Yamba Town…the slow pace
Just eight minutes from Coast Wattle House in Wooloweyah, Yamba is a coastal gem surrounded by stunning beaches, rock pools, and lush bushland. Enjoy ocean-view dining at Main Beach Surf Club, browse boutique shops, or relax in one of the many family-friendly cafés — most dog-friendly with outdoor seating. Explore Iluka via the ferry, cruise the Clarence River, or take in dolphin sightings along the breakwater wall. With a golf course, skate park, bowls club, and endless cycle paths, Yamba offers something for everyone, making Coast Wattle House the perfect base for your North Coast NSW getaway.
Things to Do Around Coast Wattle House
Birdwatchers
One of the quiet delights of staying at Coast Wattle House is the close connection with nature—especially the birds.
Just across the road, a resident pair of Eastern Ospreys nests, raising chicks nearly every year. Their graceful flights and fishing dives are a regular sight.
The mornings begin with the call of Whipbirds, while Red-tailed Black Cockatoos often soar overhead at dawn and dusk.
From your balcony, spot Variegated Fairy-wrens, King Parrots, and perhaps even the elusive Brown Cuckoo Dove.
Local favourites like Currawongs, Magpies, Willie Wagtails, Kookaburras, and Rainbow Lorikeets are ever-present, creating a vibrant bushland chorus
You might even glimpse a Squirrel Glider gliding across the evening sky—a magical moment in Wooloweyah.
Explore Nature & Wildlife
From May to November, the coastline comes alive with spectacular whale-watching opportunities. Just 1.4 km from Coast Wattle House, Green Point (featured in our homepage video) offers a peaceful vantage to spot humpbacks breaching, tail-slapping, and playing with their calves.
For sweeping ocean views, head to Yamba Lighthouse or the Pacific Hotel—both ideal for witnessing these majestic creatures on their annual migration. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Coastal Walks & Outdoor Adventures
From Coast Wattle House, you’re perfectly placed to enjoy the outdoors. Bushwalking trails wind through pristine national parks, while scenic cycle paths take you along beaches and through bushland. Birdwatchers will love the abundance of species in the area, and anglers can cast a line from the shore, the river, on a charter fishing trip or join a whale-watching tour and see these majestic creatures up close.
Legendary Surf & Beach Days
Yamba is famous for its uncrowded, crystal-clear beaches, but it’s Angourie that holds a special place in surfing history. Featured in the 1970s classic Morning of the Earth film, Angourie’s waves have drawn surfers from around the globe for decades. Whether you’re an experienced surfer or simply love the beach, the coastline here is perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or exploring the rock pools.
Relax & Unwind
Of course, you don’t have to be on the go. Many guests choose to simply slow down — enjoying a cold craft beer at Yamba’s downtown brewery, watching the waves from one of the many headlands, or strolling the breakwater wall at Turners Beach. The relaxed town centre offers boutique shopping, dog-friendly cafés, family-friendly restaurants, and the easygoing pace that makes Yamba such a favourite for visitors.