It is the oldest surf club on the far north coast of new south wales and one of the oldest in the world. Blue dolphin holiday resort yamba yamba accommodation for. Stock rooms william robinson blue pools blue pools 2000. A 5 minute drive from yamba is angourie and right at the entrance to the township is where youll find the location for the blue and green pools. Mar 24, 2007 angouries blue pool was once a rock quarry that ran across a slight problem. Current pool hours the pool is now operating under peak hours.
There are 19 accommodation options near blue pools. Oct 31, 2016 the lighthouse has a very rich history which dates back roughly 150 years. Ocean pools always look magical in sunshine, and although the surf was up, the yamba rock pool looked scintillating in the morning sun. Whats more, it was high tide, meaning the ocean was running mischievously over the flat rocks that surround the pool and the pool itself was full to the brim. The blue pool has been rated six out of eight of the best ocean rock pools in the world and, after being awarded a trip advisor certificate of excellence each year from 2015 to 2018, it was inducted into the tripadvisor hall of fame in 2019. Clarence valley yamba, maclean, grafton, wooli, iluka. Dare to jump off a 20 metre cliff face into a pristine freshwater environment, with stunning views of spooky beach in northern nsw, angourie. The fresh water blue pool and the larger green pool collectively known as the blue pools are former quarrying sites that supplied rock to build the yamba break. These two pools were formed in 1899 and have become a popular picnic spot and swimming hole. If anything exemplifies the museums slogan of discover yambas memories it is the latest publication, memories of yamba through pictures by rob knight, launched at the museum on friday september 5. If rock fishing is your thing, there are plenty of places to wet a line without venturing too far from the town centre. Live at grevillea waters, where life feels more like a holiday. Located in the picturesque town of yamba, at the mouth of the clarence river, youll enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with funloving folks. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more.
Angouries blue pool was once a rock quarry that ran across a slight problem. Some of these pools are natural pools on rock platforms. The pools are currently closed due to algae blooms. The first lighthouse that was built in yamba was much smaller than the current light. Two large swimming holes created by natural springs right next to a gorgeous beach.
Big4 saltwater at yamba holiday park home facebook. The blue pools of angourie were a result of a rock quarry that went wrong. The first european to visit the area was matthew flinders, who stopped in yamba bay for six days in july 1799 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 number of baby boomers who are starting to. Best advise is to check the local councils website or call them and get an update on water conditions. The pools are mere metres from angouries uniquely named spooky beach and are a perfect place for a picnic. Now i loved twisted river which was the first book i read from this author so i was intrigued to see what she would follow it up with and i have to say that the blue pool is a truly excellent psychological thriller that did actually keep me guessing until over halfway through and that is unusual enough to mean that i rate it quite highly. Guillaume nery base jumping at deans blue hole, filmed on breath hold by julie gautier duration.
Yamba waters by gateway lifestyle, 36 golding street. Big4 saltwater at yamba holiday park, palmers island, new south wales, australia. The yamba surf lifesaving club was formed at a meeting at the yamba school of arts on september 9th, 1908 and has been operating continuously since that time. Angourie is situated 5 km south of yamba at the northern end of the yuraygir national park, which boasts one of new south wales most spectacular coastal walks. The population has been increasing over the past few years at a steady 5% and the tourist population has been doing likewise as the holiday accommodation on offer to the discerning traveller is increasing in both quality and numbers. Angourie blue and green pools, clarence valley coastbeat. However, blue green algae has become problematic in recent years. With the archetypal east coast ocean pool built into the rocks at its southern end, one of nsws oldest surf lifesaving clubs centrestage, and the iconic pacific hotel overlooking it all, yambas main beach is so quaint, lovely and australian you cant help but grin when youre there. Angourie is a small coastal village in the clarence valley council of new south wales, australia. Top 10 hotels closest to angourie blue pool in yamba from.
Yamba museum yamba museum and the port of yamba historical. Free cancellation on select hotels and 247 support, so you can book with confidence. Clarence valley yamba, maclean, grafton, wooli, iluka nsw. Yamba is a locality in northern new south wales, australia at the mouth of the clarence river. The area was a bluestone mine from 1890 to 1899 with the rock being used to create a training wall at the mouth of the clarence river. Jan 18, 2008 jumping off blue pools and green pools in yamba with some of my mates. Yamba rock pool felt to me like a regular 30m pool, with a drainage area on the ocean side that might have been mistaken for a kids pool if it hadnt been so deep and so exposed to the incoming waves. Theres definitely something special about ocean pools. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the.
The famous angourie blue pools are a great spot to cool off. The former quarrying sites supplied the rock used to build the yamba break wall. A famous surfing spot, angouries fresh water pools are the result of the quarrying of rock for the clarence river breakwalls in the 1890s. Theres nothing like a natural escape to destress the mind and reinvigorate the soul. As we are now in the summer months, based on previous testing undertaken at this time of the year, it is likely that potentially toxic algae is. When the pools are closed, you can still swim in the large saltwater rock pool beside the blue pool its sensational at high tide and perfect for floating around all day long. Nsw has about 100 of them with a large proportion in sydney, wollongong and newcastle.
