

26 March- 30 April Plunge Arts and Culture Festival

7 April - 118th Macleanhighlandgathering.com.au

28/29th - Grafton Agricultural Show graftonshow.com.au

TBA Oct - Wooli, Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships Fb

27 Oct - 5 Nov Grafton - Jacaranda Festival. com

VISIT - myclarencevalley.com/events as well as the Yearly “Plunge Art & Culture Festival” on clarence.nsw.gov/Community/Arts-and-culture www.byronandbeyond.com

These events show the diversity and community spirit of the Clarence area. Music, dance and theatre performances, exhibitions, open studios, artist trails, workshops for all ages, art, craft, and food markets - you name it, it’s there. There really is something for everyone.