Supporting the needs of Northern NSW
Australia’s easternmost port, Port of Yamba in northern NSW serves the Northern Rivers and New England regions and the towns of Grafton, Maclean, Ballina, Lismore, Casino and Coffs Harbour.
Port of Yamba provides import and export facilities for the region, is the home port of NSW’s second-largest fishing fleet and supports a vibrant shipbuilding and repair industry.
Around 50 commercial vessels visit Port of Yamba each year, overseen by the Newcastle Harbour Master.
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The key safety tips for small boats around shipping channels are:
- Recreational boats, both power and sail, should keep well clear of large vessels and ferries
- Do not cross ahead of large vessels or ferries unless well clear (1,000m). Even when hundreds of metres away, your boat may disappear from the ship master’s view from the bridge
- Remember, large vessels tend to travel much faster than they appear to be. Give yourself plenty of room
Roads & Maritime Services have advised that construction will commence on a new Pacific Highway Bridge over the Clarence River immediately downstream from the existing Harbour Bridge on 27 March 2017. There will be times when the navigavable spans under, and areas around, the Harwood Bridge will be closed to navigation.
Timeframe for construction is 27 March 2017 to approximately 31 March 2019.
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Pippi BeachPippi Beach is an idyllic location to soak up the sun and enjoy the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. It is a popular surfing beach which has a large number of enthusiastic surfing competitors turn up for the annual 'Pippi Beach Surf Classic.'
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Yamba LighthouseStories about the first lighthouse seem to vary a little but it seems that there was first a rudimentary structure of a platform with a kerosene lamp on it on the most easterly part of Pilot Hill.
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Angourie Blue PoolThe Angourie Blue Pool is extremely deep and is a very popular swimming hole. The rock shelf separating the pools from the ocean is an interesting area to explore and families often picnic around the picturesque freshwater pools.