This is completely normal and is expected in the warmer months. The history of the yamba lighthouse the cove yamba. The lighthouse has a very rich history which dates back roughly 150 years. Finally theres the swimming pools at the blue dolphin and the yamba community heated pool in town if youre after something a little different and dont want to get stuck cleaning up sand all holidays. Not only were they considered aesthetic but they were also used for bathing, religious ceremonies, health and socialising. The amazing adventures of hodor diving in the blue pools quarry in angourie. The book launch took place after the annual general meeting and it was a fitting finale to an extraordinary year of achievement for. Browse expedias selection of 193 hotels and places to stay closest to blue pools. While byron bay is still on the radar of backpackers the world over, for travellers intheknow the nearby coastal town of yamba is reminiscent of byron as it was 20 years ago, back in its hips heyday as unique as it is beautiful, yamba has been named australias best tourist town, an accolade that has exploded the number of tourists visiting and people relocating here and this is why. Yamba community heated pool clarence valley council. Just a short drive from yamba, pack yourself a picnic and make a day of it, with a great surf break, rock pools and two large swimming holes there is plenty to do for the whole family. Angourie blue pool 2020 all you need to know before you go. When an underground freshwater spring was disturbed it was suddenly. Towns that surround angourie are yamba and wooloweyah.
Clarence valley people love a chat, and these stories hold us together like the mighty clarence river that weaves its way through the landscape. A famous surfing spot, angouries fresh water pools are the result of the. Yamba community pool yamba, new south wales public. Featuring free wifi, a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, this motel offers modern accommodations overlooking yambas main beach. The first european to visit the area was matthew flinders, who stopped in yamba bay for six days in july 1799. A former bluestone mine up until 1899, angouries freshwater green and blue pools are popular picnic spots and swimming holes. Sandbar cafe restaurant offers views of the beach and serves modern australian cuisine throughout the day.
Jumping off blue pools and green pools in yamba with some of my mates. Just minutes to town and yambas amazing beaches or stay in and enjoy the water parks, camping, cabins, activities and relax at the blue dolphin stay with us. It was constructed in 1866, and was a wooden house built on a platform that was lit with a kerosene lamp. 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. This popular swimming hole is a haven for daredevil children who leap off the cliffs into the dazzling blue, extremely deep waters. The pacific hotel sits overlooking yambas main beach and surf club. Others like yamba pool have been formed when the rock platform has been deepened and concrete walls and floors have been added. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. They are freshwater natural pools right beside the beach and are simply stunning with places where all can have a bomb dive or jump into the water. The water is deep and angouries famous blue pool is only 10km south of yamba nsw. Children revel in it for the daredevil opportunities it provides, jumping off the cliffs into the dazzling blue without a care in the world. Just minutes to town and yambas amazing beaches or stay in and enjoy the water parks, camping, cabins, activities and relax at the blue dolphin.
Angouries blue and green pools swimming pool stories. Angouries rather deep blue and green natural pools offer great swimming and cliff diving for the brave. Theres something about yamba fishing monthly magazines. The pools were formed when miners quarrying the stone above hit a fresh water spring and their quarry filled up with water. Best hotels with a swimming pool in yamba, australia. Things to do in yamba 20 attractions in australias hottest. Yamba shopping fair shop 28 treelands drive, yamba. Save on popular hotels near angourie blue pool, yamba. Angouries blue and green pools while we were in yamba a couple of weeks ago, we dropped in to angourie to visit the blue and green pools. Most rooms have a spacious private balcony offering ocean or park views. Here in the clarence valley we appreciate the finer things in life. Angourie is renown for its fresh water blue pools and angourie point which is famous with surfers across the globe. The following day we returned to yamba beach for breakfast and were so glad we did. The fresh water blue pool and the larger green pool collectively known as the blue pools are former quarrying sites that supplied rock to build the yamba break wall between 1890 and the early 1900s.
Angourie is located 5 km south of yamba, new south wales, and is at the northern tip of yuraygir national park. Fall in love with the village vibe of this quintessential australian holiday destination. Yamba library provides an extensive collection of resources dedicated to the cultural history of yamba and the surrounding areas. When an underground freshwater spring was disturbed it was suddenly transformed into an aquatic haven. Local history books from brooms head and sandon also provided oral. A short drive from yamba, it offers a safe and exciting swim with stunning views of spooky beach known as spookies to the locals which is a known spot that shapes.
Family friendly accommodation right on the banks of the clarence river in yamba nsw. A short drive from yamba, it offers a safe and exciting swim with stunning views of spooky beach known as spookies to the locals which is a known spot that shapes up dyedinthewool surfers. May 30, 2016 yamba is surrounded by water so subsequently swimming is a way of life here, as it has been for other communities for thousands of years. Rock pools are a brilliant place for kids to discover sea creatures, shells, shapes and colours of the ocean. Yamba is a surfers dream and has numerous beaches for surfing, with waves for everyone from beginners to the insane. Local heritage links clarence valley cemeteries register clarence valley heritage buildings studies port of yamba historical society historical. Angourie was featured in the 1971 surfing film, morning of the earth. When you stroll the streets of our towns, grafton, yamba. An underwater freshwater spring was disturbed and turned the hole in the ground into an aquatic haven.
Things to do in yamba 20 attractions in australias. Yamba has a population of 7,000 people which more than doubles during the january school holidays. It can be visited in yamba, which is 140 kilometres away from the bustling city of tweed heads. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. This is one of our favourite spots to visit with kids when in the yamba area. Going back into history public swimming pools were constructed for many reasons. Best yamba hotels with a swimming pool on tripadvisor. While youre in the area be sure to check out spookys beach. Local studies collection newspaper records the library provides access to a number of past local papers on microfilm. Check any national, local and health advisories for this destination before you book.
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