Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Yamba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Yamba

With a population of 6,913, Yamba is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Yamba to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Yamba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paradiso Restaurant (10 Clarence Street) and Thai Payu Restaurant (15 Coldstream St) are great picks.

When to visit Yamba

Yamba in June
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Yamba in June
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Yamba

Plane

Although Yamba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 69 km from Yamba. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Yamba departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Yamba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 220 km from Yamba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

Although Yamba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 69 km from Yamba. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Yamba departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Yamba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 220 km from Yamba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Yamba

CFSCoffs Harbour
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Yamba

United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
Link Airways
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Where to stay in Yamba

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $249 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Yamba

Most booked hotels in Yamba

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Yamba Beach Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Nrma Blue Dolphin Yamba Holiday Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Angourie Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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The Cove Yamba
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$205+
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Yamba Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Pacific Hotel Yamba
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$98+
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Hiring a car in Yamba

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Yamba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Yamba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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