Sydney to Yamba road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Sydney to Yamba drive: Maclean to Yamba
The highway goes around Grafton, Woodford Island and Lawrence before reaching strangely Scottish Maclean. The Bicentennial Museum delves into the town’s Scottish heritage, and the Ferry Park Gallery showcases local artists.
The Waterview Motel and Club Maclean are good choices for an overnight stay, but your much better off continuing towards Yamba on the coast.
Turners Beach, Yamba Main Beach and Pippi Beach are among the top spots for swimming and surfing here. You can also try cliff-jumping at Angourie Blue Pool or taking the Clarence River ferry to Iluka.
Yamba accommodation stars include the Calypso Yamba caravan park, the affordable Aston Motel, the riverside Moby Dick and the gardens-flanked Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort.
Yamba accommodation worth looking at
Strong Yamba accommodation choices you should take a look at include…
- For a budget stay by the beach: Pacific Hotel.
- For really well equipped apartments by Pippi Beach: The Sands Resort at Yamba.
- For romance and overall quality: The Surf.
- For a holiday park with a water park kids will love: Big4 Saltwater.
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