The major attraction of Yamba and surrounds is it's natural beauty. Yamba is fortunate to have on her doorstep two national parks and a world heritage listed nature reserve.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service runs a number of wonderful discovery tours during the school holidays in the national parks. From the Rock Pool Ramble to Canoeing the Esk and the Sandon Sojourn, all activities will help participants understand and value our natural environment.

Back Beach Angourie forming the northern tip of Yuraygir National Park

Yuraygir National Park
To the south of Yamba is the Yuraygir National Park consisting of 30,406 ha. 60 km of cliffs and rocky headlands, pristine beaches and lake systems just waiting to be explored. This national park is unique because it is where the temperate south and tropical north overlap creating a diverse range of flora and fauna.

The Iluka Nature Reserve
North across the river mouth from Yamba lies the largest remaining stand of littoral rainforest in NSW. This valuable remnant (136 ha) of what was once an extensive coastal rainforest is World Heritage listed with the Iluka Nature Reserve home to 140 bird species.

Bundjalung National Park
North of Yamba lies 38 km of coastline including one of the last wild rivers in NSW, the Esk. 20,116 ha of coastal heathlands, rainforest, lagoons, swamps and cypress stands are waiting to be discovered.

For more information on these national parks, site and booking fees contact NPWS (02) 66411520 or www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

The Angourie Blue Pools is a major attraction for the family and tourist.