Yamba’s Pippi Beach is a big open beach ideal for long walks, surfing and fishing. At low tide the odd Pippi shellfish can be seen, but not as many as there were before sand mining and overharvesting in the mid 1900s. In almost every decade of the twentieth century sand mining has occurred along the…
Read moreRusting bones of old ships are an important part of our maritime heritage. Shrouded in the depths of the unknown they not only offer clues of a tragic event but stories of bravery and self-sacrifice. From the first days of European settlement of this region, ships were the main, if not only, means of transport….
Read moreThis two-storey timber hotel was built in 1884 for Robert Muirhead, a Grafton tobacconist. It stood facing Yamba Bay and opposite the public wharf. It comprised three distinct buildings: the main two-storey building with eleven bedrooms was on the side facing the river and the other two sides were a billiard room, and a two-storey…
Read moreWomen of Yulgilbar exhibition celebrates the lives of seven women associated with the Clarence River historic cattle station, Yulgilbar. The display of fine portraits and personal items showcase their extraordinary influence and character these women have brought to the advancement of human rights, science, agriculture and sport. Yamba Museum – The Old Kirk May 1st…
Read moreClarence River Women of the Arts is a celebration of 60 female Clarence River artisans across an eclectic range of genres: sculpture, glass, metal, film, photography, mixed media, writing, poetry, oils, watercolours and acrylics. Featuring alongside current local artists will be 10 works from colonial women including the original artwork of Lillian Chauvel, the first…
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