YAMBA
Yamba has the reputation as being one
of the premier tourist destinations in NSW. That reputation is
deserved. Yamba is now a two town destination. The modern and the old
traditional Yamba strip and beach. The new is growing fast, and
fortunately the ‘old’ is being managed carefully; i.e. development is
controlled. 
The first
European to visit the area was Matthew Flinders, who stopped by in
Yamba Bay for six days in July 1799.
Originally named
Shoal Bay and later in 1885, to be renamed Yamba with a
population of approx 340. In 1908 the Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club was
formed, guesthouses and hotels arose, the region's fishing industry
began to expand and sugar cane became an established crop. Riverboats
and steamers that plied between Grafton and Sydney were gradually
replaced by rail and better road connections and from the 1970s
Yamba's appeal as a holiday resort started to impact on the people of
both New South Wales and Southern Queensland.
The town economy
is strongly based on fishing and tourism, but has a diverse range of
influences; due to the 'Sea Change' phenomena and the large amount of
baby boomers who are starting to retire to the warmer climates In 2009
Yamba was voted the number 1 town in Australia by Australian Traveller
Magazine.
For the most
part Yamba has little heritage. The Ocean Hotel is classic 50’s
holiday pub.
The Yamba War
Memorial is located on a hillside overlooking the sea. The
RSL by the Anglican Church and
the Museum near the Bowling Club
The Yamba
congregational churches are modern and plain buildings.  
The combination
of nice beaches, lots of recreational offers 
and stable climate ensures Yamba’s popularity. Yamba is a recharge
type of location so day’s stopover is recommended. 
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