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Friday, November 9, 2018

YUMMY YAMBA

On the way home from Grafton we pulled into Yamba, a pretty little seaside town where the Clarence River empties into the sea. It has been popular with fishermen and campers for years. Our convoy of cars all met up at the lighthouse, where the views were stunning.
 This is one of the many beaches and to the left you can see the river sea walls.

Over the other side of the peninsula is the river and more beaches. It is a lovely area not spoilt with high rise commercialism.


After a kiss under the lighthouse we all walked down to the hotel, which is perched on top of the hill overlooking a beach. We had a yummy lunch there with a beautiful view but the boys were on their phones. Michael the tour leader was checking out where we go next and Bill was sending photos to our girls while we waited for our lunch.

 The view from our table in the hotel.

 After lunch we all drove down the hill to the rocky outcrop near the river mouth. It is an area for surf ski riders.

They could ski to this little beach.

 Then come back to catch the next waves.

 They were having lots of fun.
Next stop Ballina.

22 comments:

  1. Spammers are out bigtime, and elsewhere too.

    Young people having fun. Always good to see. Surf ski riders would be those who just sit on a board. I know something or someone about Ballina. Can't remember.

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  2. I've heard of group hugs. Now I'm trying to imagine that group kiss at the lighthouse. Hee hee! I've never heard of or seen surf skis before and they look like great fun. I'd love to try one.

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  3. Wow, what a beautiful place. The beach and coastline is gorgeous. The view from the hotel is just awesome, I would not want to leave. Beautiful photos. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

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  4. What a lovely area. I could live there!!

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  5. wow on the view from your table. and I agree, the views are stunning. number 1 and 9 are my favorites, all are so beautiful

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  6. The views are stunning. I like your last photo of the surfers.

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  7. Keep out of the water/surf at Ballina!!!!!
    Colin

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    1. wise - can't have you and "William Tell" in some Great White's belly.
      Your excellent blog reports will be sorely missed.
      Colin

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  8. Oh my! the water is such a pretty color! These could be a postcard. The kiss was so sweet....

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  9. Yamba looks wonderful. Making me look forward to my Qld visit.

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  10. I'm very happy with my beaches and views but I would dearly love your weather!

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  11. I like seeing the sea and although I am a strong swimmer I hate swimming in salt water. Great set of photos. Have a good Sunday t'other Diane

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  12. Beautiful beaches and great views from the restaurant too.

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  13. This is some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen anywhere. I wish I could see it in person.

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  14. What lovely scenery! I love the beauty of the southern hemisphere.

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  15. That's pretty !! Makes me eager to head for Florida, which acts more like it is in your hemisphere than ours! Which is why we spend winters there.

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  16. Beautiful photographs.
    I love the kiss under the lighthouse …

    All the best Jan

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  17. More super photos Diane. I love to look at the surfers, always fun to see. Gorgeous views!

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